The best electric car discounts

Version 50kWh Ultimate | List price £33,050 | Best price £17,800 | Total discount £15,250 (46.14%)

The Vauxhall Corsa Electric goes to show that you don’t need space-age styling or a huge budget to get behind the wheel of a decent EV. Like the related Peugeot e-208, there are two battery options. Cheaper models use a 46.3kWh (usable capacity) pack that can officially cover 221 miles – more than a Citroën ë-C3 or entry-level Renault 5. Every Corsa Electric has spritely acceleration, although vague steering and body lean around bends stops it from feeling sporty. Its ride is also more fidgety than an e-208’s.

Nevertheless, the Corsa Electric has a smart interior that retains many physical controls. It’s also reasonably well-equipped, with the top-spec Ultimate getting 17in alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Front passengers have plenty of room to stretch out, although there’s not much rear leg room. A 309-litre boot is more than you get in a Hyundai Inster, but the R5 offers slightly more.

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Version 54kWh GS | List price £35,105 | Best price £18,990 | Total discount £16,115 (45.91%)

As well as its Stellantis siblings, the Fiat 600e and Peugeot e-2008, the Vauxhall Mokka Electric faces stiff competition from the Kia EV3 and Renault 4. Most Mokkas, including the GS, use a 154bhp electric motor for a 0-62mph sprint time of 9.0sec. That’s quick enough for motorway overtaking, but an EV3 is swifter still. Soft suspension helps keep the Mokka Electric composed over bumps, although it also means it leans more around bends than an R4. 

With a 50.8kWh (usable capacity) battery, the Mokka Electric can officially cover 250 miles – more than a Ford Puma Gen-E, but less than an EV3. Inside, the Mokka Electric has a commanding view of the road, although rear leg room and boot space are tighter than some rivals. Nevertheless, the Mokka Electric comes with plenty of standard equipment, with the GS featuring 18in alloy wheels, climate control, automatic windscreen wipers and an alarm.

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Version 64kWh XPower | List price £36,745 | Best price £22,999 | Total discount £13,746 (37.41%)

The MG4 is regularly among the best-selling electric models among private buyers, and it’s easy to see why. It undercuts the Kia EV3 and Volkswagen ID 3 but remains practical and, if you choose the XPower, incredibly powerful. Its dual-motor setup makes a combined 429bhp, which is enough to get the MG4 to 62mph in just 3.6sec – faster than a Porsche Taycan 4S. Even so, the XPower’s firm suspension gives it a fidgety ride and the Alpine A290 is more fun around corners. Its official range of 239 miles is also less than most MG4s.

The MG4’s driving position is rather awkward and the interior’s design isn’t as attractive as a Citroën ë-C3’s. Even so, there’s enough room for six-footers in the back and the 363-litre boot is practical, although the Cupra Born and Renault Megane are bigger still. In XPower trim, the MG4 comes with an Alcantara interior, 18in alloy wheels and orange brake calipers as standard.

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Version Pro 59kWh Match | List price £36,660 | Best price £23,491 | Total discount £13,169 (35.92%)

Despite being older than the Hyundai Kona Electric and MG4, the Volkswagen ID 3 still impresses with its standard equipment. Mid-spec Match trim gets 18in alloy wheels, LED headlights with high beam assist, dual-zone climate control and a reversing camera. There’s also plenty of rear space for tall adults and a decent-sized 385-litre boot.

There’s a wide range of battery options, with Pro models using a 59kWh (usable capacity) unit for a 269-mile official range. That’s a bit more than an equivalent Cupra Born, although the MG4 SE Long Range can go further still. With a 201bhp electric motor, the ID 3 is powerful enough for trips up the motorway, but you’ll encounter more wind noise than you would in a Renault Megane. Nevertheless, it’s more engaging to drive than a Kona Electric, particularly on twisty roads. Its brake pedal is also less grabby than the Megane’s.

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Version 50kWh GT | List price £32,300 | Best price £21,445 | Total discount £10,855 (33.61%)

The Peugeot e-208 might be one of the oldest electric hatchbacks around, pre-dating the BYD Dolphin, Hyundai Inster and Renault 5, but its smart appearance and lengthy list of standard features mean it’s still competitive. In GT trim, it comes with climate control, ambient lighting, front and rear parking sensors, and a reversing camera. There are two battery options to choose from, with cheaper e-208s using a 46.3kWh (usable capacity) unit to officially cover up to 224 miles – more than a Citroën ë-C3 or entry-level Smart #1. You can also opt for a more expensive 48.1kWh battery that can cover 268 miles.

All e-208s accelerate from 0-62mph in about eight seconds and have a comfortable ride, although the MG4 leans less around corners. The e-208’s interior is plush and has plenty of space in the front. Even so, the Dolphin and MG4 have more rear leg room. The e-208’s 311-litre boot is more spacious than most small cars, though.

