The £30k-£40k price bracket is the EV market’s sweet spot, offering genuinely capable cars with 300+ mile range, fast charging, roomy interiors and 5-star safety. Which of these electric cars gives you the most for your money?
Renault Scenic
The Renault Scenic offers the best overall value in this price bracket - strong range, fast charging, and practical space.
Top 15 ranked
Ranked by value score - what you get per pound - range, battery, charging, space, safety per £1k.
| # | Car | Value | Price | Range | DC Charge | Boot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renault Scenic | 7.7/10 | £36,995 | 392 mi | 150 kW | 545L |
| 2 | VW ID.5 | 7.4/10 | £36,995 | 352 mi | 165 kW | 539L |
| 3 | VW ID.4 | 7.4/10 | £36,995 | 352 mi | 165 kW | 533L |
| 4 | Citroën ë-C5 Aircross | 7.2/10 | £34,065 | 322 mi | 160 kW | 565L |
| 5 | MG4 EV | 7.2/10 | £29,995 | 280 mi | 154 kW | 388L |
| 6 | Hyundai Ioniq 3 | 7.2/10 | £22,245 | 213 mi | 119 kW | 441L |
| 7 | MG S6 EV | 7/10 | £37,995 | 329 mi | 150 kW | 674L |
| 8 | MG4 EV Urban | 7/10 | £23,495 | 202 mi | 82 kW | 577L |
| 9 | KGM Torres EVX | 7/10 | £36,995 | 287 mi | - | 839L |
| 10 | Renault Megane | 7/10 | £31,995 | 306 mi | 165 kW | 440L |
| 11 | Volvo EX40 | 6.9/10 | £39,610 | 355 mi | 200 kW | 410L |
| 12 | MINI Countryman | 6.8/10 | £33,005 | 310 mi | 130 kW | 460L |
| 13 | Leapmotor B10 | 6.8/10 | £31,495 | 270 mi | 168 kW | 430L |
| 14 | Mazda 6e | 6.8/10 | £38,995 | 348 mi | 195 kW | 336L |
| 15 | MG S5 EV | 6.8/10 | £31,495 | 298 mi | 139 kW | 453L |
Best family EVs under £40k
The best value when you need room for the whole family:
| # | Car | Value | Family | Boot | NCAP | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renault Scenic | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | 545L | 5★ | £36,995 |
| 2 | VW ID.5 | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | 539L | 5★ | £36,995 |
| 3 | VW ID.4 | 7.4/10 | 8.1/10 | 533L | 5★ | £36,995 |
| 4 | Citroën ë-C5 Aircross | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | 565L | 4★ | £34,065 |
| 5 | Hyundai Ioniq 3 | 7.2/10 | 8.2/10 | 441L | - | £22,245 |
| 6 | MG4 EV Urban | 7/10 | 9.4/10 | 577L | 5★ | £23,495 |
| 7 | KGM Torres EVX | 7/10 | 8.9/10 | 839L | - | £36,995 |
| 8 | Renault Megane | 7/10 | 8.9/10 | 440L | 5★ | £31,995 |
| 9 | Volvo EX40 | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | 410L | 5★ | £39,610 |
| 10 | Leapmotor B10 | 6.8/10 | 6.4/10 | 430L | 5★ | £31,495 |
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