The Lexus UX300e

The Lexus UX300e is ​a comfortable small EV with striking design.

If you're shopping for a small electric SUV, the Lexus UX300e is a compelling option. You get an arresting front grille along with plenty of bold creases over the body, and a full- width light bar rear is a nice touch as well.

The striking theme continues when you step inside. It is certainly not minimalist, with a lot of buttons on the dashboard, but all controls are angled towards the driver and there are plenty of nice-looking materials to spruce things up.

Top-spec cars get a whopping 12.3-inch touchscreen, however the two lower trims have to make do with an 8.0-inch unit.

 "Combining the reliability and build quality of a Lexus with electric power makes the UX300e a compelling option" ​

The instant response you get from the electric motor makes pulling out at busy junctions a doddle and the regenerative braking means that you barely have to touch the brake pedal in traffic, it does a pretty good job at absorbing the bumps in the road and also settles down nicely on the motorway with just a touch of wind disturbing the peace.