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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Steve Hogarty

10 best cheap electric cars: Affordable EVs worth ditching petrol and diesel for

The Renault 5, Leapmotor T03, Citroen e-C3 and Hyundai Inster - (The Independent/Citroen/Hyundai/Leapmotor/Renault)

Some of the best EVs we’ve driven in 2025 also happen to be among the most affordable. Improvements to battery tech and more efficient platforms have driven down prices, and with cheap new EVs launching all the time there’s more choice than ever, whether you’re in the market for a family SUV or a compact city runaround.

Compact EVs from brands like Dacia and Leapmotor are now breaking the £15,000 barrier, while a host of brilliant cars from the likes of Citroen, Fiat and Renault can be had for well under £25,000.

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