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Version eDrive40 83.9kWh M Sport Pro eDrive | List price £78,405 | Best price £53,999 | Total discount £24,406 (31.13%)

Despite looking almost identical to the petrol-powered BMW 5 Series, the BMW i5 is a very capable electric executive car. In its entry-level eDrive40 setup, the i5 makes 335bhp, which is enough for it to reach 62mph in 6.0sec – not as quick as a Porshce Taycan or Tesla Model 3, but certainly spritely enough for most situations. Every i5 comes with an 81.2kWh (usable capacity) battery for a 384-mile official range.

With a firm suspension setup, the i5 is more controlled over bumps than a Mercedes EQE, although things are unsettled on the motorway. There’s a fair amount of body lean around corners, but the i5 still feels agile. The i5 has a classier interior than the Audi A6 e-tron’s, and has enough space for four adults – the rear middle passenger will need to straddle a hump in the floor. What’s more, while the 490-litre boot is bigger than the EQE’s, its saloon-style opening isn’t as big as the A6 e-tron’s.

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Version e-Boost 59kWh V1 | List price £35,690 | Best price £24,660 | Total discount £11,030 (30.91%)

The Cupra Born is the Volkswagen ID 3’s sporty sibling, and competes alongside the MG4 and Renault Megane. Cheaper Borns use a 59kWh (usable capacity) battery for an official range of 265 miles, placing it between the entry-level MG4 and Megane. Most models also use a 228bhp electric motor for a 0-62mph sprint time of 6.7sec – slightly less than the Megane. 

The Born has accurate steering and very little body lean around the corners. Around town, the ride is supple; however, on the motorway, the Born feels somewhat fidgety. While the Born’s interior feels more upmarket than the ID 3’s, it retains the same fiddly touch-sensitive controls for the air conditioning. You do get plenty of front and rear passenger space, though, and the 385-litre boot is quite a bit larger than the MG4’s. There’s also a fair amount of standard equipment – even the entry-level V1 gets sports bucket seats, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting and a reversing camera.

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Version 64kWh Trophy Long Range | List price £33,745 | Best price £23,499 | Total discount £10,246 (30.36%)

Based on the MG4 hatchback, the S5’s range of batteries and motors is familiar. In Trophy Long Range form, the S5 uses a 61.7kWh (usable capacity) battery for an official range of 288 miles. A 228bhp motor also gives the Trophy Long Range a 0-60mph time of 6.1sec when we tested it, which is quicker than any Kia EV3 or Renault Scenic. The S5 has a good amount of grip around corners, although more body lean than you get in a Skoda Elroq. What’s more, while the S5’s ride is composed around town, potholes are more noticeable at speed than they would be in an EV3.

The S5’s interior feels well built and uses physical controls. There’s plenty of head and leg room for all passengers, although the 453-litre boot isn’t quite as much as you get in a Scenic or Elroq. As standard, the top-spec S5 Trophy Long Range comes with a 360-degree camera, wireless phone charger, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel.

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Version 73kWh Allure | List price £46,060 | Best price £32,995 | Total discount £13,065 (28.37%)

The Peugeot e-3008 combines coupé styling and SUV practicality. Cheaper models use a 73kWh (usable capacity) battery for an official range of 326 miles – more than the cheapest Tesla Model Y can manage and about on-par with an equivalent Kia EV6. A 207bhp motor gives the e-3008 a 0-62mph acceleration time of 8.8sec. Around town, the e-3008’s ride is rather unsettled, although it settles down at higher speeds. Nevertheless, overly light steering means the e-3008 isn’t as sharp around corners as an EV6 or Model Y.

Much like other Peugeots, the e-3008’s interior is plush and attractive. There’s a good amount of head room all round, although tall rear passengers will be short on head room. The 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats are also more practical than what you get in an EV6 or Volvo EC40. In entry-level Allure trim, the e-3008 features a reversing camera, rear parking sensors and a wireless phone charger.

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Version 68.8kWh Elegance | List price £40,660 | Best price £29,610 | Total discount £11,050 (27.18%)

While it bears a close resemblance to the petrol-powered Honda HR-V, the e:Ny1 is a dedicated electric car that rivals the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Niro EV and Peugeot e-2008. Every e:Ny1 uses a 201bhp electric motor to reach 62mph in 7.6sec – faster than the Ford Puma Gen-E and Renault 4. It doesn’t feel particularly quick off the mark, though, and the steering has an artificial feel to it. With a 61.9kWh (usable capacity) battery, the e:Ny1 can officially cover 256 miles – something the Kona Electric and EV3 can beat.

There’s plenty of leg room all round in the e:Ny1, although head room is limited for the rear middle occupant, who has to sit on a raised seat. The 361-litre boot is slightly larger than a Jeep Avenger’s, although the Puma Gen-E and R4 offer more. As standard, the entry-level e:Ny1 Elegance comes with keyless entry, heated front seats and a wireless phone charger.

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