THE TEN cheapest electric cars that could save you thousands have been revealed.
Drivers are often put off buying electric cars due to hefty price tags.
The ten cheapest electric cars that could save you thousands have been revealedREUTERS
Tesla motors can cost upwards of £42k to buy new.
An equally popular electric car, the KIA EV6, can cost anywhere between £37k and £46k.
Here, we roundup the cheapest EVs currently on sale in the UK – would you make the swap to electric?
1. Citroen Ami – £7,696
The Ami’s electric motor produces 8bhp, and its top speed is restricted to 28mphAstuce Productions
The official range is only up to 46 miles between charges, although Citroën says its tiny battery can be charged to full in as little as three hours.
And costing just £7,696 on average, the Citroen Ami is an affordable option.
2. Smart EQ Fortwo – £22,225
The battery has a total capacity of 17.6kWhAlamy
The Smart EQ fortwo coupe is rear-wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 11.6 seconds.
It’s a pricier motor, at £22k on average.
3. MG 4 EV – £26,995
This EV has a capacity of 51 kWhGetty Images
The MG4 EV is a battery electric small family car (C-segment) produced by the Chinese automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque.
It costs around £26k.
4. Fiat 500 – £28,195
The maximum power of the Fiat 500e is 87 kW (117 hp)GETTY_HUB
The Fiat New 500 (project 332) is a battery-electric city car by the Italian manufacturer Fiat.
The maximum power of the Fiat 500e is 87 kW (117 hp).
And the Fiat 500e can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 9.0 seconds.
5. Nissan Leaf – £28,995
A range of about 145 miles is achievable on a fully charged batteryGetty Images
The 2023 Nissan Leaf takes only 6.8 seconds to go from 0-60 miles per hour.
It costs around £29k to buy new.
6. Mini Electric – £29,000
The battery of the Mini Electric has a total capacity of 32.6 kWhAGENCYSUB
The top speed of the Mini Electric is limited to 150 km/h (93 mph).
At £29k, it’s significantly cheaper than higher range models.
7. Renault Zoe – £29,995
it can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 11.4 secondsRenault
The Renault Zoe – known as Renault Zoe E-Tech Electric since 2021 – is a five-door supermini electric car produced by the French manufacturer Renault.
8. MG ZS EV – £30,495
SAIC MotorThe MG ZS EV Standard Range is front-wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 8.6 seconds[/caption]
The MG ZS is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automotive manufacturer SAIC Motor under the British MG marque.
It’s a pricier motor, at £30k.
9. MG 5 SW EV – £30,995
The MG MG5 EV Long Range battery has a total capacity of 61.1 kWh
The MG5 is a series of compact cars that have been produced by SAIC Motor under the MG marque since 2012.
An estimated range of about 205 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery.
10. Mazda MX-30 – £31,250
The Mazda MX-30 is a fully electric vehicleAlamy
The maximum power of this car is 105 kW, and the maximum torque is 195 lb-ft.
Its front wheel can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 9.7 seconds.