Comparing electric cars range

Electric cars are slowly gaining acceptance, but is there a simple method of comparing range and performance? Looking at each model in turn is very tedious.

I drive a Vauxhall Ampera which consistently does 40 miles per charge, with fantastic overtaking acceleration, even in Normal mode, and a top speed of 105mph. In six months and just over 6000 miles, we have only put in 120l of petrol and the lifetime consumption is currently 188mpg. As far as I can see, there is not a better plug-in hybrid, but I would like to compare all the available models easily

Asked on 12 August 2015 by MGTC

Answered by Honest John
You're best bet is to Google 'electric car range' and search the results. However, I have driven the best plug in hybrid, and it's the new Volkswagen Passat GTE: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/volkswagen/volkswa...t. Much more sophisticated at conserving and harnessing energy than an Ampera/Volt/Outlander PHEV.
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