Top electric vehicles worth considering in 2025
The UK electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a surge in growth, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) capturing a significant market share. According to recent data, over 224,000 BEVs were sold in the UK during the first half of 2025, representing a 34.6% year-on-year increase and a 21.6% market share [1].
One in four new car buyers in June 2025 opted for electric vehicles, demonstrating a growing preference for cleaner, more sustainable transportation options [1][3]. This trend is attributed to ongoing manufacturer incentives and promotional discounts boosting demand.
The government has invested £1.6 billion in expanding the public EV charging network, with fast and ultra-fast charging points growing rapidly as part of wider European developments [2]. This investment aims to support a growing ratio of EVs to chargers and a significant increase in ultra-fast chargers (150 kW+), which grew 50% to 71,000 units across Europe [2].
While specific top-selling models for 2025 are not listed, Tesla vehicles remain influential in the UK market, given their strong historical presence and indirect references in related discussions [3]. Other notable electric vehicles include the Skoda Enyaq, a practical and painless family electric car, better executed than its sister Volkswagen ID.4 [4]. The Polestar 2, a sophisticated and technologically advanced electric car, is a rival to the Tesla Model 3 [4].
In addition to the standard models, the Porsche Taycan offers road-focused Sport Turismo and SUV-style Cross Turismo estates [5]. The Audi RS E-Tron GT, first launched in 2020, received a midlife makeover in 2023 and comes in a three-tier range with the 680hp S E-Tron GT, 856hp RS, and 925hp RS Performance [5].
The Hyundai Ioniq 5, the former World Car of the Year, offers a range of up to 354 miles with the 84kWh battery [6]. The Ford Mustang Mach-E provides a fully electric SUV option with a range of up to 372 miles [6]. The Lotus Emeya is a four-door electric saloon with up to 905hp and a range of 301 miles in the flagship version [7].
Value-priced alternatives are also available, such as the MG4 EV, with prices starting from £27,000 [8]. The Kia EV3 offers an electric SUV option with a range of 270 miles for the Standard Range battery and 375 miles for the Long Range version [9].
The UK electric car market in mid-2025 is characterized by increasing consumer adoption and significant improvements in charging availability, signalling a mature and rapidly growing market. For more information on the best city cars and family cars to buy in 2025, please refer to separate articles.
- The saloon variant of the Skoda Enyaq, a practical electric car, is a better executed family electric vehicle than its sister Volkswagen ID.4.
- The Tesla Model 3, a rival to the Polestar 2, is an electric car known for its strong historical presence in the UK market.
- The Porsche Taycan comes in both road-focused Sport Turismo and SUV-style Cross Turismo estate options.
- The Audi RS E-Tron GT, initially launched in 2020, comes in a three-tier range with the 680hp S E-Tron GT, 856hp RS, and 925hp RS Performance.
- The Hyundai Ioniq 5, which won the title of World Car of the Year, offers an electric car with a range of up to 354 miles.
- The Ford Mustang Mach-E provides a fully electric SUV option with a range of up to 372 miles.
- The Lotus Emeya is a four-door electric saloon with up to 905hp and a range of 301 miles in the flagship version.
- The MG4 EV, a value-priced electric car, starts at £27,000.
- The Kia EV3 offers an electric SUV with a range of 270 miles for the Standard Range battery and 375 miles for the Long Range version.
- The growth in the UK electric vehicle (EV) market, driven by consumer adoption and improvements in charging availability, suggests a mature and rapidly expanding automotive industry.
