One of the questions we're asked almost every day is:
"What's the best electric car?"
It's a great question, but it's not one with a single answer.
The best electric car for one driver won't necessarily be the best for another. Whether you're looking for maximum driving range, a practical family SUV, a company car, a Salary Sacrifice vehicle or simply the best value for money, choosing an EV is much like choosing a petrol or diesel car. There are now hundreds of models available, each designed for different lifestyles, budgets and driving requirements.
So, while we can't definitively answer "What is the best electric car?", we can tell you something arguably even more useful...
Which electric vehicles have Lease Electric drivers been choosing in 2026:
1. Jaecoo 5
How much does the Jaecoo 5 cost to lease?
Example: JAECOO 5 SUV 155kW Luxury 61kWh 5dr Auto
Deal Summary: 48 months, 10,000 miles a year.
2. BYD Seal
How much does the BYD Seal cost to lease?
Example: 230kW Design 83kWh 4dr Auto
Deal Summary: 48 months, 10,000 miles a year.
3. Ford Explorer (Electric)
How much does the Ford Explorer cost to lease?
Example: Ford Explorer SUV 210kW Premium 79kWh 5dr Auto
Deal Summary: 48 months, 10,000 miles a year.
4. Polestar 4
How much does the Polestar 4 cost to lease?
Example: Polestar 4 Coupe 200kW 100kWh Rear Motor Prime 5dr Auto
Deal Summary: 48 months, 10,000 miles a year.
| Contract Hire Examples | |
| Personal Contract Hire | Business Contract Hire |
| £553.17 per month | £490 per month (ex.VAT) |
| Net Salary Sacrifice Examples | |
| 20% Tax Payer | 40% Tax Payer |
| £604.73 per month* | £532.28 per month* |
*Polestar 4 Net Salary Sacrifice Examples DO NOT include insurance. This is a new Model Y and Premiums are yet to be confirmed.
5. BYD Sealion 7
How much does the Sealion 7 cost to lease?
Example: BYD Sealion 7 390kW Design AWD 83kWh 5dr Auto
Deal Summary: 48 months, 10,000 miles a year.
Most popoular electric van
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo
How much does the Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo cost to lease?
Example: Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo 210kW Commerce 79kWh Auto
Deal Summary: 48 months, 10,000 miles a year.
| Contract Hire Examples | |
| Personal Contract Hire | Business Contract Hire |
| £473.44 per month | £500 per month (ex.VAT) |
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo Lease Deals
All Pricing is based on a 4-year Customer-Maintained Personal / Business Contract Hire agreement, covering 10,000 miles per annum. 9 inital rentals, followed by 47 equal payments. An excess mileage charge will apply if contracted mileage is exceeded.Personal Contract Hire Examples from: Jaecoo 5 Alphabet, Ford Explorer Alphabet, BYD Sealion 7 Lex Autolease, Polestar 4 Alphabet, BYD Seal Lex Autolease, Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo Alphabet.Business Contract Hire Examples from: Jaecoo 5 Alphabet, Ford Explorer Alphabet, BYD Sealion 7 Lex Autolease, Polestar 4 Alphabet, BYD Seal Lex Autolease, Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo Alphabet.The Salary Sacrifice quote shown is an estimated net cost. The cost of salary sacrifice depends upon your own personal tax position. This example assumes 100% of Employer NI Saving have been passed on. Tax and NI rates may be subject to change at any time. Figures based on a 40-year-old with a GL2 postcode. Quoted July 2026. All Salary Sacrifice Examples are from Lex Autolease.Pricing is subject to change.