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Best used electric cars under £10,000 in 2026

55 models compared

55 electric models can be found second-hand in the UK for under £10,000, going by our price estimates. These are the ones with the most real-world range left after battery wear.

Ranked by estimated real-world range today: the range when new, less about 2% battery wear a year, for the newest model year that fits the budget. One car per model. Used prices are our estimates from the price when new and typical depreciation, not valuations, so check real listings.

The ranking

  1. Volkswagen ID.3
    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
    1

    Volkswagen

    Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S

    Used2020 cars

    £9,100used from, est.

    280miles(450 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2020 car today: about 248 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.6 mi/kWh
    (171 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    298 mi
    (479 km)
    • Hatchback
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 4 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  2. Tesla Model 3
    Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
    2

    Tesla

    Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD

    Used2019 cars

    £9,300used from, est.

    283miles(455 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2019 car today: about 245 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.8 mi/kWh
    (162 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    339 mi
    (545 km)
    • Sedan
    • All Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • NCA battery
  3. Tesla Model S
    Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0
    3

    Tesla

    Tesla Model S 90D

    Used2016 cars

    £9,800used from, est.

    283miles(455 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2016 car today: about 231 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.3 mi/kWh
    (188 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    279 mi
    (449 km)
    • Liftback
    • All Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
  4. Volkswagen ID.4
    Photo: LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0
    4

    Volkswagen

    Volkswagen ID.4 1st

    Used2020 cars

    £9,500used from, est.

    255miles(410 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2020 car today: about 226 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.3 mi/kWh
    (188 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    271 mi
    (436 km)
    • SUV
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  5. Hyundai Kona Electric
    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
    5

    Hyundai

    Hyundai Kona Electric 64 kWh

    Used2019–2020 cars

    £9,100used from, est.

    242miles(390 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2020 car today: about 214 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.8 mi/kWh
    (164 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    226 mi
    (363 km)
    • SUV
    • Front Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
  6. Kia e-Niro
    Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0
    6

    Kia

    Kia e-Niro 64 kWh

    Used2020–2021 cars

    £9,300used from, est.

    233miles(375 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2021 car today: about 211 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.6 mi/kWh
    (171 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    217 mi
    (349 km)
    • SUV
    • Front Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  7. MG ZS EV
    Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
    7

    MG

    MG ZS EV Long Range

    Used2021 cars

    £9,100used from, est.

    230miles(370 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2021 car today: about 208 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.4 mi/kWh
    (185 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    219 mi
    (352 km)
    • SUV
    • Front Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • V2L
    • NCM battery
  8. Kia e-Soul
    Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
    8

    Kia

    Kia e-Soul 64 kWh

    Used2020–2021 cars

    £9,600used from, est.

    230miles(370 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2021 car today: about 208 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.6 mi/kWh
    (173 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    213 mi
    (343 km)
    • SUV
    • Front Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  9. MG4
    Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
    9

    MG

    MG MG4 Electric 64 kWh

    Used2022 cars

    £9,600used from, est.

    224miles(360 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2022 car today: about 206 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.6 mi/kWh
    (171 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    249 mi
    (401 km)
    • Hatchback
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • V2L
    • NCM battery
  10. Cupra Born
    Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
    10

    CUPRA

    CUPRA Born 150 kW - 58 kWh

    Used2021 cars

    £9,400used from, est.

    217miles(350 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2021 car today: about 196 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.7 mi/kWh
    (166 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    229 mi
    (369 km)
    • Hatchback
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery

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