A-Z of best UK Electric Car deals

Our opinion of EV’s on sale in the UK scored from stars to lemons based both on their RRP price and based on the best discounts we can find. Electric car deals are now often cheaper than equivalent petrol or diesel or hybrid.

We only cover fully electric Battery Electric Vehicles listed by manufacturer name.

A few quick start EV options to replace a combustion a petrol or diesel car

When you look at these electric car deals bear in mind the RRP on fuel burning VW Polo’s run from £21.5k to £30.7k while a combustion Golf ranges from £28-£46.9k!

• A new Dacia Spring from £10.5k new might tempt someone although you’d probably be better off with other models as a used purchase
• Under £20k will generally find you a Peugeot e208, the occasional e2008, Vauxhall Corsa and Mokka, the comfortable Citroen eC4 and most of the MG range in smaller battery variants and the Fiat 500e and even sometimes a 600e.
• Both the beautifully designed Kia EV3 from £32k or the even more practical and equally able Skoda Elroq from £28.5k provide great options to replace combustion hatches and SUV’s.
• If you want to pay less for the same space Kia Niro deals are a bargain right now new from around £22k
• Need more space? Skoda Enyaq is even more spacious and deals are good from £36k with the big battery
• Nissan Ariya 87kWh models between £26.6 and £29k!
• Tesla Model 3 and Y still offer great ease of use if you’re new to EV’s. They are cheap to run and super easy for long trips
• Want some chic style? The Renault 5 is fab and reasonably priced (£27k with bigger battery in techno trim)
• Need a no nonsense good to drive EV with a massive boot? Check out the electric Ford Puma from £27.5k

Glossary of EV Discounts

• Car Brand Deals – click on the link to see best current offers for new cars and pre-registered 2023 or 2024 models currently on Autotrader. These are from a brand main dealers mostly with less than 30 miles on the clock. Remember warranty periods do start from the first date of registration and so a warranty may be shorter on pre-reg vehicles.
• RRP Rating scores – our rating is based on a cars recommended retail price or list price.
  1-4 we would not recommend except for specific use cases like local journeys.
  5-7 a good electric choice for most use cases including long trips
  8 an outstanding EV we would recommend to anyone
• Deals boost – some EV’s are priced too high but heavily discounted so can boost their rating but only if you buy at the best discounts
• Why you should and why not – our take on some highs and lows of each model.

Further research

If you find a car you’re interested in, check out more detailed reviews on Youtube. Just type in the model name and word review if needed. Reviewers vary a lot in style so check out a few.
The Youtube reviews we pay most attention to are the team at What Car?, Vicky Parrott at Car Gurus UK and Nicola Hume’s reviews at Electrifying

For any technical information on EV’s including real world range and charging we recommend the Electric Vehicle Database or EVDB

Abarth

Abarth is the performance boosted brand for Fiat.

Abarth deals

Abarth 500e

• Deals boost – 6/10 based on deals around £25k (Apr 25)
• Why you should? A warmed up Fiat 500e that majors on fun.
• Why not? You really have to love the Abarth to pay £££ over the Fiat

Alfa Romeo

Alfa have got good early reviews for the Junior, their first EV but only based on an Italian test track drive in top spec.

Alfa Romeo deals

Junior

• Deals boost – No change – offers start around £33k (July 25)
• Why you should? Looks good and although it’s based on the same platform as other Stellantis models like the Peugeot e2008 and Jeep Avenger, Alfa have gone much further in altering the mechanicals, making it fun to drive and lighter.
• Why not? Wait for journo’s to try it on UK roads with their rose tinted Italian jolly in the rear view mirror before you believe them. Also they only tested it in more powerful Veloce trim that is seriously pricey.. wait to see if the magic extends to more affordable models.

Alpine

Alpine is the performance brand for Renault and has begun it’s electric journey with the A290 based on the Renault 5. More EV’s are on the way.

A290

• Deals boost – Best price just under £34k (Apr 25)
• Why you should? Seems to be a well sorted hot hatch version of the new Renault 5
• Why not? An Ioniq 5n is better but also bigger and much more expensive

Audi

Audi got off to a poor start with the original e-tron but the Q4 and GT are pretty capable. Q6 is not especially efficient but charges quickly.

Audi deals

e-tron GT

• Deals Boost – zero but around 11% reductions are out there.
• Why you should? Something a bit special as it shares a lot with the excellent Porsche Taycan underneath. It is a fast and capable GT and discounts may be better than on Taycans. Charging is quick.
• Why not? For a grand Tourer it has less luggage space than a Tesla Model 3.

Q4 e-tron

• Deals boost – 8/10 – Priced between £34k and £38k for small 55kWh models but there are big battery 45 models also at £38k (July 25)
• Why you should? On the same MEB platform as Skoda Enyaq and VW ID.4. Ticks all the Audi boxes of design and quality and available in SUV and Sportback SUV body styles which are both practical and smart.
• Why not? Early MEB platform cars had a troubled start esp on the software side and the other brands offer the tech discounted to a lot less.
• Pick of the bunch – Longer range 40/45 models with RWD for best range and efficiency
• Alternatives? Skoda Enyaq.. honestly

A6 e-tron

• Deals Boost – zero with both fastback from £60k and Avant mainly above £57k
• Why you should? It’s a stylish in both fastback and Avant form. Charging is quick. Should be more efficient that the Q6. The long range model is called “performance”.
• Why not? Like the BMW i5 list prices just seem too lumpy for now. Surprisingly poor headroom in the back esp in the Sportback. Will add more when we some more UK reviews

Q6 e-tron

• Deals boost -Discounts improving with both 83kWh and 100kWh models are available from £55k in (July 2025)
• Why you should? If you’re considering a Q8 this is nearly as big and spacious and charges faster in around 22 mins thanks to 800v electrics. Also it’s the sister car of the Macan, but unlike the Porsche is has decent regenerative braking which Porsche failed to install for its customers.
• Why not? That space and shape still don’t give great efficiency in the real world. Expect under 250 miles for smaller battery and around 300 miles for the bigger battery

Q8 e-tron

• Deals boost – July 2025 – up to £90k RRP discounted to under £68k is a lot of car for the money but with production stopping you can expect Audi to be fishing unsold stock out of storage.. my guess for £45-57k but possibly not for a months. In that range a 7/10 might be in order.
• Why you should? It is a big, smart, comfortable EV
• Why not? A development of the runt of the Audi litter, the original e-tron and now outshone by the all new Q6. It’s too big, too heavy and too inefficient. Audi compensated for this by installing a massive battery. Expect among the highest running costs of any EV.

Bentley

No Electric Bentley yet and they aren’t in a rush to launch one. Probably 2026…

BMW

The pure electric range now sells well with around a third of UK BMW sales. As EV’s they are mostly unexceptional in charging and efficiency but good enough to be competitive. The Neue Klasse EV’s from 2025/26 should up BMW’s game a lot starting with an iX3 and 3 Series replacement.

