Volvo EX60, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, MG4 Urban: our 3 favorite electric cars of the month

The past month has lined up three essays that have nothing in common, and that’s precisely what makes them interesting. On the one hand, a Volvo SUV that focuses everything on software and Google Gemini. On the other, a Hyundai sedan which transforms electric power into a thrill machine. In the middle, an MG which explodes the usual price codes. We chose these three because they represent, each in their own way, the different trends among the best electric cars in 2026.

The Volvo EX60 refines the recipe. This 4.80 m SUV is slotted between the EX40 and the EX90, on an 800 volt platform (the high voltage architecture which allows very fast charging). Its strong argument: the high-end P12 version announces up to 810 km of WLTP autonomy, a record figure in the segment. The EX60 is the first car to natively integrate Google Gemini, directly into the cabin. The downside: almost everything goes through the touch screen, including adjusting the mirrors, and Google services are only included for four years before a paid subscription. On the budget side, the EX60 starts at around 66,500 euros, and the P12 at 810 km climbs significantly higher.

Total change of register with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Here, we are talking about 650 peak horsepower, 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and a false gear change called N e-Shift which simulates a thermal gearbox. The result: more thrills than a gasoline sports car, according to our test. The counterpart is brutal: with its 2.2 tonnes and its committed driving, the real autonomy drops to around 300 km. And the price easily exceeds 65,000 euros. Despite this, the driving experience is impeccable with pleasant on-board comfort.

The MG4 Urban plays the reason card. 19,990 euros, discount deducted, for the Comfort 43 kWh version: this is the price of a city car, but with the size of a 4.40 m compact. Don't be fooled by the name: the Urban is longer than the classic MG4. The Premium 54 kWh version tested targets 405 km WLTP, and around 350 km in real conditions with a little restraint. It is perhaps the most interesting electric car of the moment, and we can compare its range/price ratio to market benchmarks.

The compromise can be seen at the terminal: fast charging caps at 87 kW, or 30 minutes to go from 10 to 80%. The competition often accepts 120 to 130 kW. On the motorway, the MG4 Urban is therefore not the queen of long journeys. But for daily and peri-urban use, with a heat pump and 11 kW charging as standard, the performance/price ratio remains difficult to beat.