Best company cars £25,000 to £30,000
These are the best company cars for between £25,000 to £30,000
It’s no secret that plenty of cars are going up in price, but while the choice may be a little bit slimmer than it used to be, you still don’t need to search too far to find some great company cars on a more modest budget. In fact, our experts have made the hunt even easier by rounding up the best company cars for £25,000 to £30,000.
Every car on this list has been thoroughly tested by our road testing team, and they offer attractive company car tax rates as well as low running costs.
The best company cars for £25,000 to £30,000
Read on to find our favourite company cars that you can buy for £25,000 to £30,000.
| Model | Price from | Fuel type | BiK band |
| MG4 Urban | £23,500 | Electric | 4% |
| Renault 4 | £27,000 | Electric | 4% |
| Renault 5 | £23,000 | Electric | 4% |
| Nissan Micra | £23,000 | Electric | 4% |
| Vauxhall Frontera | £24,800 | Electric | 4% |
Keep reading to find our expert road testers’ best company cars from £25,000 to £30,000. You can also go directly to a specific model via the links above..
MG4 Urban
- Price from: £23,500
- Fuel Type: electric
- CO2/BiK band: 0g/km/4%
It’s a little confusing, but other than the MG badge, the MG4 Urban isn’t related to the MG4. And despite the Urban tag, it’s actually a little larger. It is, however, cheaper - one of the benefits of it being a newer car and taking advantage of advancements in EV tech and lower battery prices. This one’s also front-wheel drive, more like a conventional family car than the rear-drive MG4 which, for further confusion, remains on sale.
The Urban is a good all-rounder though. For a price barely greater than that of a Renault 5 you get a larger and more practical machine, albeit one expunged of all character and style - it’s neither as fun to drive as the Renault, nor the non-Urban MG4, and isn’t as stylish as either. It’s easy to drive and it’s comfortable though, and the 258-mile claimed range is competitive for its price bracket. That low price will really help keep company car costs down, too.
“With prices starting from less than £23,500, this family hatchback offers more space than some mid-size SUVs, all of the equipment that you are likely to need comes as standard.” - Dean Gibson, senior test editor
Renault 4
- Price from: £27,000
- Fuel Type: electric
- CO2/BiK band: 0g/km/4%
The original Renault 4 was a dependable and affordable workhorse for plenty of people, and now this true French classic has been reimagined for the EV era. Today, the R4 can cover up to 254 miles thanks to its 52kWh battery, and it comes with plenty of mod cons including a heat pump, 10.1-inch touchscreen and a reversing camera.
While some might roll their eyes at the thought of yet another car being transformed into a small SUV, this undoubtedly works in the R4’s favour as it’s a genuinely practical electric car. The 420-litre boot is a decent size and it’s easy to load thanks to its low lip. There’s ample room for four adult passengers, too. Our road testers found the closely-related Renault 5 slightly more entertaining to drive, but the Renault 4 still maintains its composure pretty well in most driving situations.
“On the road, the R4 feels neatly tied down, despite Renault claiming it has a slightly softer set-up than the 5, with a willingness to change direction that’s missing in plenty of its rivals.” - Richard Ingram, deputy editor
Renault 5
- Price from: £23,000
- Fuel Type: electric
- CO2/BiK band: 0g/km/4%
You can get the Renault 5 E-Tech for less than £24k, but we’d say it’s worth investing a few extra thousand in the 148bhp Techno model, because this higher-power variant is tied to a larger 52kWh battery pack, which in turn delivers a claimed 248-mile range; the basic model’s 40kWh pack gets you a still-decent 193 miles.
All Renault 5s look absolutely fantastic, though, and they drive well too, with a grown-up feel, a well controlled ride, and just a hint of fun in the corners. The Google-based infotainment is a firm Auto Express favourite with responsive software and good looks, and while rear-seat space is a bit tight, up front the 5 looks and feels great.
“Renault has engineered a feeling of solidity into the way that the 5 behaves on the road. In terms of refinement and stability, it really doesn’t feel like a small car at all. It’s all very grown up and reassuring.” - Alex Ingram, contributor
Nissan Micra
- Price from: £23,000
- Fuel Type: electric
- CO2/BiK band: 0g/km/4%
You could say that the Nissan Micra is here because the Renault 5 is here. They are, after all, basically the same car, though Renault gets the credit for developing the car, while Nissan has done a decent job of grafting on its own front and rear styling, and offering a couple of its own bright colours to contrast the Renault’s palette. But as the Micra is priced very similarly to the Renault and has equivalent efficiency figures, running one as a company car will be much the same as the 5.
Also in common with the Renault we’d want to squeeze whoever is in charge of doling out company cars for the more powerful 148bhp option, as it gets a larger battery pack for up to 260 miles of range - actually a tad more than the French car can manage in the same spec. We don’t find the Nissan quite as much fun to drive but that could be as simple as a different tyre choice by Nissan, as they really are otherwise pretty much the same car.
“Nissan has done a decent job of giving the Micra a look of its own on the outside, while the decision to retain Renault’s in-car tech means it’s a user-friendly supermini.” - Dean Gibson, senior test editor
Vauxhall Frontera Electric
- Price from: £24,800
- Fuel Type: electric
- CO2/BiK band: 0g/km/4%
Plenty of previously retired automotive monikers have been resurrected on new electric cars (a number of which appear on this list), and the Vauxhall Frontera is one such model. Unusually, though, Vauxhall is charging exactly the same price for both the hybrid and electric variants, but the latter boasts the better BiK rate.
You’ll need to opt for hybrid power if you need seven seats, but for those who can make do with five, the Frontera is still a capable family SUV. There’s a 460-litre boot and plenty of passenger room in the front and rear. Our road testers struggled to notice any major differences between the base Design and GS trim levels, though, so we don’t see much point in handing over the extra money.
“We often test cars that feel like they’ve been given technology and equipment for the sake of it, so the no-frills approach of the Vauxhall Frontera is deeply refreshing.” - Alastair Crooks, senior news reporter.
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