Structured EV data by CarsMultiverse · Updated 17 July 2026 · Prices verified July 2026
10 electric cars compared in the UK: local list prices, range, efficiency and what each really costs to charge at UK electricity rates. The cheapest EV on sale is the Dacia Spring Expression at £15,990; the cheapest to run is the Dacia Spring Expression at £3.21 per 100 km of home charging. Driving electric here costs on average 2.5× less per kilometre than a comparable petrol car.
Assumptions used on this page: household electricity at £0.30/kWh (GlobalPetrolPrices, latest published national average), 15,000 km per year, home charging. Range figures are WLTP. Prices are base list prices before options and before incentives.
Every major EV on sale in the UK: the data
| Model | Battery (kWh) | Range (WLTP, km) | kWh/100km | List price | After max incentive | Charging / 100km | Charging / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia Spring Expression | 24.3 | 225 | 10.8 | £15,990 | £12,240 | £3.21 | £482 |
| BYD Dolphin Surf Active | 30 | 220 | 13.6 | £18,675 | £14,925 | £4.05 | £607 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech Evolution (40 kWh) | 40 | 310 | 12.9 | £22,995 | £19,245 | £3.84 | £576 |
| MG4 Premium Long Range | 64 | 451 | 14.2 | £27,245 | £23,495 | £4.23 | £634 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Essential | 52 | 386 | 13.5 | £30,860 | £27,110 | £4.02 | £603 |
| Skoda Elroq SE 50 | 52 | 373 | 13.9 | £31,710 | £27,960 | £4.14 | £621 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric Advance | 48.6 | 377 | 12.9 | £32,400 | £28,650 | £3.84 | £576 |
| Kia EV3 Air Standard Range | 58.3 | 434 | 13.4 | £33,055 | £29,305 | £3.99 | £598 |
| Tesla Model 3 Standard | 64 | 534 | 12.0 | £37,990 | – | £3.57 | £536 |
| Tesla Model Y Standard | 63 | 505 | 12.5 | £41,990 | – | £3.72 | £558 |
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Incentives in the UK
Electric Car Grant: £3,750 (Band 1) or £1,500 (Band 2) at point of sale for cars under £37,000 – the band depends on manufacturer sustainability criteria, so check the official eligibility list for your exact model. ‘After incentive’ shows the maximum grant where the car is under the price cap. Full details in our EV incentives tracker and the 2026 global incentive ranking.
Charging in the UK
At £0.30/kWh, a typical 60 kWh battery costs about £18 to fill at home. Public rapid charging typically costs 2–3× the home rate. Petrol here averages £1.50/litre, so a comparable petrol car costs about £9.72 per 100 km — see the 36-country EV savings ranking for how this market compares globally. Find chargers and dealers on our United Kingdom hub or the live map.
Methodology & sources
Prices are current base list prices collected July 2026 from manufacturer configurators and UK motoring press (Carwow, Auto Express, Electrifying.com). Efficiency figures are official WLTP consumption where published, otherwise estimated from battery and range (marked in the CSV). Electricity price: GlobalPetrolPrices household average, converted at 16-Jul-2026 exchange rates. Prices and specs change frequently — confirm with the manufacturer before purchase. Spotted an error? Tell us.
FAQ
What is the cheapest electric car in the UK in 2026?
The Dacia Spring Expression, from £15,990 before incentives.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in the UK?
At home, about £0.30 per kWh — roughly £3.86 per 100 km for a typical EV, or around £579 per year at 15,000 km.
Is an EV cheaper to run than petrol in the UK?
Yes — on energy costs alone, about 2.5× cheaper per kilometre at current prices (£3.86 vs £9.72 per 100 km).