BMW Deals

i4

• Deals Boost – none. Deals start at around £43-45k (July 2025) which is nearly £10k off when extra’s are taken into account. One or 2 examples under £40k
• Why should you? A practical hatch in a coupe shape. with a high quality interior. Very good to drive
• Why not? Randomly it failed to get 5 stars in Euro NCAP crash test..(it got 4****) and still a bit pricy.
• Inside track? Most reviewers prefer driving the cheaper, lighter RWD version

iX1

• Deals boost- none…deals start at around £35-42k (July 2025) but some are 2023 and 2024 models.
• Why should you? If you like BMW’s it is fairly practical and looks like one inside and out. It is a quality vehicle which gains refinement from having an EV powertrain.
• Why not? Well in most situations it’s a bit average. A Tesla Model 3 or Model Y or Kia EV6 will go further and charge faster for the same money.

iX2

• Deals boost- none…deals start at around £43k (July 2025)
• Why should you? If your dream is a less practical version if the iX1 but with styling the looks decidedly odd (or just ugly?), this could be for you. Underneath It remains a quality vehicle.
• Why not? It looks like some sort of generic Peugeot with BMW badges and grill stuck on but if you buy one you can sit inside rather than look at it. In most situations it’s a bit average. A Tesla Model 3 or Model Y or Kia EV6 will go further and charge faster for the same money.

iX3

• Deals boost – None because…we literally couldn’t find a new or pre reg iX3 on sale (July 2025)
• The iX3 is simply an electric rear wheel drive version of the petrol and diesel iX3 that was already on sale.
• Why should you? Expectations were low but it’s very refined, quiet and practical, has a classy interior and discounted prices are quite close to the iX1. Which makes it a bit of a quiet gem. Discounts may increase when the replacement gets closer.
• Why not? It’s actually pretty good as long as you don’t want 4 wheel drive and don’t mind the fairly average range. It will be replaced by all new much more advanced model based on the next generation BMW platform due to be revealed in September 2025

i5

• Deals boost – 6/10 down to £59k for the saloon and £63k for the estate- which still is a lot but a good saving off RRP and often includes option packs (July 2025)
• Why should you? It’s an electric 5 series, drives well and even within weeks of launch it is being heavily discounted.
• Why not? In pictures design is uninspiring. Not sure it will will make much of a mark until the estate version arrives and those discounts are off some truly absurd list prices. It is now over 5m long so don’t expect to park it easily.

i7

• Deals boost – We’ve found these cars discounted down to £74k-85k – not enough to raise our score though (July 2025)
• Why should you? It’s the official main board BMW
• Why not? Probably the ugliest BMW on sale and pricing is ambitious which may explain the heavy discounting
• Discounts – big to enormous

iX

• Deals boost- 8/10 – We’ve found discounts to between £60k and £67k for the new 45 version which is faster and has much better range
• Why you should? The Beaver faced BMW is clearly growing on people looking to replace combustion Range Rovers with an all electric full luxury alternative. Boot space a bit limited but apart from that it’s a class act with a luxurious interior.
• Why not? The new 45 is a much better alternative to the expensive old 50 version solves the limited range of the previous 40 models
• New big 2025 update brings new sweet spot of the range.. a new 45 base model. It adds 100 miles to the WLTP range compared to the outgoing 40 thanks to a new bigger standard battery (94.8kh), a standard heat pump and other efficiency improvements. Acceleration drops a second to 5.1 as well so there really are no sacrifices.

BYD

All 3 BYD models in the UK look ok (Seal looks good), have 5 star NCAP ratings and are well equipped (inc heatpumps and sunroofs as standard mostly) but.. unlike in China, BYD pricing in Europe and UK is not very competitive, regenerative braking is weak, charging is slow to average and performance and handling are only just the good side of average. The fact that only 1 of their 3 models manages to charge at over 100kW kind of sums this up.

BYD Deals

Dolphin Surf

• Deal boost – None but base model being discounted to around £17k while bigger battery cars in design or comfort spec are now under £19k (July 2025)
• Why should you? Amazing value and quite spacious
• Why not? We are still working on this review

Dolphin

• Deal boost – 6/10. Base model being discounted to around £22k while bigger battery cars in design or comfort spec are now under £27k (Oct 24)
• Why should you? A bit more distinctive than the Atto 3, the Dolphin has a really spacious interior for this size of car and is fun in some of the colour options. This car deserves more attention but while its competitors have bigger discounts it may not get it.
• Why not? The lower list price point makes the slow charging, weak regen and average range more acceptable but big discounts by other brands leave it looking a little expensive for its spec in the market.

Seal

• Deal boost – discounts are small but around £42k get some choice and we’ve seen one car close to £39k
• Why should you? BYD’s most impressive effort so far and a convincing competitor for the Tesla Model 3. Many will prefer the more luxurious and traditional interior (with indicator stalks included and Apple CarPlay), it looks very good and drives well and with a softer ride than the Tesla. Reviewers have been positive.
• Why not? Problem is the Tesla Model 3 has just had an upgrade, has cheaper and easier and faster charging for its owners (at about half the cost of most public networks) while the RWD Seal costs over £5k more than the RWD Tesla. The Seal does have a much larger battery giving more range but it is less efficient so it achieves less range than you would expect. The Tesla also has more luggage space front and rear and likely to be more efficient. Pricing for dual motor variants is closer.

Atto 3

• Deal boost – discounts are small so no change.
• An innocuous practical and spacious family SUV that’s well equipped with a slightly bland exterior and fun interior. It does get a better (5 star) NCAP rating than the Kona and Niro rivals as well.
• Pricing is not especially competitive, charging is slow, regen braking is weak so you’re left with a car that struggles to get noticed.

Citroen

Citroen use the same tech as their Peugeot and Vauxhall siblings. Discounts are off prices that are already competitive so end up pretty good.

Citroen deals

e-C4

• Deal boost – 7/10 – we’ve found these cars discounted from £20k to £23k (Oct 24) Discounts under £20k sometimes pop up.
• Why you should? The e-C4 is a fun looking family hatchback that majors on having an exceptionally comfortable ride. Because it’s larger with a decent sized boot it’s a little slower than cars like the Peugeot e208 using the same platform. It’s not a car for rapid progress but we like it.
• Why not? Specs are getting a slight upgrade for 2024. Range is a little low, but charging speed is decent (10-80% in around 27 mins)

e-C4x

• Deal boost – 7/10 deal start around £19k
• Why you should? Same as the e-C4 but with a massive boot that would be good for families and minicab drivers
• Why not? that big boot doesn’t help the looks and is less practical for carrying large items.

e-C3

• Deals rating – not much so far – we’ve found these cars discounted down to £21k (Oct 24)
• Why you should? Good design for a budget car but after current discounts this Citroen is more expensive than better models higher up the range
• Why not? Makes more sense to buy an eC4 with more space, more refinement and is quicker…for the same money

Cupra

Cupra is a sporty premium brand that will take over from Seat in the EV space. The Cupra Tavascan, a sportier take on the Skoda Enyaq and Audi Q4 is due later in 2024.

Cupra deals

Born

• Deals boost – 6/10 – we’ve found these cars discounted to £28k to 31k in V2 form (Apr 25)
• Underneath the body, the Cupra Born is a better styled, better handling version of the VW ID.3. so it’s a practical hatch that is good to drive.
• Why not – punchy list prices

Tavascan

• Deals Boost – brand new so limited up to £3k off for now
• Why you should? Interesting styling and a strong emphasis on performance and handing. Should do for the ID.4 what the Born did for the ID3.. make it cool and desirable
• Why you shouldn’t – it’s an expensive way to by an MEB platform car.

Dacia

Dacia are not much of a player in the EV space but the bargain basement Spring has brought some trade.

