The UK electric car market is more competitive than ever, and that's good news if you're looking to lease. With manufacturers working towards ZEV mandate targets, lease pricing on many popular models has improved significantly compared to previous years. Here are some of the most popular electric car lease deals our customers are choosing right now:
Best value EV lease - BYD Seal
The BYD Seal is one of the most compelling value propositions in the UK electric car market right now. A sleek, well-equipped saloon with a real-world range that rivals cars costing considerably more, it offers an impressive amount of car for the monthly payment. If you're looking for the best electric car lease deal for the money, the Seal deserves serious consideration.
Best all-rounder EV lease - Tesla Model Y
Still one of the best-selling electric cars in the UK, the Tesla Model Y delivers strong real-world range and access to the UK's most reliable rapid charging network. Practical, tech-forward and regularly updated via over-the-air software, it's equally popular as a personal lease and a business contract hire vehicle.
Best electric family SUV lease - Volkswagen ID.4
A consistent favourite for personal and business electric car leasing alike, the VW ID.4 hits the sweet spot between practicality, range and monthly cost. With a spacious interior, comfortable ride and strong real-world range, it's a dependable family SUV that works well across all contract types.
Best electric 7-Seater lease - Kia EV9
For drivers needing seven seats and serious range, the Kia EV9 is hard to beat. With up to 336 miles WLTP range, a premium interior and genuine third-row usability, it's one of the standout electric car lease deals for larger families in 2026. Popular with business drivers too, as a seven-seater company car it's genuinely practical for larger families, and low BIK rate still makes it far cheaper to run than a diesel equivalent.
Best small electric car lease - Renault 5 E-Tech
The Renault 5 E-Tech has quickly become one of the most in-demand small electric cars in the UK. Combining retro styling with modern EV technology, it's available at genuinely competitive monthly payments and is ideal for urban drivers or anyone looking for a fun, affordable first EV lease. A strong pick if you want a small electric car without compromise.
Best Premium EV lease - Porsche Taycan
For those who want the very best, the Porsche Taycan remains the benchmark premium electric car. Breathtaking performance, a beautifully crafted interior and one of the fastest charging speeds of any EV on sale make it as impressive in daily use as it is on a track day. Leasing the Taycan makes a genuinely aspirational car accessible at a fixed monthly cost, and as a business lease, the BIK savings compared to an equivalent petrol Porsche are considerable.
Business drivers leasing any of the models above will also benefit from historically low Benefit-in-Kind tax rates on electric company cars:
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Tax Year
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BIK Rate for Fully Electric Cars
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2026/27
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4%
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2027/28
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5%
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2028/29
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7%
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Compare that to 25–37% for most petrol and diesel company cars, the monthly BIK saving versus a petrol equivalent can be significant. BIK rates are set by HMRC and reviewed annually.
Making the switch to an electric vehicle
At DriveElectric, we’ve been helping UK motorists get behind the wheel of electric vehicles longer than anyone else. We offer a range of electric car lease deals on an amazing selection of electric vehicles, whether coupes, SUVs or saloons and from a wide range of electric car manufacturers including Tesla, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Audi or BMW.
Plus we’re always happy to advise on the best electric vehicle for your needs. Electric cars and electric car leasing in the UK can seem complicated and electric vehicle leasing can be a big step, but our dedicated and expert team is ready to answer all your questions and find the best lease options for you. And when we say we're electric car leasing experts, we mean it. DriveElectric has won several prestigious industry awards over the years which are a testament to our knowledge and dedication to fantastic service in electric car leasing.
At DriveElectric, we only offer electric car lease options, and love helping people get on the road with electric. Whether your question is about charging, range, repairs and servicing or any aspect of your lease deal we're always happy to help and pride ourselves on being impartial with no ties to a particular manufacturer or a backlog of a certain model we need to "shift".
With DriveElectric, you can choose long-term or short-term electric vehicle leases with a range of different finance options. Use our market leading portal to explore a range of personal car lease options on different electric cars and find the best electric car lease price.
If you're looking for business or fleet electric car leasing then head over to our business services area, where you see our range of electric car business lease and contract hire options and find out more including information on our innovative FlexiHire program.
