Electric cars
The entry price for a brand-new, practical electric car has fallen sharply since 2023; two models on this list start at £22,995. The government's Electric Car Grant, reintroduced in July 2025, takes up to £3,750 off the purchase price of any new EV priced at or below £37,000. This list covers new cars only; all prices are standard on-the-road, before manufacturer discounts or finance deals. Models are ranked by OTR price, lowest first.
Every model that qualifies for this list, in alphabetical order. Tap any card for the full review and specs.
Atto 3 Extended Range
BYD CCS
Steps up to an 87kWh LFP pack, the largest on this list, with 260 miles WLTP and V2L at 2.2kW. Daily charging to 100% remains safe with LFP chemistry, which no comparable NMC rival at this price can offer.
Atto 3 Standard Range
BYD CCS
The LFP battery chemistry is the key differentiator: LFP cells tolerate daily charging to 100% without the degradation concerns of NMC rivals. A spacious electric SUV at a price point where that chemistry is rare.
EV6 Standard Range RWD
Kia CCS
The most expensive entry here, but the only model in this segment with 800V architecture and 168kW peak DC charging. V2L at 3.6kW is also class-leading; this is the most technology-forward car at this price point.
MG4 EV SE Long Range
MG CCS
At £3,000 more than the standard MG4, the 77kWh upgrade adds 63 extra WLTP miles and V2L at 2.2kW. This is the cheapest EV in the UK with vehicle-to-load capability at the time of writing.
MG4 EV SE Standard Range
MG CCS
Joint cheapest on the list at £22,995 and the lowest entry price for a genuine long-range hatchback; the 51kWh pack and 87kW DC charging undercut any rival at this price. Outranges the Renault 5 at the same price by 25 WLTP miles.
MG4 EV Trophy Long Range
MG CCS
Matches the Renault 5 Techno on price but leads on interior quality and specification. Same 77kWh battery as the SE Long Range; choose Trophy if equipment level matters, SE Long Range if saving money is the priority.
MG4 EV XPower AWD
MG CCS
The only AWD model on this list at this price, with dual motors and 429bhp. V2L is included; performance undercuts comparable AWD electric crossovers by a significant margin. The outlier on this list for performance buyers.
Renault 5 E-Tech Evolution 40kWh
Renault CCS
Matches the MG4 SE on price but leads on design appeal and urban packaging. A smaller footprint and retro styling make it the better city car; the MG4 has the range advantage for longer trips.
Renault 5 E-Tech Techno 52kWh
Renault CCS
Steps up from the entry Renault 5 with a 52kWh battery, 248 miles WLTP, and a heat pump as standard. The heat pump is a meaningful upgrade for UK winters, improving cold-weather efficiency over the entry model.
EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Volvo CCS
The most premium brand on this list by a clear margin. 291 miles WLTP from a compact 49kWh usable pack is achieved via a light, aerodynamic platform, and 153kW DC charging leads the sub-£37,000 segment on speed.