Dacia Deals

Spring

• Discounts? It’s still a very limited electric car but the discounts are massive, well below anything other than a Citroen Ami. Expression models are under £10.5k to 11k! Meanwhile 11.5k to £12k will get you the keys (yes this car still uses physical keys) to the top of the range extreme model. Sorry still can’t bring myself to give it more than a 3.
• Why you should? Looks ok and it’s cheap and compact from £14,995. If you want less than a full EV but more than a Citroen Ami quadricycle voila.
• Why not? It is cheap and compact and has woeful acceleration (19 seconds 0-62), range (around 100 miles) and charge speeds (38 mins 10-80% ie adding 70 miles) so more of a local journey run around. Safety seems likely to be a Euro NCAP 1 star which is also very poor.
  It’s worth bearing in mind that there are much better options like the Fiat 500, Peugeot e208 and Citroen eC4 which are sometimes discounted close to the Dacia’s list price.

DS

The Peugeot Citroen attempt to go upmarket. Hasn’t really worked in UK but discounts are great value

DS Deals

DS3 Crossback

• Deals boost – 6/10 – if you love it we found 3 between £19k and £22k which is a good value EV for the money- basically the same as a Citroen eC4 (Oct 24)
• Why you should? The DS take on luxury is.. quirky. if you want one the discounts are almost half the list price. Underneath it has the same battery and charging gear as other small Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall smaller EV’s and it’s all proven and charging is under 30 mins.
• Why you shouldn’t? Might want to check whether servicing can be done at dealers from those other brands.

Fiat

Fiat have been a bit all over the place. The 500 got great reviews and well priced at launch, then they withdrew the small battery version in UK and increased the prices to a point where sales stopped. Now discounts make both the 500 and larger 600 good value options.

Fiat deals

500e

• Deals boost – 7/10 – we found plenty of 42kWh models between £17k and £20k and soft tops from £19.5k although only in red and a fluerescent yellow Prima for 22k (Apr 25). Some very short range 24kWh versions are on sale for more than the longer range version.. don’t buy 24kWh unless they are cheaper and the 100 mile range works for you.
• Why you should? It’s cute, it’s fun and has pretty quick charge time
• Why not – Not much room for rear seat passengers or luggage. Never pay those silly list prices…

600e

• Deals boost – 7/10 We found cars from just £22k to £27k including top spec La Prima models.
• Why you should – Larger than the 500, the new 600e is a smaller family hatch. Prices are fairly reasonable and it’s attractive and stylish so it could do well. Charging speed is decent but range is pretty average.
• Reviews suggest it’s a bit dull to drive

Fisker

Fisker has gone into administration so updates, repair and servicing will be problematic. We cannot recommend purchase.

Ford

Ford is a big player in the combustion car market but has yet to make it’s mark on the EV front, partly because its EV launches tend to be delayed and delayed and delayed

Ford deals

Puma Gen-e

• Deals boost – nothing much yet but there is an offer for a free home charger and credit for 10k miles of charging on that charger. Nice touch.
• Why you should? It’s the electric version of the a UK best selling combustion car but reviews suggest it’s spacious (inc the boot) and good to drive. 10-80% charge is 23 mins.
• Why not? Needs a some discounts but seems decent although battery is small so just as well it is apparently efficient.

Mustang Mach-e

• Deals boost – 6/10 we found standard range cars from £30k-35k and very occasional extended range cars for under £40k
• Why you should? Probably an over simplification but the Mach-e is an ok EV which was up against the Tesla Model 3 and Y and came a distant second. Styling took some inspiration from the Mustang sports cars which should have helped but those who wanted a stylish alternative to a Tesla mostly picked a Polestar 2 or Kia EV6 instead. Ford have now tried to address the hard ride on a recent update.
• Why not? despite a big battery poor efficiency and charge speed make this a so so EV.

Explorer

• Deals boost – None yet.. 77kWh models are down to £43k – so a little less than an Audi Q4 e-tron but way more than Skoda Enyaq or VW ID.4 models.
• The Explorer is promising. Underneath it has VW MEB underpinnings but with Ford replacing some VW software and hardware. That could be a good or bad thing but the car looks attractive and practical.
• Lack of discounts sets this car’s price somewhat above its ability and and way above what you can find a Skoda, VW or even Audi sibling for. Also when we tried it the B mode delivers rather weak regen and no where near a one pedal drive

Capri

• Deals boost – not yet
• Also on the VW MEB platform. Should be a good practical car that has more than a passing resemblance to a Polestar 2. The boot is very large.
• Just don’t imagine it has any connection to it’s 1970s namesake. Is it distinctive enough to succeed in the £48k-60k RRP price bracket? We would wait for big discounts or get a Skoda Enyaq with as much practicality and discounted prices between £31k and £40k with the same battery even in Coupe form.

Genesis

Genesis is the premium alternative to Hyundai and Kia. Some of the design team previously worked at Bentley and you can tell.
Discounts – not on any model we’ve spotted at the moment

GV60

Based on the same platform as the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 the GV60 is a more luxurious but curiously smaller alternative. It’s a good car but is the extra bling worth more than an EV6?

GV70

No comment to make.. it’s a luxurious expensive grand tourer with.. rather limited range. On sale since 2022 and we’ve never seen one on the road.

GV80

No comment to make.. it’s a luxurious expensive grand tourer with.. rather limited range. On sale since 2022 and we’ve never seen one on the road.

GWM Ora

Great Wall Motors (GWM) is another Chinese brand that is trying to break into the UK market with some quirky design.

Ora deals

03

• Deal boost – 6/10 as GWM finally dropped list prices to a more realistic level and there are both the smaller and bigger battery models available for under £20k.(Apr 25)
• Why you should? The 2 tone interior and exterior colours look fab if you don’t like grey. Design wise imagine it’s the love child of a Mini and an old Porsche. Interior is pretty spacious.. boot is small.
• Why not? Charging is very slow 64kW which means a 45 min wait for a 10%-80% charge on the smaller 45kWh battery model which has limited range. The 59kWh model gets you a little more range (210 miles real EVDB estimate) but takes an incredible 58 mins on a DC fast charger.

07

Incoming possibly in 2025. Absolutely stunning inside and out but unless there are big changes it’s a car to waft beautifully in and not sporty. Boot is small.

Honda

E

• EV rating is based on original list price of £37k but we’ve found cars discounted down to £24k which would merit a 3/10. Now off sale but some stock may still be around.
• Why you should? cute inside and out, drives well, a future classic car for those who only want to go as far as the station or waitrose.
• Why not? No range, slow charging and expensive and off sale but a little stock to clear.

e:Ny1

• Rating boost – Currently prices are between £35-40k (Feb 25). Just remember any list prices over £40k will leave to you with a higher rate VED bill.
• Why you should? See discounts when they are under £30k
• Why not? Could not be more generic or dull. Ridiculously overpriced RRP and, slow at DC charging with a 46 minute wait for a 10 to 80%. Honda were clearly high as kites when they set list prices.

Hyundai

Hyundai has been a reluctant discounter which has held back sales but their electric cars are very good. Kona is on an older platform but still compelling. Ioniq 5 is an exceptional EV.

Note – where we say a Hyundai uses the eGMP 800v platform a 10-80% charge takes as little as 16 mins and a 3 pin plug socket to power appliances off the car battery (known as V2L).

Hyundai Deals

Inster

• Deals boost – We’ve found a single 01 for under £20k but the much more desirable 02 with flexi seating/ boot space starts at just under £23k (May 25)
• Why you should? It’s cute, fun tiny and cheerful and on some specs has some interior features that make it more practical than it has any right to be
• Value is ok but with Renault 5’s available at similar prices (which are more refined and chic) it may struggle.

