Cheapest electric cars to insure in the UK from £278 a year
Cheapest electric cars to insure in the UK from £278

Go.Compare has shared the 10 cheapest electric cars to insure in the UK, based on median annual premiums from policies sold through its platform between January 1 and March 31, 2026.

Most affordable EV to insure

The Fiat 500 is the most affordable EV to insure, with a typical annual premium of £278. It is followed by the Mini Cooper at £304 and the Dacia Spring at £333.

Full list of cheapest EVs

  • Fiat 500 - £278
  • Mini Cooper - £304
  • Dacia Spring - £333
  • Peugeot E-208 - £349
  • Vauxhall Mokka - £350
  • Vauxhall Corsa - £352
  • Renault 5 - £353
  • Renault Zoe - £355
  • Renault 4 - £357
  • Volkswagen E-GOLF - £360

Which? clarified: "The figures reflect policies bought through Go.Compare and won't necessarily match the quotes offered by other insurers or comparison sites."

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Government grants for EVs

The government's Electric Car Grant scheme offers £3,750 off new Band 1 electric vehicles and £1,500 off new Band 2 electric vehicles, for cars priced at or below £37,000.

Band 1 cars eligible for £3,750 discount include the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range, Ford E-Tourneo Courier, Ford Puma Gen-E, MINI Countryman Electric, Nissan LEAF, Nissan Micra (52kWh), Renault 4, Renault 5 (52 kWh), and Renault Alpine A290.

Band 2 cars eligible for £1,500 discount include the Citroën ë-C3, Citroën ë-C3 Aircross, Citroën ë-C3 Urban Range, Citroën ë-C4, Citroën ë-C4 X, Citroën ë-C5 Aircross, Citroën ë-Berlingo, Citroën ë-SpaceTourer, Cupra Born, DS DS3, DS N°4, Hyundai KONA Electric, Kia EV3, Kia EV4, Kia PV5 Passenger, Nissan Ariya, Nissan Micra (40kWh), Peugeot E-208, Peugeot E-2008, Peugeot E-308, Peugeot E-408, Peugeot E-Rifter, Peugeot E-Traveller, Renault 5 (40 kWh), Renault Megane, Renault Scenic, Skoda Elroq, Skoda Enyaq, Toyota C-HR+, Toyota Proace City Verso, Vauxhall Astra Electric, Vauxhall Combo Life Electric, Vauxhall Corsa Electric, Vauxhall Frontera Electric, Vauxhall Grandland Electric, Vauxhall Mokka Electric, Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric, Volkswagen ID. 3, Volkswagen ID. 4, and Volkswagen ID. 5.

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