If you are looking to make the switch from ICE to EV, you will need to know how much an electric car costs.
An electric car can cost anywhere between £25,000 and £100,000, depending on the model.
We have gathered the price of every electric car available to buy brand new in the UK – with the cheapest being the Citroen Ami quadricycle at £7,695, and the most expensive being the Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV, at £180,860.
As of August 2024, the average price of a brand-new electric car in the UK is £54,324.61.
All electric car prices are correct as of August 2024 and are sourced from each manufacturer's website. The prices shown are for the standard trim of each model. Optional extras and home charging options will increase the price. Only mass-produced electric cars have been considered.
Please note these prices are subject to constant change. Please check directly with the manufacturer’s website for up to date pricing.
Abarth 500e - £34,195
Audi e-tron GT quattro - £88,365
Audi Q4 e-tron - £51,965
Q4 Sportback e-tron - £53,465
Audi Q6 e-tron - £69,700
SQ6 e-tron - £93,675
Audi Q8 e-tron - £71,510
Q8 Sportback e-tron - £74,010
Audi SQ8 e-tron - £99,010
SQ8 Sportback e-tron - £102,110
Audi RS e-tron GT - £120,515
BMW i4 eDrive M Sport - £70,440
BMW i4 M50 xDrive Gran Coupe - £70,375
BMW i5 - £67,695
BMW i5 M60 xDrive - £97,745
BMW i5 EDrive40 Touring - £69,945
BMW i7 - £101,765
BMW i7 M70 - £164,320
BMW iX - £70,985
BMW iX M60 - £124,605
BMW iX1 - £46,205
BMW iX2 - £58,040
BMW iX3 - £65,160
BYD ATTO 3 - £37,695
BYD Dolphin - £30,195
BYD SEAL - £45,695
Citroen Ami - £7,695
Citroen e-Berlingo - £27,995
Citroen e-C4 X - £32,355
Citroen e-Spacetourer - £38,080
CUPRA e-Born - £34,125
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense - £36,715
Fiat 500e - £28,195
Fiat 600e - £32,995
Ford Electric Explorer - £39,875
Ford Mustang Mach-e - £48,830
Genesis G80 - £69,905
Genesis GV60 - £65,105
Genesis GV70 - £65,105
Honda e:NY1 - £39,995
Hyundai Ioniq 5 - £43,445
Hyundai Ioniq 6 - £47,040
Hyundai Kona Electric - £34,995
Jaguar I-Pace EV400 - £69,995
Kia e-Niro - £37,325
Kia EV6 - £45,275
Kia EV9 - £65,025
Kia Soul EV - £32,875
Lexus UX300e - £47,495
Lexus RZ - £59,995
Maxus MIFA 9 - £65,290
Maxus eDeliver 3 - £34,000
Maxus eDeliver 7 - £44,995
Maxus eDeliver 9 - £63,000
Maxus T90EV - £49,950
Mazda MX-30 - £27,995
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ - £49,750
Mercedes-Benz EQB 205+ - £52,800
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV - £90,560
Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon - £99,835
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV - £129,470
Mercedes-Benz EQV - £87,995
Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV - £180,860
MG ZS EV - £30,495
MG4 EV - £26,995
MG4 EV XPOWER - £36,495
MG5 EV - £30,995
MINI Cooper Electric - £30,000
MINI Aceman Electric - £31,800
MINI Countryman - £42,080
Nissan Ariya - £39,645
Nissan Leaf - £28,495
ORA 03 - £31,995
Peugeot e-208 - £33,250
Peugeot e-2008 - £39,900
Peugeot e-308 - £40,800
Peugeot e-3008 - £45,850
Peugeot e-Rifter - £35,775
Peugeot e-Traveller - £49,495
Polestar 2 - £43,950
Polestar 3 - £75,900
Polestar 4 - £59,990
Porsche Taycan - £86,500
Porsche Macan - £69,800
Renault Kangoo Van e-Tech - £37,075
Renault Megane e-Tech - £33,995
Renault Scenic e-Tech - £37,495
Renault Trafic Van e-Tech - £43,155
Skoda Enyaq 60 - £38,970
Enyaq 60 Edition - £40,585
Enyaq 85 Edition - £44,540
Enyaq 85x Sportline Plus - £48,605
Enyaq 85 L&K - £51,340
Enyaq vRS - £53,120
smart #1 - £31,950
smart #3 - £32,950
Subaru Solterra - £52,495
Tesla Model 3 - £39,990
Tesla Model S - available upon request
Tesla Model Y - £44,990
Tesla Model X - available upon request
Toyota bZ4x - £42,860
Toyota Proace Electric - £38,378.33
Toyota Proace City Electric - £30,578
Toyota Proace Verso Electric - £42,988
Vauxhall Corsa-e - £32,445
Vauxhall Mokka-e - £29,495
Vauxhall Astra-e - £37,795
Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life - £39,190
Vauxhall Combo-e Life - £32,180
Vauxhall Movano Electric - available upon request
Volkswagen ID.3 - £35,700
Volkswagen ID.4 - £42,640
Volkswagen ID.5 - £45.860
Volkswagen ID.7 - £51,550
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer - £52,240
Volkswagen ID.Buzz - £59,035
Volvo EC40 - £50,487
Volvo EX30 - £33,044
Volvo EX90 - £96,255
Volvo EX40 - £44,601
Volvo EC40 - £50,487
The cheapest electric car currently available in the UK is the Citroën Ami. Prices start from just £7,695.
The Citroen Ami is technically a quadricycle, meaning it can only go 27.9mph and is not permitted to be driven on motorways. The cheapest electric ar in the UK which can drive on motorways is the MG4 EV, with prices starting at £26,995.
The most expensive electric car currently available in the UK is the Mercedes-Benz G-Class Electric. Prices start from £180,860.
It is important to note that many of these cars may be more expensive after different trim levels are added during configuration.
The most expensive electric car available is the Aspark Owl. This limited-edition hyper car costs a staggering £2.68 million and only 50 models will be built.
If you’re now certain that you can afford to buy an electric car, you need to be sure that you can afford to run it as well. Find out how much you can expect to spend on maintenance, insurance, road tax and more in this article.
Once you’ve bought your new electric car, you’ll need to get it insured. Find out about electric car insurance and how much it costs here.
Don’t be put off by the cost of an electric car. There are plenty of different ownership options, including leasing and an electric car subscription service. Find out more about the different ways to own an EV here.
A brand-new car is a big investment – especially if you are a first-time electric vehicle owner. However, you can lease or buy through PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) Finance, certain models for less than £400 a month. Find out which ones you can drive this cheaply here.