Kona (updated)

• Deals boost – we’ve found cars from £26=30k which would warrant 7/10 (May 25)
• Why you should? The new Kona is a lot bigger and more practical than the first version and also more refined. Range is decent on the 65kWh battery and heat pump is standard
• Why not? Not eGMP so DC charging takes over 40 mins for 10-80% Also less impressive is the 4 star Euro NCAP safety rating.

Ioniq 5

• Deals boost – We usually find some smaller battery 58kWh versions for under £30k our most recent search only a single 58kWh under £32k but plenty of 77kWh models at under £40k. Discounts are mostly better. (Oct 24)
• Why you should? Striking and spacious design and the eGMP platform.
• Why not? While often quicker to charge than a Tesla, the efficiency is rather average.
• Discounts? We usually find some smaller battery 58kWh versions for under £30k but for July 2024 we only found 5 77kWh models at under £45k. Discounts are mostly better.

Ioniq 6

• Deals boost – we’ve found cars from £32k which would merit a 7/10 (May 25)
• Why you should? Marmite streamliner styling that to my eyes failed to deliver from the amazing prototype. All the attributes of eGMP.
• Why not? It’s a decent car but less practical and less efficient than the Tesla Model 3

Jaguar

Jaguar are set to junk the current electric and combustion car range in 2025 and move up market with all new EV’s. Jaguar have announced in July 2024 that the iPace has been removed from sale.

Jaguar deals

I-Pace

• Deals Boost – 4/10. Cars that had an RRP over £70k are now widely available for £36-40k.
• Why you should? Looks great, beautiful even and drives very well by all accounts but despite a decent sized battery it’s a grand tourer that would be an awful EV to take on a grand tour with it’s 104kW charging peak in an age when an EV6 manages 270kW.
• Why not? A dinosaur now completely outclassed. It’s too heavy, the range is short, DC charging is a very very slow 44 mins and reliability is questionable. A car that restaurant reviewers buy to get cheap clicks about EV nightmares. Kia EV6 is a much better option and almost identical in size but a RWD Polestar 4 might make the best alternative.

Jeep

Jeep is part of the Stellantis group so their models use the same platform as cars like the Peugeot e2008, Vauxhall Mokka and Alfa Romeo Junior.

Avenger

• Deals boost – We’ve found some at £27-29k which are worth a 6/10
• Why you should? looks good and fairly practical as a small family SUV
• Why not? List price a bit steep and don’t expect to go off roading

Kia

Kia use the same platforms as sister brand Hyundai. So Niro shares same tech as the Kona the EV6 is one of the best EV’s on sale. The new EV3 is set to make a splash. Kia generally either do not offer heat pumps at all or make it an expensive option which is a shame.

Kia Deals

EV3

• Deals boost – None but in Air trim the smaller battery model can be had from £32k and the larger from £34k. It seems Kia are offsetting the cost of the UK luxury car tax on pricier models so GT lines start at £37k (a £3k discount) while top of the range GT line S gets a similar discount for a £40-41k price) (Apr 25)
• Why you should? Like the Niro the EV3 is a practical EV in a compact (4.3m long form) and with decent range. Boot is big, interior is attractive and although results are not available yet this should get a full 5 star Euro NCAP rating. The EV3 should provide a good EV for most drivers.
• Why not? Although it’s on a dedicated electric car platform it’s 400v so it misses out on the stellar charge speed of the EV6. Also no heat pump offered except on the pricey top spec trim and even then it’s a £1,000 extra. If you get base “air” trim you get a useful storage cubby between the front seats but in higher trims Kia swap this for a silly miniature ironing board. If you’re looking at the capable Skoda Elroq (very closely matched with more space but more conservative looks) you will get one for less.

Niro EV

• Deal boost 7/10 based on Niro 2’s from £23-25k. It seems being the ugly sister of the adorable EV3 is providing some real bargain 64kWh 2024 Niro’s. These prices start at up to £15k off list and £9k less than the cheapest 58kWh EV3’s. (Apr 25)
• Why you should? Good practical family SUV with excellent range a good size boot.
• Why not? No standard heat pump unlike the Kona, charge time is pretty average (just over 40 minutes for 10-80%) and the car gets a 4 star Euro NCAP rating.

EV6

• Deals boost – pre facelift cars come in between £33 and £37k while updated Air models start around £42k and updated GT line and GT line S start at £45k. (Apr 25)
• Why you should? Same size as an iPace but one of the best EV’s on sale. Pick of the range is the RWD. Charging is super fast and Tesla beating while range and efficiency is good enough but not Tesla Model 3 beating..
• Why not? The boot space on a little off the pace – yes it’s a hatchback but it is rather shallow.

EV9

• Deals boost – No change. Air starts around £62k while GT line and GT line S are available from £65-70k (Apr 25)
• Why you should? While large SUV’s go against the aim of efficiency in EV’s the EV9 provides an excellent alternative to replace cars like diesel Land Rover Discoverys, Audi Q7s, Volvo XC90s and Mercedes SUVs. It’s smart, comfortable and provides full 7 seat capacity
• Why not? It can’t defy physics. If you don’t have a very large family or do airport transfers a smaller car will save you money.

Land Rover

Land Rover have no electric cars at all. The first model offered as fully electric form is likely to be version of the current Range Rover probably being delivered sometime in 2025/26.

Lexus

We would avoid the UX EV which mainly have been created to give a poor impression of EV’s so Lexus can sell another hybrid. The RZ is better but compromised range.

Lexus deals

UX 300e

• Deals boost – discounts wouldn’t make this EV attractive
• Why you should? – It got a 5 star Euro NCAP score
• Why not? Overweight, overpriced, small range, inefficient with unbelievably slow charging using the Japanese Chademo standard that is obsolete in Europe and being phased out.

RZ 450e

• Deals boost – discounts don’t make this EV attractive but we found £37k in Urban Auto trim achievable and premium plus from £46k. (Apr 25)
• Why you should? charging speed is closer to average (28 mins DC 10-80%) and it actually uses the European standard CCS charging standard. It’s spacious too and refined.
• price is enormous and absurd (around £58k) , battery is tiny (71kWh) for the size of car so range is well below what competitors offer (EVDB expect around 215 miles for 100% of the battery) and efficiency is so poor so it will be expensive to run and frustrating on longer trips. So frustrating in fact that the car reportedly comes with 2 weeks complimentary use of a petrol combustion hybrid. It also has particularly slow 6.6 kW AC charging.. compared to the usual 11kW.

Maserati

Luxury brand Maserati is backed by Stellantis and has kicked off with the surprisingly impressive GranTourismo and the less impressive Grecale. Folgore is the Electric badge for Maserati.. it means lightening in Italian

GranTurismo Folgore

• Deal boost?
• Why you should? Maserati have done something rather special with the GT. Batteries are in a T shape through the centre of the car (letting you sit very low), it’s quick (2.7 secs to 62mph and 202mph top speed), drives well and perhaps most surprisingly unlike the Rolls Spectre) has been given 800v architecture delivering a 10-80% charge in as little as 19 mins.
• That T shaped battery doesn’t help with boot space so pack light or you’ll need the rear seats for luggage. Worth checking max DC charge speed on 400v chargers (like Tesla Superchargers) is as quick.

