MG Cyberster electric lease

Currently an under-represented body style in the EV world - the convertible roadster - there's precious little choice out, that is until the arrival of the MG Cyberster.

Car fans will need no introduction to the iconic Mazda MX-5 roadster and the MG Cyberster certainly looks like it is taking inspiration from the best-selling Japanese model.

It's a further sign of the growing confidence of MG in the electric car world - originally known for the practical and affordable MG5 estate and MG ZS SUV, the brand has now cut through with the MG4 - and the Cyberster promises to expose the MG badge to a new group of car drivers.

Designed by London-based MG Advanced Design Centre, the Cyberster has spades of kerb appeal, including 'hacker blade' alloy wheels, a 'laser belt' LED strip down the side of the EV and a 'kamm tail' rear.

The sports car is coming to the UK in two flavours - the range-topping Cyberstar GT can call on 375 kW of power, thanks to two electric motors providing AWD and takes just 3.2 seconds to hit 62mph from zero.

The more affordable Cyberster Trophy comes with the same 77 kWh battery system but with a bit less power, giving a sprint time of 5 seconds.

An important stat with any convertible car, particularly in the UK's notoriously changeable weather, is how long it takes to close the canvas roof... and in the case of the Cyberster the system takes as little as 15 seconds - and can be performed at speeds up to 30 mph.