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Best used electric cars under £15,000 in 2026

102 models compared

102 electric models can be found second-hand in the UK for under £15,000, going by our price estimates. These are the ones with the most real-world range left after battery wear.

Ranked by estimated real-world range today: the range when new, less about 2% battery wear a year, for the newest model year that fits the budget. One car per model. Used prices are our estimates from the price when new and typical depreciation, not valuations, so check real listings.

The ranking

  1. Tesla Model S
    Photo: Benespit, CC BY-SA 4.0
    1

    Tesla

    Tesla Model S Long Range

    Used2019 cars

    £14,900used from, est.

    329miles(530 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2019 car today: about 286 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.5 mi/kWh
    (179 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    349 mi
    (561 km)
    • Liftback
    • All Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • NCA battery
  2. Tesla Model 3
    Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0
    2

    Tesla

    Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD

    Used2021 cars

    £14,000used from, est.

    301miles(485 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2021 car today: about 272 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    4.0 mi/kWh
    (155 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    359 mi
    (577 km)
    • Sedan
    • All Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  3. Nissan Ariya
    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
    3

    Nissan

    Nissan Ariya 87kWh

    Used2022–2023 cars

    £13,500used from, est.

    280miles(450 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2023 car today: about 263 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.2 mi/kWh
    (193 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    270 mi
    (435 km)
    • SUV
    • Front Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  4. Ford Mustang Mach-E
    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
    4

    Ford

    Ford Mustang Mach-E ER RWD

    Used2021 cars

    £13,100used from, est.

    289miles(465 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2021 car today: about 261 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.3 mi/kWh
    (189 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    271 mi
    (436 km)
    • SUV
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
  5. Cupra Born
    Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
    5

    CUPRA

    CUPRA Born 170 kW - 77 kWh

    Used2022 cars

    £12,800used from, est.

    280miles(450 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2022 car today: about 258 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.6 mi/kWh
    (171 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    298 mi
    (479 km)
    • Hatchback
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 4 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  6. Škoda Enyaq
    Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
    6

    Škoda

    Škoda Enyaq Coupe iV 80

    Used2022 cars

    £14,500used from, est.

    277miles(445 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2022 car today: about 255 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.6 mi/kWh
    (173 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    294 mi
    (473 km)
    • SUV
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  7. Volkswagen ID.3
    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
    7

    Volkswagen

    Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S

    Used2020–2021 cars

    £10,700used from, est.

    280miles(450 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2021 car today: about 253 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.6 mi/kWh
    (171 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    298 mi
    (479 km)
    • Hatchback
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 4 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  8. MG4
    Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
    8

    MG

    MG MG4 Electric 77 kWh

    Used2023 cars

    £14,000used from, est.

    264miles(425 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2023 car today: about 249 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.6 mi/kWh
    (175 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    282 mi
    (454 km)
    • Hatchback
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • V2L
    • NCM battery
  9. Polestar 2
    Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
    9

    Polestar

    Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

    Used2021–2022 cars

    £15,000used from, est.

    261miles(420 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2022 car today: about 240 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.5 mi/kWh
    (179 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    275 mi
    (443 km)
    • Liftback
    • Front Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery
  10. Audi Q4 e-tron
    Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
    10

    Audi

    Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron 40

    Used2021 cars

    £14,300used from, est.

    264miles(425 km) real-world range

    Range when new. A 2021 car today: about 239 miles (estimated, after battery wear).

    Efficiency
    3.5 mi/kWh
    (180 Wh/km)
    1-stop range
    281 mi
    (453 km)
    • SUV
    • Rear Wheel Drive
    • 5 seats
    • Heat pump
    • NCM battery

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