Grecale Folgore

• Why you should? A pretty enough rival to the Porsche Macan
• Why not? But sadly it’s outclassed by the Porsche on almost every measure and the Macan is cheaper as well. While the Grantourismo got the 800v architecture and fast charging the Grecale…didn’t

Mazda

Mazda only have one electric car, the MX30. Avoid

Mazda deals

MX30

• Deal boost – Massive discounts with unsold 2022/23 pre reg cars are available for under £16k. Still wouldn’t unless you charge at home and need a car just for a short distance station or school run
• Why you should? Looks nice
• Why not? 100% range is 100 miles so and 80% charge will get you just 70 miles if you stop at 10%. Then you’ll be sitting around for 41 mins to put that 70 miles of range back again. An EV from a company that is desperate to ensure no one buys their EV. They succeeded. It’s so bad they had to put a combustion engine in to charge the battery.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes is an engineering giant in combustion but its EV options are still finding their feet. The EQS and EQE saloons are excellent, the EQA and EQB are OK but unexceptional conversions from combustion cars. Finally the EQE and EQS SUV are so heavy that, like the original EQC, they don’t really work well as EV’s because they completely ignore efficiency. New more efficient models including the CLA saloon and estate are on the way.

Mercedes Deals

CLA Electric

• Deals boost – Not yet
• Why you should? Mercedes have finally switched away from bloated electric cars to focus on efficiency. Charging speed is also good especially at lower states of charge. It’s to be confirmed but 10-45% could be as little as 7 mins but 15 mins from 45-80%. Overall 10-80% in 22 mins thoroughly thrashes a Tesla Model 3 but is behind incoming Chinese cars. There is a big BUT coming below
• Why not?
  Astonishing revelation in May2025 that Mercedes aims to deliver CLAs without 400v converters.
  Without a converter the 800v CLA won’t be able to charge at most UK chargers including Tesla Superchargers. In Scotland you will (at the time of writing only) be able to charge on the east coast (at Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and John O’Groats) once you are north of Glasgow. We cannot recommend this EV if the 400v converter is not included as even the 800v chargers it could use are from particularly expensive charging networks like Instavolt.
  Boot space won’t match the practicality of a Tesla Model 3 although a 100L frunk is handy. It still looks too much like the more downmarket A class combustion models in the rear view mirror.

EQA

• Deals boost – from £45k is not enough to boost its score (Sep 24)
• Why you should? It’s a Mercedes with a nice interior and it’s not obvious you’re driving an EV.
• Why not? It’s cramped in for both passengers and luggage, charging is on the slow side of adequate and it’s soundly outclassed by competitors costing under £36k including the the new Kia EV3 for both space and range. Still sells surprisingly well.

EQB

• Deals boost – In Sep 24 we found deals starting at just under £49k
• Why you should? While we can’t see much point to the EQA, the EQB takes the same Mercedes attributes and adds space (7 seats total or plenty of luggage and only costs a whisker extra.
• Why not? It’s a perfectly ok choice especially if you want 7 seats and don’t need particularly long range.

EQE

• Deals boost – Small discounts in Sep 24 starting at around £71k so no boost.
• Why you should? Big battery but efficient shape, lots of interior space and a fab option for long distance trips.
• Why not? The comparatively small saloon boot missed out a bit in the space allocation and the EQE is expensive and a little dull to look at.

EQS

• Deals boost No deals found Sep 24
• Why you should? The EQS has all the attributes of a combustion S class but with a silent electric drivetrain. The ultimate S class and with decent efficiency and good range.
• Why not? Not much really except price and the fact that the design looks a little dull and Mercedes buyers expect more external bling so the EQS gets less showroom attention than it should.

EQE SUV

• Deals boost -none but prices range from £75k to £123k (Sep 24)
• Why you should? It’s spacious and refined
• Why not? It’s just 2 big and heavy so despite a big battery it’s range is very average compared to the saloon

EQS SUV

• Deals boost -none (Sep 24)
• Why you should? It’s spacious and refined – an S class in the shape of a barn.
• Why not? It’s just too big and heavy so despite a big battery it’s range is very average compared to the saloon

EQV

• Deals boost – Priced from an expensive £69k to a ridiculous £95k
• Why you should? It’s an ideal Mercedes Minivan for airport shuttle drivers
• Why not? It’s a very very expensive passenger van. There will be other better value options but badge and battery size set it apart from the competition in a very limited segment.

G580

• Deals boost – None seen
• Why you should? If you aren’t in the drugs trade or Russian Mafia we really can’t think of a reason. It’s a nonsense.
• Why not? The G wagon started as a military 4×4 and this 3 ton version for £180k with a 124kWh (gross) battery installed and a real world range only a little over 200 miles is about as far as you can get from an EV that makes any sense without travelling to the US.

MG

The most successful Chinese brand in Europe. so much so it has been slapped with massive import tariffs by the EU. Luckily UK consumers will still benefit from MG value as the UK did not follow suit.

MG Deals

MG4

• Deals boost – 8/10 thanks to 51kWh smaller battery from under £20k, 64kWh also under £20k and even the 77kWH extended range at under £27k
• Why you should? An accomplished and practical well equipped family EV that is cheaper (after offers) than many combustion cars. Brand new 2024 models have a rear wiper and one pedal driving (although you have to set it on every trip). Charge time 10-80% in the 64kWh is just 24 mins which is quick and the charge flap is perfectly located for using Tesla chargers.
• Why not? Being nit picky there are more exciting interiors and the lane assist is annoying at times.

MG5

• Deals boost – 7/10 as the MG5 is also available for just under £20k
• Why you should? Although it’s getting old now a good face lift sharpened up the design inside and out while underneath is a reliable dependable spacious electric estate car. Those who own them, including many minicab drivers, swear by them.
• Why not? The MG4 is a better car for most people but if you need the space the MG5 is hard to beat at anywhere near this price.
  

MG Cyberster

• Deals boost – New car no offers below £55k
• Why you should? – At last a fast, attractive and an all electric MG soft top
• Why not? Road test reviews have been mixed regarding ride and handling. In the end it’s a bit big and heavy on the outside and a little limited even for 2 people grand touring with luggage on the inside.
  

MG ZS

• Deals boost – 5/10 with prices just under £20k
• Why you should? It’s a good sized upright SUV shape for the money
• Why not? The MG4 and even MG5 are just much better cars for the money and the ZS really is showing its age now
  

MINI

All 3 Electric Minis below are new from the ground up. One problem though is you need to love them enough to get over the fact that their battery sizes are Mini while their list prices are Maxi. Mini seem to have noticed and big discounts are now appearing.

Mini Deals

Cooper

• Deals boost – 7/10 with discounts now down to around £23.5k for smaller battery E models . and around £27k for SE (bigger battery) (Apr 25)
• Why you should? Looks like a Mini, good to drive, nice interior (although it doesn’t come out well in photos)
• Why not? Mini boot and Mini battery range while charge speed is pretty average. List price is less Mini and but after discounts off the ludicrous list prices it’s worth a look.
  

Aceman

• Deals boost – 6/10 and the discounts have arrived. We have found brand new not pre-reg smaller battery E models for £29-31k while SE with the more useful bigger battery starts at £34.5k some including packs that usually are an expensive option. (Apr25)
• Why you should? Probably the best looker in the range and in the goldilocks for space and size for a Mini, Fab interior.
• Why not? Very pricey list prices but discounts now good. If you love it enough you’ll look straight past its shortcomings still smiling but the new Kia EV3 and Skoda Elroq give you much more space and practicality, faster charging and longer range for less money.
  

