Business lease shortlist: 4 EVs for different fleet grades

September 30, 2026

Electric company-car choice is now broad enough that fleets can build genuinely different grades without leaving the same broad lease-cost band.

This week’s shortlist covers a lower-cost compact SUV, a larger mainstream EV, an executive hatchback and a premium compact car – all fully electric and based on 10,000 miles per year.

Kia EV2 First Edition 42kWh

£310.13 per month | £3,721.56 initial rental | 48 months | 10,000 miles

The EV2 gives fleets a compact electric SUV option with a mainstream badge and a relatively accessible monthly rental.

Its smaller battery makes it best suited to drivers with predictable daily mileage and reliable home or workplace charging rather than regular long-distance motorway use.

For fleets, that makes it a useful lower-grade EV for urban, regional and employee-benefit roles where a full-size SUV would add unnecessary cost.

The 48-month term is worth noting, so managers should compare total contract cost rather than monthly rental alone.

Best for: Urban and regional company-car users who want SUV practicality without moving into higher fleet grades.

Source: carleasing.co.uk

MG S5 EV SE Long Range 64kWh

£314.45 per month | £3,773.40 initial rental | 48 months | 10,000 miles

The MG S5 EV offers a straightforward mainstream electric-SUV proposition at almost the same monthly rental as the smaller Kia.

That makes the comparison especially useful for fleets: a relatively small difference in lease cost can translate into more space and greater flexibility for drivers who carry equipment or regularly travel with passengers.

MG’s established UK fleet presence also reduces some of the uncertainty associated with newer entrants.

For fleet managers, the S5 is a strong reminder to compare body size, usable range and standard equipment alongside headline rental.

Best for: Mainstream company-car users needing more SUV space without a major jump in monthly cost.

Source: carleasing.co.uk

Mazda 6e Takumi 78kWh

£329.09 per month | £3,949.08 initial rental | 48 months | 10,000 miles

The Mazda 6e provides the strongest executive-car case in this week’s shortlist.

Its 78kWh battery gives a quoted range of up to 348 miles, while the monthly rental remains only around £15 above the MG S5.

For fleets, that makes it particularly relevant to higher-mileage company-car drivers who want longer-distance capability without moving into a premium lease bracket.

The key comparison is whole-life cost. A slightly higher rental may be justified if greater range reduces public-charging dependency and improves operational flexibility.

Best for: Higher-mileage company-car users who want executive-car comfort and stronger long-distance EV capability.

Source: carleasing.co.uk

MINI Cooper Electric SE Exclusive 54kWh

£340.36 per month | £4,084.32 initial rental | 60 months | 10,000 miles

The MINI takes the premium compact role, combining a familiar brand with a smaller electric footprint.

Its 54kWh battery delivers a quoted range of around 241 miles, making it best suited to drivers whose priority is urban and regional use rather than maximum motorway range.

The 60-month agreement is significantly longer than the other deals here, so the attractive monthly figure needs to be considered alongside the total contract commitment.

For fleets, the MINI may work well where employee appeal and brand value matter as much as outright practicality.

Best for: Drivers wanting a premium compact EV for mainly urban and regional mileage.

Source: carleasing.co.uk

What should fleets compare?

The Kia EV2 offers the lowest-cost route into this week’s shortlist, while the MG S5 EV adds more mainstream SUV practicality for almost the same rental.

The Mazda 6e stands out for higher-mileage users, while the MINI Cooper Electric provides the stronger premium and employee-appeal proposition.

Fleet managers should compare total rental commitment, Benefit-in-Kind, real-world range, charging access, insurance, servicing and actual driver duty cycle before ordering.

This week’s deals also show why monthly rental alone can be misleading: contract length ranges from 48 to 60 months, so the cheapest-looking option is not automatically the lowest-cost fleet choice.

Prices checked 30 September 2026 and quoted excluding VAT. Processing fees, availability, excess-mileage charges and other terms may apply. Fleets should confirm current pricing before ordering.