Best EV deals for October 2024

As new licence plate month passes us by, we take a look at some of the great EV deals on offer, including some used EV bargains.

As more electric cars reach the end of their lease agreements and hit the second hand market, we are seeing used EVs fall to lower prices than ever. In fact, some electric vehicles are even beginning to rival their petrol counterparts.

But if you're after that brand new 74 number plate, there are still some amazing deals to have!

Top 3 EV lease deals

Pictured left to right: Peugeot e-308, Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer, Lexus RZ450e

This month has witnessed a plethora of great EV deals, one of which can be had for less than £300 a month.

That car in question is none other than the Peugeot e-308, the e-208's bigger sibling. With a reasonable range of around 250 miles and head-turning looks, the new e-308 is sure to be an enticing offer at just £195.84 a month on a two year lease with a £1,762.56 deposit.

Wanting more boot space? The new ID.7 Tourer might be the car for you. In keeping with estate car fashion, the ID.7 can carry up to 1714 litres of cargo whilst its 82kWh battery can carry all of it for up to 377 miles on a single charge. Carparison currently offers this stylish electric estate for £276 a month with a £2,484.00 deposit.

Fancying something more premium? The new Lexus RZ 450e is kitted out with all the luxuries you would expect from the up-market Japanese car maker, all for less than £350 a month on a two year contract.

All examples are from Lease Loco

Top 3 salary sacrifice deals

Pictured left to right: Dacia Spring, MG4, Mini Cooper Electric

If you're not sure what salary sacrifice is, then this guide is for you. If you're looking for a short form answer then it's essentially a scheme that allows you to sacrifice a little bit of your monthly wage (before tax) in exchange for a brand new electric vehicle.

This month, it's Dacia's time to shine as its very first EV makes its way onto UK roads. The new Dacia Spring Expression 45 is an absolute bargain starting at just £153 a month. Whilst its small range figure of just 140 miles and tiny stature might not be to everyone's liking, the Dacia Spring is great city car that's able to whizz around busy streets whilst avoiding clean air charges.

If you are after more range but still want an affordable electric car, then the MG4 SE Long range might be the deal for you. Starting off at just £259 a month, MG's latest all electric hatchback boasts a range figure of up to 280 miles.

And for the icon lovers out there, the quirky new Mini Cooper E Classic has a funky interior with endless customisation options all for a potential starting price of £292 a month.

All examples from The Electric Car Scheme and based on a 40% taxpayer

Top 3 used salary sacrifice deals

Pictured left to right: Vauxhall Mokka-e, Hyundai Ioniq, Jaguar i-Pace

Don't mind buying used? The Electric Car Scheme is now offering used cars on its salary sacrifice scheme meaning there's further bargains to be had.

Kicking off the deals is Vauxhall with its Mokka-e, the practical mid-sized SUV that packs a reasonable range of up to 213 miles. Its looks are massively improved over the old Mokka too, especially in the signature lime green pictured above. It starts at just £229 a month.

Next to the party is the car that kicked off Hyundai's electric transition journey, the original Ioniq. While it might not be a head turner like its Ioniq 5 or 6 siblings, the original Ioniq is a very underrated car thanks to its decent range figure of up to 193 miles, roomy interior and plenty of standard equipment all for a starting price of £231 a month.

Wanting something more luxurious? The Jaguar i-pace could be the car for you. From just £324 a month, you could get a car that sports a premium interior that is sure to treat passengers to a ride of comfort whilst the massive 90kWh battery will keep you on the road for up to 337 miles.

All examples from The Electric Car Scheme and based on a 40% taxpayer

Top 3 car manufacturer retail offers

Pictured left to right: Renault Scenic e-Tech, Toyota BZ4X, Cupra Born

Car manufacturers have got some great deals of their own on offer.

With a £3,603, you can get your hands on the award-winning Renault Scenic for a monthly price of just £368 (That price can go even lower if you lower the mileage allowance).

Toyota is offering the BZ4X for less than £400 a month with 0% finance when you place a £10,000 deposit. It has plenty of standard kit too and comes with the reliability you would expect from a typical Toyota.

Want something sporty? Cupra is currently offering 0% finance with a £4500 deposit contribution on the Born range. This means you can get behind the wheel of this hot hatch for just £271 a month.

All examples from car manufacturer retail offer websites

Top 3 used highlight

Pictured left to right: Jeep Avenger, DS3 Crossback, Renault Zoe

Those who are looking to go electric but are on a tight budget will be pleased to know that used EV prices have been tumbling recently.

If you're into rugged-looking cars, the Jeep Avenger is certainly worth looking at. Coming in on average at around £216 a month with a £10,000 deposit, the Avenger's 248 mile range figure could make it a great main driver for someone who's looking for an electric car that's different from the others.

Speaking of quirky looks, the DS3 Crossback electric offers styling that looks like it came straight off a catwalk, and a good range figure of up to 232 miles. Best of all, a £10,000 deposit can get you one of these stylish SUVs for less than £200.

Finally, for those who are really on a budget, the Renault Zoe is proving to be a brilliant small car that packs a lot of value for money. This nippy little city car has a great range figure in all variants and can be had for less than £100 a month, even with a £5,000 finance contribution.

All examples are taken from Autotrader