Electric hatchbacks don’t come much more usable than VW’s latest e-Golf. But is it better than the radical BMW i3?

PC or Mac? Regardless of your interest in tech, it’s a question you’ll no doubt have an answer for. In reality, both do virtually the same job – namely, to act as a personal computer – and yet they encapsulate two entirely different ways of thinking.

The same can be said for the two cars in this test. Both are electric, both claim a near-identical range and both achieve similar results, albeit by following distinctly different paths. For example, the BMW i3 has been built from the ground up to be the ultimate urban electric car. It positively shouts about its electrification with its carbonfibre construction, quirky rear-hinged rear doors and futuristic styling.

The Volkswagen e-Golf, on the other hand, takes a more functional approach, sacrificing none of the excellent ergonomics that make the standard Golf a dominant force. It’s restrained and classless and blends into the crowd. So, which approach results in the best electric hatchback?
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