UK electric car rankings 2026
Every list uses real-world figures, not WLTP. Prices are UK starting prices.
Real-world range by budget
- Best real-world range EVs under £30,000Top: Renault Megane E-Tech 67 kWh 220hp (MY27), 261 mi73 cars compared
- Best real-world range EVs under £40,000Top: Kia EV4 Hatchback 81.4 kWh (MY27), 314 mi178 cars compared
- Best real-world range EVs under £50,000Top: Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+, 364 mi248 cars compared
- Best real-world range EVs under £70,000Top: BMW i3 50 xDrive (MY27), 447 mi365 cars compared
Best value by budget
- Best value EVs under £30,000Top: Renault Megane E-Tech 67 kWh 220hp (MY27), 261 mi73 cars compared
- Best value EVs under £40,000Top: Kia EV4 Hatchback 81.4 kWh (MY27), 314 mi178 cars compared
- Best value EVs under £50,000Top: Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+, 364 mi248 cars compared
- Best value EVs under £70,000Top: BMW i3 50 xDrive (MY27), 447 mi365 cars compared
Most efficient by body style
- Most efficient electric SUVsTop: Hyundai INSTER Long Range, 4.1 mi/kWh242 cars compared
- Most efficient electric hatchbacksTop: Dacia Spring Electric 70, 4.3 mi/kWh67 cars compared
- Most efficient electric saloonsTop: Tesla Model 3 RWD (Highland), 4.7 mi/kWh48 cars compared
- Most efficient electric liftbacksTop: BMW i4 eDrive35, 4.0 mi/kWh38 cars compared
- Most efficient electric estate carsTop: Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+, 4.2 mi/kWh26 cars compared