Business lease shortlist: four EVs worth comparing below £350 a month

September 17, 2026

Electric fleet choice is broadening quickly, and current lease pricing shows how different vehicle types can now sit surprisingly close together on monthly cost.

This week’s shortlist brings together four full EVs covering value-focused SUV use, compact premium duties, higher-performance SUV requirements and longer-range company-car driving.

All prices below are business lease figures excluding VAT, based on 10,000 miles per year. Contract terms vary, so fleets should compare total commitment rather than headline rental alone.

Leapmotor B10 160kW 70kWh

£194.96 per month | £2,339.52 initial rental | 36 months | 10,000 miles

The B10 stands out primarily because of the price.

At under £200 per month before VAT, this electric SUV offers a quoted 261-mile range while significantly undercutting the other cars in this comparison.

That makes it particularly interesting for fleets looking to extend EV eligibility into lower company-car grades without moving drivers into very small vehicles.

As with any newer entrant, managers should assess dealer coverage, aftersales support, insurance and residual-value assumptions alongside the attractive rental.

But the headline figure demonstrates how quickly Chinese manufacturers are changing the cost of entry into an electric SUV.

Best for: Cost-conscious fleets wanting SUV practicality and useful electric range at a particularly low monthly rental.

Source: carleasing.co.uk

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Plus 51kWh

£323.40 per month | £3,880.80 initial rental | 48 months | 10,000 miles

The EX30 provides a different proposition: compact dimensions combined with an established premium badge.

This Single Motor Plus version offers a quoted 209-mile WLTP range, 134kW rapid charging and a strong standard safety specification.

For fleets, it may suit drivers whose mileage is predictable enough not to require maximum battery range but who still expect a premium company-car experience.

The main point to watch is the longer 48-month term, which makes direct comparison with the 36-month deals here less straightforward.

Managers should therefore calculate the total rental commitment and consider whether keeping the vehicle for four years fits replacement policy.

Best for: Urban and regional company-car drivers wanting premium EV appeal without moving into a larger vehicle.

Source: carleasing.co.uk

BYD Atto 3 EVO Excellence AWD 75kWh

£281.97 per month | £3,383.64 initial rental | 36 months | 10,000 miles

The latest Atto 3 EVO shows how much performance and range can now sit below £300 per month.

The Excellence AWD version offers a quoted 292-mile range, 330kW of power and a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds. It also carries an eight-year battery warranty.

For fleet managers, outright performance is probably less important than the combination of usable range, SUV practicality and competitive rental.

BYD’s growing UK presence also means it increasingly deserves direct comparison with established fleet manufacturers rather than being treated as a niche alternative.

The key checks remain whole-life cost, service coverage, insurance and residual assumptions.

Best for: Fleet drivers wanting electric-SUV practicality, strong range and high specification without pushing monthly rental far beyond mainstream levels.

Source: carleasing.co.uk

Kia EV4 GT-Line 81kWh

£334.18 per month | £4,010.16 initial rental | 48 months | 10,000 miles

The EV4 takes this week’s long-range role.

This 81kWh GT-Line hatchback offers a quoted 362-mile range, giving it the strongest distance capability of the four cars here.

That could make it particularly relevant to higher-mileage company-car users who want an EV without building frequent rapid-charging stops into longer journeys.

Its monthly rental is the highest in this shortlist and the contract runs for 48 months, but those figures need to be weighed against the larger battery and potentially greater operational flexibility.

For fleets, the EV4 also demonstrates how quickly long-range EV capability is moving into more conventional company-car price territory.

Best for: Higher-mileage drivers who value range and want to minimise dependence on public charging during the working day.

Source: carleasing.co.uk

What should fleets compare?

The Leapmotor B10 is the obvious value play, while the Volvo EX30 offers a premium badge in a smaller package. The BYD Atto 3 EVO combines SUV practicality with strong performance and range, while the Kia EV4 makes the strongest case for higher-mileage drivers.

But monthly rental should only start the comparison.

Fleet managers should assess total contract cost, Benefit-in-Kind, charging expenditure, real-world range, insurance, servicing, manufacturer support and driver duty cycle before choosing between them.

The biggest difference this week is not simply the £139 spread between the cheapest and most expensive monthly rentals. It is how much more EV choice now exists within a relatively narrow fleet budget.

Prices checked 16 September 2026 and quoted excluding VAT. Processing fees, availability, excess-mileage charges and contract terms may apply. Fleets should confirm current pricing before ordering.