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Best real-world range EVs under £50,000 in 2026

248 cars compared

248 electric cars on sale in the UK start at £50,000 or less. These are the ones that go furthest on a charge in real-world driving.

Ranked by real-world range (not WLTP). Prices are starting prices in the UK.

The ranking

  1. Mercedes-Benz CLA
    Photo: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0
    1

    Mercedes-Benz

    Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+

    £43,250from, UK

    364miles(585 km) real-world range

    Efficiency
    4.3 mi/kWh
    (145 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    464 mi
    (746 km)
    • Sedan
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  1. MG IM5
    Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
    6

    MG

    MG IM5 Long Range

    £45,495from, UK

    323miles(520 km) real-world range

    Efficiency
    3.3 mi/kWh
    (186 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    413 mi
    (665 km)
    • Liftback
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • V2L
    • NCM battery
  4. the A2 e-tron concept car that previewed it
    Photo shows the A2 e-tron concept car that previewed it.Photo: Autoviva, CC BY 2.0
    9

    Audi

    Audi A2 e-tron 170 kW - 79 kWh (MY27)

    £41,450from, UK

    314miles(505 km) real-world range

    Efficiency
    4.0 mi/kWh
    (156 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    347 mi
    (559 km)
    • Hatchback
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • V2L
    • NCM battery
  5. the A2 e-tron concept car that previewed it
    Photo shows the A2 e-tron concept car that previewed it.Photo: Autoviva, CC BY 2.0
    10

    Audi

    Audi A2 e-tron 240 kW - 79 kWh (MY27)

    £46,500from, UK

    314miles(505 km) real-world range

    Efficiency
    4.0 mi/kWh
    (156 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    345 mi
    (555 km)
    • Hatchback
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • V2L
    • NCM battery

Showing the top 10 of 248 cars.