Best electric cars for Motability 2025/2026

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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, but with the added benefits of zero-emissions, lower day-to-day running costs and a much smoother, easier and quieter driving experience.

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 find the best electric cars on Motability listed below.

Dacia Spring

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Model: Spring 27kWh Extreme 65 48kW 5dr
PIP weekly cost: £70
Advance payment: nil
Car size: city car
Fuel type: electric
Gearbox: automatic

Dacia has taken the ‘less is more’ approach with its Spring city car, because this is a compact, no-frills model that provides everything you’ll probably need and nothing more.

The model on offer here is in range-topping Extreme trim, though, so you do get a few extra comforts such as a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen, all-round electric windows and vehicle-to-grid charging.

The battery is equally humble at just 26.8kWh in size and offers up to 140 miles on a single charge. This figure is pretty accurate as we found out when the Spring went up against the Leapmotor T03 in our group test.

If all you need is a simple, low-cost and stress-free car for hopping around the city streets, the Spring could be the solution.

Ford Puma Gen-E

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Model: Puma Gen-E 123kW Premium 43kWh 5dr Auto
PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
Advance payment: nil payment
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.

The Puma Gen-E is the car we’d opt for on Motability as it’s available with no advanced payment. 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.

The 43kWh battery is smaller than rivals but the Puma Gen-E is quite an efficient car. When we tested it 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 52kWh 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.

Citroen e-Berlingo/Vauxhall Combo Life Electric/Peugeot E-Rifter

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Model: multiple options
PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
Advance payment: from £495
Car size: MPV
Fuel type: electric
Gearbox: automatic

While van-based MPVs are seldom described as stylish, few can deny their sheer versatility.

The Citroen e-Berlingo, Vauxhall Combo Life Electric and Peugeot E-Rifter all share the same platform, and are mostly identical apart from the badges. Official range is quoted at 213 miles on the WLTP combined cycle which should be plenty for most people if you’re driving around town, to the shops or commuting locally.

All three also offer a huge amount of space inside for passengers and cargo, and they can also be altered to accommodate wheelchairs or other mobility aids. These fully electric family cars are all available with low advance payments, too.

Leapmotor T03

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Model: T03 70kW 37kWh 5dr Auto
PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
Advance payment: nil
Car size: city car
Fuel type: electric
Gearbox: automatic

If you aren’t quite sold on the Dacia Spring but only need a small car, the Leapmotor T03 could be just the car for you.

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

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Model: E-2008 115kW Allure 54kWh 5dr
PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
Advance payment: £899
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.

Recent upgrades 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 in our 2025 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey.

Hyundai Kona Electric

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Model: Kona Electric 160kW Advance 65kWh 5dr Auto
PIP weekly cost: total mobility allowance
Advance payment: £999
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?