Best electric cars for Motability 2026
You don't have to choose between just petrol and diesel cars - the Motability scheme now includes a number of electric models too
Electric cars are becoming a common sight on UK roads as an ever-increasing number of carmakers and drivers begin the transition to all-electric power. As a result, many of these models are now available on the Motability scheme.
The best electric cars for Motability offer many of the same qualities as their combustion-powered counterparts, all with the added benefit of a smoother and quieter driving experience and lower daily running costs.
As the UK’s public charging network continues to expand and improve, owning an electric car is becoming viable for more people.
So, if you’re ready to make the switch, read on to discover some of the best electric cars on Motability listed below.
Skoda Enyaq
- Model: 210kW 85 SE L 84kWh 5 door
- PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
- Advance payment: £999
- Car size: SUV
- Fuel type: electric
- Gearbox: automatic
Ever since hitting the road in 2020, the Skoda Enyaq has been an alluring electric SUV, combining stylish looks, generous equipment levels and a competitive range. In 2025, the Enyaq received a midlife facelift and it’s better than ever.
While you can get other variants of the Enyaq in racy SportLine or Edition trims, we think the Enyaq SE L with its low £999 advanced payment is the car to go for and has all the equipment you could ever really need, coming fitted with luxuries like an electric tailgate, heated seats and artificial leather upholstery.
Overall, the cabin feels spacious, there’s up to 585 litres worth of boot space, and the materials feel suitably sturdy to the point that they should withstand family life very well.
This being an EV, you might be wondering about the Enyaq’s range. The car in question has an official range of up to 359 miles and the 77kWh battery can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in just 28 minutes. In our experience, we find the Skoda’s indicated range to be quite accurate.
Kia PV5 Passenger
- Model: PV5 Passenger 120kW Essential Long Range 71kWh 5 door Auto
- PIP weekly cost: total mobility cost
- Advance payment: £3,349
- Fuel type: electric
- Gearbox: automatic
If you want an electric car which is stylish and spacious in equal measures, the new Kia PV5 Passenger could be ideal for you.
Sharing its DNA with the Kia PV5 Cargo van, the PV5 Passenger is a great MPV for those who need extra space for mobility aids or a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle conversion thanks to its wide-opening rear tailgate and sliding doors. Whatsmore, the boot is rated at a massive 1,310 litres.
If you’re used to driving a large SUV, then getting acquainted with the PV5’s size from behind the wheel should be reasonably straightforward. The controls are nice and light, its brimming with useful tech, visibility is great and it feels composed on the move.
According to Kia, the PV5 Passenger Long Range can go up to 256 miles on a single charge. On our tests, the Standard Range car with a claimed 183-mile range did 3.3 mi/kWh and a real-world range of around 170 miles.
Read our Kia PV5 Passenger review
Ford Puma Gen-E
- Model: Puma Gen-E 124kW Select 47kWh 5dr Auto
- PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
- Advance payment: £2,995
- Car size: small SUV
- Fuel type: electric
- Gearbox: automatic
The Ford Puma has been a smash hit for the Blue Oval since hitting the road back in 2019. Ford recently gave its small SUV a mid-life facelift, making the big-selling car even better, while also introducing the all-electric Puma Gen-E.
Recent updates saw the Puma Gen-E receive a small bump in the size of its battery pack, up to 47kW from the initial 43kW pack. While the battery remains smaller than rivals like the Renault 4 with its 52kW pack, the Puma Gen-E is an efficient car.
When we tested the 43kW Puma Gen-E against the Renault 4, we were able to get close to the WLTP claimed range of 233 miles and saw efficiency figures of 4.7 mi/kWh. The Renault 4 was only able to achieve 4.0 mi/kWh and a real-world range of just over 200 miles despite its larger battery.
The cabin feels spacious and well put together and should take family life in its stride. The on-board tech and infotainment system is reasonably intuitive to use and boot space is very large for its class at 556 litres - 126 litres more than the Renault 4’s. You can also get it with the Advanced Driver Assist pack which includes an electric tailgate and a 360-degree camera which we found comes in really handy when loading the boot or parking.
Read our Ford Puma Gen-E review
Leapmotor T03
- Model: T03 70kW 37kWh 5dr Auto
- PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
- Advance payment: £799
- Car size: city car
- Fuel type: electric
- Gearbox: automatic
If you only need a small electric car for nipping to the shops or going to appointments, then the Leapmotor T03 could be just the car for you.
Chief rival to the Dacia Spring, the T03 has a bigger battery than the Spring and therefore a larger range at up to 165 miles on a single charge. The official figure is more than achievable in the real-world, as we found out when the Leapmotor T03 went head-to-head with the Dacia Spring in a twin test. It also felt slightly more refined and was able to better cope with longer, motorway journeys.
On-board equipment is very generous as standard and includes adaptive cruise control, keyless start and a large panoramic sunroof. Cabin space is fairly generous and you can even seat four adults in relative comfort.
Peugeot E-2008
- Model: E-2008 115kW GT 54kWh 5dr
- PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
- Advance payment: £2,399
- Car size: small SUV
- Fuel type: electric
- Gearbox: automatic
Peugeot is taking big steps towards electrification, and the Peugeot E-2008 certainly manages to physically stand out in the increasingly saturated small SUV market.
Tweaks to the battery as well as software tweaks now mean the E-2008 has a claimed range of up to 250 miles on a single charge. Topping up the battery shouldn’t take too long, either, with charging speeds of up to 100kW and 10 to 80 per cent completed in 30 minutes.
The French brand has stepped up its build quality, too, and its efforts are clearly impressing owners as Peugeot was voted as the seventh best car brand to own a car from in our 2025 and 2026 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey.
Read our Peugeot E-2008 review
Hyundai Kona Electric
- Model: Kona Electric 160kW Advance 65kWh 5dr Auto
- PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
- Advance payment: £899
- Car size: small SUV
- Fuel type: electric
- Gearbox: automatic
If you’re after an electric family car but fancy something a bit more stylish than a traditional MPV, the Hyundai Kona Electric is a small SUV that’s sensible in the necessary places but still boasts distinctive styling.
Over 300 miles of official battery range, a top-up speed of up to 100kW allowing for a 10 to 80 per cent charge in 34 minutes, 466 litres of boot space and a roomier cabin than the old car all make the Kona an easy car to live with every day.
Hyundai’s tech is top-notch, too, with two clear 12.3-inch screens acting as the centrepiece of the dashboard. What more could you want from a multiple Auto Express New Car Award winner?
Read our Hyundai Kona Electric review
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