Countryman

• Deals boost – 6/10. All Countryman’s have the same bigger battery and we’ve found classic trim from £30k and all wheel drive SE models from £34k (Apr 25)
• Why you should? Nice interior and big inside and out for a Mini and when you sit in it you can’t see its Marmite looks from the outside! Drives well.
• Why not? Countryman’s have always looked a little awkward and it’s a tick for this one too but if you sit inside you won’t be looking at the outside! It’s also pricey for the specs on offer but with Feb 25 discounts it looks much more compelling.
  

Microlino

Micro

• No discounts – If only it was available at £12-15k! Apr 25
• Why you should? If you want to stand out on city streets the Micro was well named fun cute and Swiss. Slotting into parking spaces is a breeze.
• For £22-23k with small range this small retro 2 seater makes no sense and there are many many much more useful alternatives. Definitely one more for the heart than the head.

Nissan

Nissan is in an odd position with fewer electric car sales than the UK average despite being the brand that sold the original Leaf, the first mass market electric car in the UK. Now they have the Ariya, OK but overpriced and the hopelessly out of date Leaf. New models can’t come soon enough.

Nissan Deals

Ariya

• Deals boost – 7/10 with 63kWh now from £26.4k but even more impressive 2 large 87kWh battery models between £26.6 and £29k!
• Why you should? It’s a handsome car inside and out
• Why not? It’s not especially efficient in fact EVDB think you’ll get similar range off a 77kWh Enyaq or ID.4 which is a problem as we’ve seen these discounted to £36k and even seen some under £30k
  

Leaf

• Deals boost – 3/10 because there are a ton of Leaf’s in the £16-17k price range while a small number of 59kWh span the £22k to £27k range
• Why you should? Discounted it’s a lot of car for the money. If you charge at home and need a fairly spacious reliable family car that you don’t plan to do long trips in then smaller battery version will get you around 145 miles from 100% charge to zero! (or around 100 miles from 80% to 10%)
• Why not? Long trips will be hobbled by the fact that it can only charge at 46kW and only manage that once a day. Unlike other EV’s the Leaf can’t cool it’s battery during or after a charge.
  Also it uses the Japanese Chademo plugs when all modern EV’s across Europe use the CCS standard. At some point you may not even find plugs for Leaf’s at newer charging stations. Once you get to paying £19k you start coming up against MG4 and MG5 which are a much better bet.

Peugeot

Peugeot is part of Stellantis so they offer 50kWh setups on smaller older cars or new big battery options on the new E3008

Peugeot Deals

e Rifter

• Deals boost – Around £28k which doesn’t boost the rating
• Why you should? It’s small but van based so is airy spacious and practical
• Why not? Sadly The Rifter gets the prize for the lowest arrange of any Peugeot EV and for a vehicle tailor made for adventurous trips the range is a big limitation even with a 10-80% charge time under half an hour.

e208

• Deals boost – 8/10 With deals from around 16k this e208 (2024 pre reg) goes from poor to brilliant value. Even top of the line GT is available under £20k (Apr 2025)
• Why you should? A really nice refined electric supermini with reasonable space, fantastic efficiency on urban roads, ok on A&B roads, a brisk charge time and even a charge port perfect for Tesla Superchargers
• Why not? The app was a joke on the prior model and probably still is with limited functions offered unreliably. Motorway efficiency not as impressive so stick to 70mph to keep it decent. Lot’s of button pressing to stop and start the car.

e2008

• Deals boost – 7/10 – we found 1 car for £20.5k and several for around £24k. That’s up to £15k off list.
• Why you should? The standard EV setup from Stellantis has been improved and the basics are here.. real world range around 185 miles (EVDB) and 10-80% charges in under 30 mins. It’s not quick but for a small family car it ticks the boxes
• Why not? If you were paying anywhere near the RRP there are options with better range and more space like the Kia EV3.

e308 and e308 SW

• Deals boost – 5/10 – While the SW estate version only get discounted down to £32k the hatch can be found for around £28k
• Why you should? Not sure.. nicely styled? The SW estate version has a big boot
• Why not? Essentially the same running gear and battery as cheaper models – the list prices are absurd for the limited range, slow performance and driving experience on offer.

E3008

• Deals boost – 7/10 – We found an allure spec for £28k and GT 31.5k but most choice is nearer £35k for the 73kWh versions Apr 2025
• Why you should? The interior and exterior design are interesting and we think attractive, the car is spacious and finally a Peugeot gets a new platform with big 73kWh and even 98kWh batteries. It does have a rear left charge flap handy for good value Tesla superchargers
• Why not? Seems like a reverse tardis with less space than you might expect and those bigger batteries won’t get you as far as you would think because the car just isn’t very efficient. Possibly the 2.2 ton weight isn’t helping here. The result is the Peugeot needs much bigger batteries and higher prices than the more efficient Renault Scenic. Apple carplay connection may be a little unreliable too.

E5008

• Deals boost – 7/10. Some in Allure spec for under £38-40k in Apr 25
• Why you should? Very similar to a e3008 but with 7 seats which gives it a new angle
• Why not? Being even bigger it’s even less efficient if you aren’t filling those seats

Polestar

Polestar deals

2

• Discount boost – 8/10 with 2024 long range from around £32k but nearer £50k for new AWD models. I would avoid the older black grill 2023 models still on sale unless they are much cheaper than the much more efficient updated models or you need 4WD.
• Why you should? Scandie style practical alternative to the Model 3. It used to come a very distant second on important stuff like range and efficiency but after a major update (inc from FWD to RWD) for 2024 model year it runs the Tesla very close. Software is google which works well and rear left charge flap is makes cheaper Tesla supercharging easy
• Why not? ride probably still on the firm side for UK roads. Normal list price is too high

3

• Discount boost – no boost. Mostly start from £75k
• Why you should? Looks modern and elegant but who is it for?
• Why not? It’s big (4.9m long) on the outside but boot space is not very generous and range is pretty average despite a massive 107kWh battery. Polestar 4 seems to outshine it

4

• Discount boost – A few decent discounts down to £52-55k although most are closer to list at £58-60k (Apr 25)
• Why you should? Modern and elegant, slightly more space for luggage and more efficient than the 3. This could be one to look at if you used to drive an iPace.
• Why not? No rear window so check you like rear camera cameras. Some reviews suggest RWD may be sweet spot when driven as a relaxed long distance GT.

Porsche

Porsche deals

Macan

• Discount boost – Tiny discounts so far. (Apr 25)
• Why you should? If you want a Sporty Electric SUV that charges fast on the road and when charging this could be for you.
• Why not? Not cheap and would expect it to be much less efficient than a Taycan. The regenerative braking is set super weak apparently because Porsche believe it’s improper to brake without pushing a break pedal. That’s a real shame because owners would love the option.

Taycan

• Discount boost – Some available from £81k upwards but the updated model is still close to list with occasional exceptions like £12k off. (Apr 25)
• Why you should? Brilliant to drive and 2024 models get bigger batteries, outstanding charging times (under 20 mins) and pretty good range if you go easy on wheel size and don’t press on too hard. Great value used.
• Why not? Not cheap and new demand is stoked by tax benefits meaning more Taycans come off lease than there is demand for. Not that spacious for a car as big as it is. Finally the charge flap location between front wheel and front doors makes for a challenge at some chargers especially Tesla.

