Did you know, the UK’s cheapest new car is an EV? It’s a milestone for a technology that’s traditionally come with a price premium, and good news if you’re making the switch to electric power.
As competition heats up, there’s a fast-growing choice of EVs under £30,000. We’ve rounded them up below, including the maximum range you can get below that price threshold.
See which takes your fancy and click on the links to see what we think of them all.
The Fiat 500e’s sporty sibling packs 152bhp and an optional folding roof.
Price: From £24,245 with Electric Car Grant (ECG)
Range: 158-164 miles
A spacious supermini with hot hatch performance, generous interior space and a single-trim model range.
Price: From £28,950
Range: 268 miles
Compact, efficient and cleverly packaged, ultra-low pricing has helped BYD’s city car find strong demand in the UK.
Price: From £18,675
Range: 137-193 miles
This electric supermini is barely pricier than its petrol counterparts, thanks to the government grant.
Price: From £18,495 with ECG
Range: 132-200 miles Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
A surprisingly spacious crossover focused on comfort but lacking the seven-seat option available for fuel-burning versions.
Price: £23,615 with ECG
Range: 189-248 miles
Our price cap limits the ë-C4 fastback to the smaller of its two battery options.
Price: £27,215 with ECG
