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The Car Expert’s award-winning Expert Rating Index compiles and aggregates tens of millions of key data points on every new car (as well as a growing number of near-new used cars), including more than 17,500 new car reviews from more than 30 of the UK’s top motoring websites. We also factor in complete safety data from Euro NCAP, reliability data and five-year running cost information.

As of October 2025, we have almost 650 cars indexed and rated. More cars are added to the Index every week.

All this adds up to the most comprehensive analysis of expert opinion and real-world data found anywhere in the motoring world.

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The latest cars added to the Expert Rating Index

Omoda 7

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The Omoda 7 is a mid-sized plug-in SUV that sits between the smaller Omoda 5 and the larger Omoda 9. It will arrive in the UK in January 2026.

Vauxhall Frontera Electric

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The Vauxhall Frontera Electric offers outstanding value-for-money, but longer battery range and better interior quality can be found elsewhere.

Skoda Elroq vRS

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The Skoda Elroq vRS offers pace and practicality in equal measure, but its pricing makes the electric SUV hard to recommend over the standard Elroq range.

Vauxhall Frontera

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The budget-friendly Vauxhall Frontera is a spacious and comfortable compact SUV, but some budget-end rivals are even cheaper to buy.

Chery Tiggo 8

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The seven-seat Chery Tiggo 8 offers unrivalled value-for-money in the large SUV class, but the cheaper price tag comes with compromises.

Chery Tiggo 7

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While it's not the most practical or efficient choice in the medium SUV class, reviewers highlight the Chery Tiggo 7 for its pricing and interior quality.

Aston Martin Vanquish

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The V12-powered Aston Martin Vanquish offers both thrilling performance and lavish driving comfort, but is much more expensive than the more practical DB12.

Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida

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The Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida mild-hybrid is comfortable and competitively priced, but is not as engaging on the road as its all-electric twin.

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Most popular cars in the Expert Rating Index over the last seven days

BMW i3 (2013 to 2022)

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The BMW i3 was an electric car pioneer and there's still nothing quite like it. However, that's because EV technology has moved on a lot.

Jaecoo 7

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The Jaecoo 7 is a new compact SUV from China. It has received decent reviews to date – we have everything you need to know right here.

Kia Picanto

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The Kia Picanto has received an unusually broad variation of media review scores, ranging from "Best City Car" awards to "Don't Buy" recommendations.

Skoda Elroq

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The compact electric Skoda Elroq crossover has been praised for its spacious cabin and comfortable drive, as well as its affordable pricing.

Renault 5 E-Tech

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Like the Fiat 500 and Mini Cooper, the Renault 5 plays heavily on its retro-inspired styling. But motoring journalists have rated the driving experience highly, as well as its value for money.

Omoda 9

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The Omoda 9 is a large plug-in hybrid SUV that is now on sale, but will its competitive pricing attract buyers away from established alternatives?

Renault Symbioz

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The Renault Symbioz is both comfortable and efficient, but reviewers agree that it struggles to stand out it a competitive mid-sized SUV class.

Ford Puma

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The Ford Puma has received strong media reviews, and also scores highly for exhaust emissions and safety. It's an excellent small SUV.

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Every new and used car we've analysed, with more being added every week

Tesla Model 3

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The Tesla Model 3 has been highly praised by the UK media for its performance, driving dynamics and minimalist style, with criticism for some ergonomic issues.

Kia EV3

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The Kia EV3 is a small electric crossover that has been met with plenty of enthusiasm from the motoring media, particularly for its tech and battery range.

Mini Cooper Electric

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The all-new second-generation Mini Cooper Electric is a massive improvement on its predecessor, and scores well in all areas.

Kia EV6

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The Kia EV6 is Kia’s first dedicated electric car and a very good one – but it is more expensive than the closely related Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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Mini Cooper Electric

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The all-new second-generation Mini Cooper Electric is a massive improvement on its predecessor, and scores well in all areas.

Renault 5 E-Tech

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Like the Fiat 500 and Mini Cooper, the Renault 5 plays heavily on its retro-inspired styling. But motoring journalists have rated the driving experience highly, as well as its value for money.

Renault 4 E-Tech

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Spacious, attractively priced and fun to drive - the charming Renault 4 E-Tech is one of the best small electric cars ranked in our Expert Rating index.

BYD Dolphin

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The electric BYD Dolphin has the interior comfort and low pricing to turn heads, but its driving dynamics have not fostered much praise.

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Tesla Model 3

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The Tesla Model 3 has been highly praised by the UK media for its performance, driving dynamics and minimalist style, with criticism for some ergonomic issues.

Kia EV6

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The Kia EV6 is Kia’s first dedicated electric car and a very good one – but it is more expensive than the closely related Hyundai Ioniq 5.

MG 4

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Other electric cars are more polished, but reviewers believe the MG 4 is one of the best in its class - its unbeatable pricing is a bonus.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is making waves with its striking design, spacious interior and impressive performance, but its poor ride comfort leaves room for improvement.

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Audi A6 e-tron

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The Audi A6 e-tron has impressed reviewers thanks to its comfort and efficiency, but many take issue with the car's interior space.

BMW i5

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Reviewers agree that the talented BMW i5 is one of the most well-rounded electric saloons on the market, but rivals offer more battery range.

Volkswagen ID.7

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The Volkswagen ID.7 is a comfortable and tech-laden electric saloon with a great battery range, but some reviewers have found it dull to drive.

BMW 5 Series

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The eight-generation BMW 5 Series has been praised for its intuitive on-board tech, but high pricing remains and issue for reviewers.

