Electric lease cars have become genuinely accessible in 2026. Six models on the Car Leasing Made Simple special offers page are available for under £300 a month on a personal lease, with the most affordable starting at £193.33 per month including VAT. This article runs through each one, explains what you get for the money, and covers the practical questions worth asking before you sign.
Why EV leasing is now good value
Why EV leasing is now good value
Three things have changed the economics of electric car leasing in the past two years. First, manufacturer list prices on entry-level and mid-range electric cars have come down as production volumes have increased. Second, residual values on popular models have stabilised, which allows leasing companies to price contracts more competitively. Third, the benefit in kind rate on fully electric company cars remains well below that of petrol and diesel equivalents, making business leasing particularly attractive for company car drivers and salary sacrifice users.
Personal contract hire (PCH) is a straightforward arrangement: you pay an initial payment, then a fixed monthly payment for the contract term, and hand the car back at the end. You never own it, which means you carry no depreciation risk. For an electric car, that matters. Battery technology is still evolving, and a leased car means someone else takes on the uncertainty around long-term residual values.
For more on how electric leasing works across different contract types, the Electric Car Leasing Hub covers the full picture.
The picks under £300 a month
All prices below are personal lease rates including VAT, taken from the Car Leasing Made Simple special offers page on 14 September 2026. Business lease prices are quoted separately, plus VAT.
Leapmotor T03 Hatchback 70kW 37kWh 5dr Auto
Personal from £193.33/month inc VAT. Business from £142.49/month + VAT.
The Leapmotor T03 is the most affordable electric lease car in this list. It is a compact five-door city car with a 37kWh battery and a 70kW motor, best suited to town driving, commuting and shorter runs rather than long motorway journeys. In return it offers the lowest monthly payment here and an easy-to-park body. For drivers whose daily mileage is modest and who have access to home charging, it is a straightforward and inexpensive way into electric leasing.
Representative example: initial rental £1,740.00 inc VAT, followed by 47 monthly rentals of £193.33 inc VAT, over a 48-month contract at 10,000 miles a year, non-maintained.
Citroën E-C3 Electric Aircross Hatchback 83kW Extended Range Max 54kWh 5dr Auto
Personal from £199.39/month inc VAT. Business from £153.12/month + VAT.
The E-C3 Aircross carries a 54kWh battery, which puts it among the more capable options in this price bracket for longer journeys. Five seats and a practical hatchback body make it a credible family car. The Extended Range variant is the one to note here: the larger battery means noticeably more range between charges compared to the entry-level version of the same model.
Renault 4 E-Tech Estate 110kW Evolution+ 52kWh Comfort Range 5dr Auto
Personal from £216.77/month inc VAT. Business from £201.42/month + VAT.
The Renault 4 returns as a practical electric estate with a 52kWh battery and 110kW motor. It is the most practical load-carrier in this group, with five seats and an estate body. At £216.77 a month personal, it represents solid value for a car with genuine everyday versatility.
Vauxhall Frontera Electric Estate 83kW Ultimate 44kWh 5dr Auto
Personal from £217.42/month inc VAT. Business from £178.74/month + VAT.
The Frontera returns as an electric estate, offering five seats and a practical load area. Its 44kWh battery sits in the mid-range for this group. One point worth noting for business drivers: the gap between personal and business monthly payments is narrower here than on most other cars in this list, so it is worth running the numbers on both options.
Leapmotor B10 Hatchback 160kW 70kWh 5dr Auto
Personal from £222.95/month inc VAT. Business from £168.37/month + VAT.
The Leapmotor B10 is the standout on battery capacity in this list. At 70kWh, it carries significantly more energy storage than anything else here, which translates directly to longer range between charges. The 160kW motor is also the most powerful in this group. For business drivers, the gap between personal and business pricing is notable: £222.95 personal versus £168.37 plus VAT on a business lease. If you are unsure whether personal or business leasing suits your situation, How to choose the best electric car to lease covers the key considerations.
Hyundai Inster Electric Hatchback 71kW 01 42kWh 5dr Auto
Personal from £226.49/month inc VAT. Business from £191.58/month + VAT.
The Inster is Hyundai’s entry into the compact electric hatchback market. Its 42kWh battery is among the smaller in this list. Four seats rather than five is worth noting if you regularly carry rear passengers.
What to weigh: range, price, and charging
Battery size is the most reliable proxy for range when comparing cars in the same general category. A 70kWh battery will, under equivalent conditions, go further than a 37kWh battery. But range also depends on driving style, motorway speeds, temperature, and how you use the heating and air conditioning. For a precise official figure on any model, check the WLTP range published by the manufacturer. | Model | Battery | Manufacturer WLTP combined range |
| Car | Battery | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Leapmotor T03 | 37kWh | up to 165 miles |
| Citroën ë-C3 Aircross Extended Range Max | 54kWh | up to 249 miles |
| Renault 4 E-Tech Comfort Range Evolution+ | 52kWh | up to 247 miles |
| Vauxhall Frontera Electric Ultimate | 44kWh | up to 186 miles |
| Leapmotor B10 | 70kWh | up to 267 miles |
| Hyundai Inster Electric 42kWh | 42kWh | up to 203 miles |
These are manufacturer WLTP combined figures; real-world range varies with driving style, motorway speeds and temperature.
For city driving and short commutes, the Leapmotor T03’s 37kWh battery and the Hyundai Inster’s 42kWh battery are sufficient for most daily needs. For mixed use including regular longer journeys, the Citroën E-C3 Aircross at 54kWh or the Leapmotor B10 at 70kWh offer more flexibility. The question of which electric car has the longest range is covered in detail in the guide Which electric car has the longest range.
On charging, all of these cars support home charging via a wallbox and public rapid charging, though maximum charging speeds vary by model. If you do not have access to home charging, factor in the cost and availability of public charging in your area before committing to any electric lease.
Business drivers should also weigh salary sacrifice as an option. If your employer offers a scheme, the tax treatment of electric cars can make the effective monthly cost considerably lower than the personal lease price. Electric vs hybrid leasing covers how the two options compare if you are not yet certain that a pure electric car is the right choice.
All prices listed are correct as at 14 September 2026 and are subject to availability and change. Confirm current terms with the sales team or on the website. AFL (Fleet Management) Ltd is a credit broker, not a lender.
To see the full range of electric lease deals under £300 a month, visit the Special offers page on Car Leasing Made Simple.
