Abarth to VW: Every sub-£30k electric car on sale – and how far they go

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Friday, 9 Oct 2026 05:00 0 10 autotech

Range: 241-250 miles

Renault 5

Retro styling and competitive pricing have made the ‘Cinq’ hard to miss. Only the larger battery gets the full government grant, which means it’s a cheap upgrade. 

Price: From £21,495 with ECG

Range: 198-260 miles

Skoda Epiq

A close relation to the Cupra Raval but majoring on clever storage – including an umbrella compartment and a large boot with side hooks. A smaller, cheaper battery will follow.

Price: From £26,200 with ECG

Range: 267-272 miles

Smart #1

Stick with the most basic version and Smart’s smallest SUV just edges under the £30,000 threshold.

Price: From £29,960

Range: 193 miles

Suzuki eVitara

Suzuki has slashed £3750 off its first EV, matching the government grant and undercutting the near-identical Toyota Urban Cruiser. 

Price: From £26,249

Range: 213-264 miles

Vauxhall Astra Electric 

Recently updated, the electric Astra boasts the longest range under £30,000.

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