Renault

Renault deals

5

• Deals boost – not yet but it’s well priced at RRP making list prices for Mini look ridiculous.
• Why you should? Seriously chic and head turning with fun colours and a low start price. It’s also good to drive, refined and comfortable and has good google in car software. This car could convert a new audience to EV’s as people just see one and want it! Charging speed and range are not exceptional but very usable even on longer trips. While lacking pure one pedal driving for now the B mode is easy to select on every trip and gives strong regen down to 5mph. Overall after 1,300 miles it’s a pleasure to own and drive and very useable for a smaller hatch.
• Why not? rear passenger space is tight as you would expect in a car this size and charge port location is not ideal for Tesla superchargers. Also no sunroof option yet. no one pedal driving option yet. Sacre blue.. the 4 haz it!
• Sweet spot of the range is 150hp with larger 52kWh battery. that charges at up to 100kW. RRP is £27k. Looks great in standard spec including wheels Different roof colour helps and seems to be about £400 extra.

4

• Deals boost – Not yet
• Why you should? Imagine you took a Renault 5, gave it styling inspired by a Renault 4 with way more space in rear and a decent boot with a low lip perfect for dogs, It’s also ok to drive (but slower than a 5), refined and comfortable and has good google in car software. It also has the option of a full length electric canvas roof for open air travel and unlike the Renault 5 it offers one pedal driving on mid spec upwards. Pricing is competitive but at launch heated seats and steering are only on top spec.
• Why not? Charge speed and range are so so, and charge port location is not ideal for Tesla superchargers.
• Strange but possible -we think that some people drawn to dealers by the 5 might end up leaving in a 4, especially if they carry passengers in the back.

Megane

• Discount boost – 6/10 for prices between £25k (for a 2024 pre reg) up to £30k (Apr 2025)
• Why you should? Handsome car inside and out and good google navigation which should make finding chargers easy
• Why not? Coupe styling makes rear seats are a bit claustrophobic and boot is not family size either

Scenic E-Tech

• Discount boost – 7/10 for the bigger battery version for £38-40k and we found a smaller battery model for under £37k (Apr 25)
• Why you should? Great family car. Looks good inside and out. lots of space front and back and a 545L boot as well. Rear seats let passengers set up phones or an ipad on the armrest on long journeys. Top spec even gets an adaptive roof to adjust light. Range looks decent on big battery model and google navigation should make finding chargers fairly easy
• Why not? We actually docked a point off the score because the charging times are not that impressive. 10-80% takes a leisurely 40 mins on the 87kWh version although at least you’re adding lots of range in that time. Also door handles are not user friendly. A rival Skoda Enyaq 85 can manage the same 10-80 charge in 28 mins and the deals are cheaper.

Rolls Royce

Rolls Royce is owned by BMW so they run off some of the same hardware deep down

Rolls Royce deals (up to 500 miles on the clock)

Spectre

• Discount boost – Well we did find a model for a mere £310k but that isn’t enough to move the dial!
• Why you should? Some ultra luxury cars look purely bling and frankly a bit “try hard”. The Spectre certainly has a little bling (especially in some of the owners interior colour choices) but this 5.45m long 4 seat Coupe actually delivers beauty and elegance in spades along with incredible refinement.
• Why not? Well if you get past the price tag this Rolls weighs in at an incredible 3 tons. Thus the laws of physics count against it although the enormous 102kWh battery will apparently get you close to 300 miles. By way of comparison though a £50k Kia EV6 will get a about 20 miles less but has a much bigger boot and charges in about half the time. I do think Rolls should be aiming for a charge time closer to 20 minutes rather than over 30.

Skoda

Skoda Deals

Elroq

• Discount boost – Apr 25 include 50’s from 28.5k and then 60 from £29.5k and 85s from £33k mostly in edition trims. This means a decent discount on Kia EV3’s
• Why you should? The Elroq is Karoq sized and offers lots of space for passengers and luggage in a smaller form factor than the Enyaq. Your heart might prefer the Kia EV3 but your head may prefer this Skoda. It’s at least as efficient and even more spacious.
• Why not? More conventional styling than EV3 and the umbrella is best not used when a gust of wind is predicted. Some things, including the handy charge cable net are cost options.

Enyaq

• Discount boost – Another easy 8/10 for the updated 85kWh in edition trim from £36k. Bear in mind some old shape models are being offered for more than this. Worth remembering when you price match new and pre reg deals that many cars include expensive options packs that would be on top of the list price if you put in a dealer order.
• Why you should? looks good inside and out and now comes with more extras included in the price. Spacious and flat load area. Drives well and for its size efficiency is decent.
• Why not? No frunk. Not the fastest. Some still don’t like a Skoda badge.

Smart

Smart

Smart deals

#1

• Discount boost – 7/10 especially for the larger battery Pro+ models that we’ve seen from around £26k. (Apr 25)
• Why you should? It’s modern, on pro+ upwards the range and charge speed are decent, lots of space for passengers and the interior looks special in a Mercedes kind of way.
• Why not? Boot is small and the software is a little quirky and the #3 might be the better car.

#3

• Discount boost – discounts aren’t yet as attractive.
• Why you should? Most of the advantages of the #1 (feels special especially inside) but in a slightly lower longer car that gives more range and a little bit more luggage space. Rear left charge flaps perfect for Tesla Superchargers
• Why not? Luggage space has to work for you and plain wheel designs on high spec premium models looks bland to me. Pro+ looks better.

#5

• Discount boost – Not on sale yet
• Why you should? a spacious alternative to a Tesla Model Y with very fast charging taking just 15 mins 10-80% on the bigger 100kWh battery version.
• Why not? SUV shape likely to be less efficient. If prior experience is anything to go by full software functionality may not be available from launch.

Subaru

Suburu don’t really do electric cars.. so they teamed up with Toyota, another Japanese company that doesn’t really do electric cars.

Subaru deals

Solterra

Discount boost? nope in fact the reverse 3/10.. the only offers are an ex demo and 2 cars registered in September 2023 that a dealer is still trying to sell for £50k
Details – See Toyota BZ4x

Suzuki

Japanese brands have been both slow to launch EV’s and their offerings have not been compelling. Suzuki will see how things go with the eVitara before deciding whether their current EV plans have any chance of commercial success.

Tesla

Tesla used to be about cutting edge EV technology but are falling behind the best competition especially in key areas like charging time and range. Its biggest problem however is the association with Elon Musk and his intense and toxic interference with politics in the US and Europe. Tesla’s sales in Europe halved in January 2025 and all eyes on whether the largely cosmetic upgrades on the new model Y can reverse this trend when UK deliveries begin in June 2025

Tesla deals

3

• Deals boost – no cash deals but sometimes zero interest and owner referral code discounts
• Why you should? The Model 3 remains an outstanding electric car that is great to drive, refined, practical, spacious and amazingly efficient (especially since heat pumps were added as standard). As an EV for long trips across UK and Europe it is very hard to beat.
• Why not? No longer outstandingly fast at charging and the strange decision to remove indicator stalks was a backward step. Large panoramic roof lets in a lot of heat in summer which does affect efficiency esp in slow traffic. No carplay or android auto or indicator stalks

Y

• Deals boost – no cash deals but sometimes zero interest and owner referral code discounts. Prices for the new Juniper model are similar to the outgoing car and may fall.
• Why you should? The Model Y is more practical sibling of the Model 3 which is taller and has a rear hatchback and an enormous boot space. If you have to carry a lot or have a tall family it’s a better bet. The Juniper update brings much needed suspension improvements and more refinement along with cosmetic upgrades.
• Why not? That extra space and weight costs a bit in efficiency. It’s no longer cutting edge and the new version failed to bring any battery updates so range and charge speed are very close to the older model, Disappointing with all the innovation from other brands and means this Tesla is well off the cutting edge of technology. Will it overcome the Musk effect and remain the world’s best setting car in 2025? Maybe but may well need heavy discounts.

