Original list price: £22,995
Price after grant: £21,495
The Renault 5 is one of the most talked-about cars of the year, and for good reason. It’s fun to drive, comfortable and has a class-leading interior, as well as a good, usable range between charges. Drivers can choose from either a 40kWh or a 52kWh battery for up to a claimed 250 miles. You can charge up to speeds of 100kW too.
Renault Alpine A290
Original list price: £33,500
Price after grant: £32,000
With excellent handling, a punchy powertrain and old-school charm, the Alpine A290 shows that the hot hatchback still has a place in the EV era. The 217bhp variant enables 0-62mph in 6.4sec,
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
Original list price: £32,495
Price after grant: £30,995
The Megane provides a 215bhp motor and a 60kWh battery for a claimed 285 miles of range. It also has a heat pump as standard, which is vital for boosting efficiency. There’s a larger, 12in infotainment system following a 2024 update, plus adaptive cruise control as standard too.
Renault Scenic
Original list price: £36,995
Price after grant: £35,495
Once an MPV, the Scenic is an SUV these days. It employs the same 215bhp powertrain as the Megane but adds a much larger battery. Its 87kWh size enables an official range of up to 379 miles, which is almost as impressive as its practical, 545-litre boot.
