POLESTAR 2

7,345

This year will be a significant milestone for Polestar as the Swedish manufacturer prepares to launch its next generation of electric vehicles, starting with the Polestar 3 SUV. The manufacturer will be hoping the new models are as popular as its existing Polestar 2 model, which was the seventh best-selling vehicle in the UK for 2022, with 7,345 models sold.

MG 5 7,030

The Polestar 2 is a new entry for this list, which highlights the growth of the Polestar brand. With a number of new models scheduled for release this year, you can expect to see Polestar appearing on this list again next year.

MG is enjoying its transition over to electric vehicles, with the MG4 EV being regarded as one of the best electric vehicles on the market, thanks to an affordable price and a level of performance that can compete with some of the more premium options around. However, it is the brands electric estate, the MG 5, that makes it onto this list.

Whilst the majority of the cars on this list will be priced in the millions, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S is moderately priced in comparison, with prices starting from £142,000. It’s still a hefty sum of money, but for that, you will get a beautifully designed car that tops out at 162mph and offering 751 horsepower with launch control and 1,050NM torque. Despite these ridiculous numbers, the Taycan also offers a degree of practicality, with a range of up to 291 miles.

The MG 5 has earned rave reviews since its release, and considering the first models were delivered in September, MG only needed three months to sell over 7,000 units. With a range of up to 250 miles and 1367 litres of boot capacity, the MG 5 is one of the most practical electric vehicles on the market today.

6,699 BMW i4

The BMW i4 is one of the most highly rated electric vehicles of last year, with the manufacturer’s gran coupe picking up a number of awards following its release. With prices starting from £56,185, that premium price tag wasn’t enough to put off the 6,699 customers that managed to get their hands on one.