GEM e2

The world’s best selling electric car, the GEM is now available to buy in Britain. 40,000 of the vehicles have already been sold around the world.

The car has proved popular with those needing a quiet, clean and cost-effective way of travelling up to thirty miles in a day; police forces, the military and NASA are among the company’s biggest customers.

In this country the GEM is exempt from road tax, the London congestion charge and parking fees in many areas. The vehicle is available with a bewildering aray of options and can be driven without doors if the weather allows.

The GEM is also available as a four seater.

Verdict: Tried and tested electric vehicle, but is likely to have limited appeal among British drivers