Either of the Korean cars are a good option – the Niro EV (from 2023) would be even better, but it might be out of your budget. In that sort of area the Volkswagen ID.3 or 4 and Cupra Born are an option, although the switchgear (or lack of it) on those earlier models is a complete pain, IMO...
Nah, that's not my style. Hence why I said 'The rise of', as opposed to 'After that absolute THUNDERBASTARD of a goal', etc, etc. He seems to have got better ("and better") throughout the season.
Plus, somewhere on here (I think in a 'Ones to watch this season' thread from the start of 23/24)...