S

• Deals boost N/A
• Why you should? The model S was refreshed including a super fast version. It is spacious comfortable and efficient
• Why not? It’s an old car now, not as well built as the competition or even the 3 and Y and pretty much dead as a UK new car as since the refresh Tesla has offered the car as left hand drive only.

X

• Deals boost N/A
• Why you should? The model S was refreshed including a super fast version. It is spacious comfortable and efficient
• Why not? It is not as well built as the competition and like the S is now left hand drive only.

Toyota

Toyota was the carmaker that first pushed more efficient hybrid systems in cars like the Prius. Sadly they now spend more money lobbying to keep fossil combustion engines and on the small and shrinking market for Hydrogen cars than they do developing electric cars. As a result they are a left behind bit player with only 6% of sales in UK being electric in September 2024.

Toyota deals

BZ4x

• Deals boost – 5/10 for the example we found for under £28k but discounts to around £37-42k are more common.
• Why you should? It is spacious and relatively good on snow and muddy tracks
• Why not? Real world efficiency, value for money, range and efficiency all disappoint compared to the competition

Vauxhall

Corsa electric

• Deals boost – 8/10 thanks to outstanding offers under £18k and even one under £17k
• Why you should? Most people know what a Corsa is and this one is electric. It’s a capable supermini with reasonable range for the class, silly RRP but great discounts. Charging is around 30 mins.
• Why not? sibling Peugeot e208 might be more stylish inside and out

Mokka-e

• Deals boost – 7/10 More great discounts this time between £18k and 19k which make a “mockery” of Vauxhalls RRP prices! (Oct’24)
• Why you should? For the money it’s a good value, style led if slightly small family car.. perfect for a couple with a small to medium dog. Charge times around 30 mins
• Why not? Same battery as Corsa on a bigger car means a bit less range.

Frontera

• Deals boost – Not yet on sale (Oct’24)
• Why you should? Usefully more space than a Mokka for passengers and way more for luggage
• Why not? – rear seat set a bit low for comfort

Astra electric / Astra Sports Tourer electric

• Deals boost – 7/10 with the hatch widely available for £23.5k. The more practical estate starts at £27k (Oct’24)
• Why you should? At its discounted prices it’s a bargain family car although the estate is caught between the much cheaper MG5 and the slightly more classy Peugeot e308 SW
• Why not? The Astra is just a bit too average to compete at the rather silly list prices set for it with a small battery for the size of car and limited range at a high price.

Vauxhall Grandland electric

• Deals boost – Too early – only just launched
• Why you should? Big spacious family SUV on same platform as Peugeot e3008
• Why not? The e3008 already has discounts. Like the Peugeot a weight above 2.2 tons for the smaller 73kWh model is unlikely to deliver great efficiency but too early to be sure. Some issues raised in early reviews.

Volkswagen

VW Deals

Up!

• Deals boost – 5/10 thanks to a good selection available around £14.5k
• Why you should? A small simple city car that was rated highly for driving experience and is spacious for its size
• Why not? It’s a very old car now with a 3 star NCAP rating, 48 min charge time and real world range of around 125 miles according to EVDB do limit its appeal

ID.3

• Deals boost – 7/10 thanks to plenty of 58kWh (and shorter range 52kWh )models from £23k to £27k. No discounts of note on the expensive 77kWh so we would swerve on these (Apr 25)
• Why you should? Quality and software both better on these updated cars so it finally feeds more like a VW EV. Acceleration and charge times are brisk.. 28 mins on the bigger battery and 25 mins on smaller.
• Why not? 77kWh ID.3 makes no sense over £33k – right now they are 40-48k and a 77kWh ID.4 is nearer 32k (Apr 25)

ID.4 + ID.5

• Deals boost – 7/10. Plenty of 77kWh ID.4 and ID.5 models between £32 and £34k. (Apr 25)
• Why you should? Practical, spacious and better to drive than it looks. Range is ok and charge speed claimed under 30 mins.
• Why not? In most colours it looks so dull and uninspiring from every angle that you have to wonder whether it was styled by someone in the finance team. Skoda Enyaq is similar money and less bland.

ID.7

• Deals boost – 8/10. Discounts in Jan 2025 we found 3 fastbacks between £36k and £38k and touring or estate versions for £47-50k for estates. We don’t review lease deals but they should be good too. (Apr 25)
• Why you should? While some reviews erroneously describe this as Tesla Model 3 rival it’s way bigger ( nearly 5m long) and more spacious especially in Tourer estate form. Best of the ID range for interior quality, refinement and it has some presence. Charging and efficiency are decent.
• Why not? it is a bit big.

ID.Buzz

• Deals boost – 7/10 thanks to single tone paint offers from £43-45k and 2 tone from around £45k.
• Why you should? Just look at it. If you’ve ever watched a succession of surfers in old VW camper vans on the back of AA relay trucks after a bank holiday weekend and still felt a warm glow this is your moment. Cute, practical (it’s a van) but it does need either a wild colour or 2 tone paint to look less like a van. The new LWB version gives 6 or 7 seat options for just £500 including a bigger battery. Not sure if they will be discounted yet.
• Why not? That brick shape does blunt the range but you’ll forgive it.

Volvo

Volvo deals

EX30

• Deals boost – 8/10 with smaller battery models now available from £30k and including £31k.
• Why you should? Scandie cool design inside and out with good eco credentials. Very fast esp as a twin motor
• Why not? software issues on some early cars and boot is much smaller than the Kia EV3 and indeed most competitors. Jury still out on range and efficiency but charge time is brisk.

EC40/ EX40

• Deals boost –
  EC40 Coupe SUV 5/10. With EC40 deals starting at just £43k-£47k well up on prior offers and much more than EX30 Apr 25
  EX40 SUV – 7/10 – this time EX30 gets the hot deals with lots of availability between £34k and £40k
• Why you should? An astonishing transformation since late 2023 update with massive increases in efficiency and range compared to the original cars. Regen braking is strong, the charge flap is passenger side rear like Tesla’s so perfect for Superchargers that offer the best value charging in UK. The shape is attractive and charging speed is under 30 mins. Overall at the best deals prices it is compelling.
• Why not? Not as spacious as you might think and the car it is based on is not the newest.

EX90

review soon. should be a more spacious take on the Polestar 3 but wouldn’t expect efficiency to be a trump card. Question is does it beat the less expensive Kia EV9.

• Deals boost – none yet

XPeng

This Chinese brand has been available in several European countries and Australia for a while now and is going to slow launch into the UK in 2025

G6

• Deals boost
• Why you should? Like a faster charging Model Y but even better one is on the way.
• Why not? No frunk, dealer locations still building out but MOST IMPORTANT there is a heavily updated G6 model already on sale in China and that should reach UK by the end of 2025. It can charge in as little as.. 12 mins. When this arrives we could be looking at a 9/10!