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Kia EV3

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The Kia EV3 is a small electric crossover that has been met with plenty of enthusiasm from the motoring media, particularly for its tech and battery range.

BMW iX1

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The BMW iX1 is an electric version of the regular X1 SUV. It offers strong performance, an excellent safety score and low running costs.

Kia Niro EV

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The Kia Niro EV is an electric SUV with impressive on-board tech, practicality and battery range, but the price has gone up over the previous model.

MG S5 EV

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The compact MG S5 EV is a well-priced, well-built and well-equipped crossover that's perfectly decent as a family-friendly electric SUV, although it's a bit dull to drive.

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Renault Scenic E-Tech

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The Renault Scenic has returned as a family-sized SUV running on electric power, but reviewers take issue with the car's rear visibility.

Toyota bZ4X

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The Toyota bZ4X SUV is a spacious and well-equipped electric all-rounder, but some of awkward design elements hinder its practicality.

Tesla Model Y

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The Tesla Model Y offers similar tech and performance to the popular Model 3 with extra practicality, but the ride quality is disappointing.

Cupra Tavascan

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The Cupra Tavascan is an electric coupé-SUV with attractive looks and tech, but those expecting driving thrills will likely be disappointed.

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Kia EV9

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The Kia EV9 is a spacious seven-seat electric SUV and an excellent car. It takes the brand into new territory, and does so successfully.

Peugeot E-5008

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The electric Peugeot e-5008 is an impressive seven-seat family SUV, but pricier rivals are a bit more comfortable to drive.

Mazda CX-80

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The Mazda CX-80 is a spacious upmarket SUV that is well-equipped as standard, but its plug-in hybrid engine is rather noisy and inefficient.

Hyundai Santa Fe

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The Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid has a luxurious and practical interior, but some reviewers are disappointed by the SUV's electric-only range.

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Cupra Tavascan

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The Cupra Tavascan is an electric coupé-SUV with attractive looks and tech, but those expecting driving thrills will likely be disappointed.

Skoda Enyaq

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The Skoda Enyaq is the Czech brand's first bespoke EV and an SUV attracting a lot of positive vibes from reviewers.

Volvo EC40

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The Volvo EC40 is a coupé-SUV that is both pleasant and potent on the move, but its price tag is too expensive for it to be a sensible choice.

Ford Capri

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The Ford Capri is an electric coupé-SUV with a spacious upmarket interior and impressive pace, but can it live up to its renowned nameplate?

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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Blistering speed and entertaining driving dynamics make the electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N a proper driver's car, but its pricing is rather high.

Hyundai i20 N

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Singled out at the Ford Fiesta ST's closest rival to date, the Hyundai i20 N is a very talented small hot hatch that is serious fun to drive.

MG 4 XPower

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The high-performance MG 4 XPower has received a mixed bag of review scores, with praise for its pace and criticism for its driving dynamics.

Honda Civic Type R

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Like its predecessor, the latest Honda Civic Type R has been earmarked as one of the best hot hatches around, despite its hefty price tag.

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BMW 4 Series Convertible

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Refined, practical, well-equipped with impressive performance - the BMW 4 Series is considered a soft-top class-leader, despite its polarising looks.

Fiat 500e

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The new Fiat 500 Electric has been praised for its driving dynamics and interior quality, both of which are much better than the old model.

Ferrari 296

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A supercar that's more eco-friendly but no less ferocious, the Ferrari 296 is a 819hp plug-in hybrid and the Italian brand's first modern V6 model.

Mazda MX-5

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The Mazda MX-5 has been universally acclaimed by the UK motoring media, with many outstanding review scores and award wins every year since it was launched.

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Ferrari 296

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A supercar that's more eco-friendly but no less ferocious, the Ferrari 296 is a 819hp plug-in hybrid and the Italian brand's first modern V6 model.

BMW 4 Series Coupé

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The BMW 4 Series Coupé is a fine-driving two-door and scores highly with reviewers. You just need to get past that enormous grille.

Rolls-Royce Spectre

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The Rolls-Royce Spectre is one of the most luxurious electric cars money can buy, but its ride quality is hindered by its heavy weight.

BMW 2 Series Coupé

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Fast, fun and refined inside, reviewers agree that the 2 Series Coupé is a great showcase of BMW’s abilities, though space is limited in the rear.

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Porsche Macan Electric

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The Porsche Macan Electric is an impressive SUV all-rounder, with pace, practicality, agile handling and a competitive battery range.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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Blistering speed and entertaining driving dynamics make the electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 N a proper driver's car, but its pricing is rather high.

Kia EV6 GT

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The Kia EV6 GT is one of the most potent and practical performance cars ever made, but the standard EV6 has a longer electric range.

Tesla Model S

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The Tesla Model S has been a pioneer for electric cars, single-handedly changing the perception of EVs having poor performance and range.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz

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The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is perhaps the most hotly anticipated people carrier ever, and early review scores suggest it's worth the hype.

Ford Tourneo Connect

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The Ford Tourneo Connect is a safe, roomy, versatile and comfortable people carrier, but its interior leaves room for improvement.

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

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A spacious car with a quality interior, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is an interesting SUV alternative, though top-spec models are pricey.

Vauxhall Combo Life Electric

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The Vauxhall Combo Life Electric is a spacious and versatile compact people carrier, but it is pricier than its Stellantis stablemates.

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More new car ratings are being added to the Expert Rating Index every day and we continually update each cars whenever we get new information, so keep checking back regularly for the latest updates. In the meantime, you can check out the latest news or read up on some expert car buying advice.

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