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Best used electric cars under £25,000 in 2026

171 models compared

171 electric models can be found second-hand in the UK for under £25,000, 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. Mercedes-Benz CLA
    Photo: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0
    1

    Mercedes-Benz

    Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+

    Used2025 cars

    £24,700used from, est.

    364miles(585 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2025 car today: about 356 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    4.3 mi/kWh
    (145 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    464 mi
    (746 km)
    • Sedan
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  2. Tesla Model 3
    Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
    2

    £21,400used from, est.

    342miles(550 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2024 car today: about 328 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    4.6 mi/kWh
    (136 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    407 mi
    (655 km)
    • Sedan
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  3. Kia EV4
    Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
    3

    Kia

    Kia EV4 Hatchback 81.4 kWh

    Used2025–2026 cars

    £18,900used from, est.

    314miles(505 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2026 car today: about 314 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    4.0 mi/kWh
    (154 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    328 mi
    (528 km)
    • Hatchback
    • Front Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • V2L
    • NCM battery
  4. Tesla Model S
    Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0
    4

    Tesla

    Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

    Used2020–2021 cars

    £22,000used from, est.

    345miles(555 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2021 car today: about 312 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.5 mi/kWh
    (177 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    385 mi
    (620 km)
    • Liftback
    • All Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • NCA battery
  5. BMW i4
    Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
    5

    BMW

    BMW i4 eDrive40

    Used2021–2023 cars

    £22,000used from, est.

    320miles(515 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2023 car today: about 301 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    4.0 mi/kWh
    (157 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    355 mi
    (572 km)
    • Liftback
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  6. Mercedes-Benz EQE
    Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
    6

    Mercedes-Benz

    Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+

    Used2022 cars

    £24,700used from, est.

    326miles(525 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2022 car today: about 301 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.6 mi/kWh
    (173 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    355 mi
    (571 km)
    • Sedan
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  7. Renault Scenic E-Tech
    Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
    7

    Renault

    Renault Scenic E-Tech EV87 220hp (TU2025)

    Used2025–2026 cars

    £18,900used from, est.

    298miles(480 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2026 car today: about 298 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.4 mi/kWh
    (181 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    299 mi
    (481 km)
    • SUV
    • Front Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • V2L
    • NCM battery
  8. Peugeot e-3008
    Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
    8

    Peugeot

    Peugeot e-3008 97 kWh Long Range

    Used2024 cars

    £23,100used from, est.

    311miles(500 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2024 car today: about 298 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.2 mi/kWh
    (194 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    318 mi
    (512 km)
    • SUV
    • Front Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • V2L
    • NCM battery
  9. Citroën C5 Aircross
    Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
    9

    Citroën

    Citroën C5 Aircross Long Range

    Used2025 cars

    £18,800used from, est.

    301miles(485 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2025 car today: about 295 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.1 mi/kWh
    (200 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    306 mi
    (492 km)
    • SUV
    • Front Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • V2L
    • NCM battery
  10. Volkswagen ID.3
    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
    10

    Volkswagen

    Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S

    Used2025–2026 cars

    £20,200used from, est.

    295miles(475 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2026 car today: about 295 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

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

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