Ioniq 3 from £18,495 leads eight EVs opening UK orders in October
Eight electric models open UK order books this month, from an £18,495 Hyundai to Kia's no-grant GT trio. Here is what each costs, how far it goes and when it arrives.
Quick answers
- The Hyundai Ioniq 3 opened for UK orders on 5 October from £18,495 after the £3,750 Electric Car Grant, or £21,995 for the 61kWh version with 308 miles WLTP.
- Kia's EV3 GT, EV4 GT and EV5 GT went on sale on 1 October at £48,695, £49,345 and £54,295. None qualifies for the grant, which has a £37,000 price cap.
- The updated Renault Megane and Scenic E-Tech start at £28,245 and £33,245 including the grant; the Megane's new 67kWh battery gives up to 306 miles WLTP.
- BMW opens iX5 60 xDrive orders on 8 October without a confirmed UK price, and production is due to start in December 2026.
- The Audi A2 e-tron (from £32,200) and Range Rover Sport Electric (from £109,810) both take orders now but deliver in 2027.
Eight electric models open for UK orders in October 2026, and the cheapest is the Hyundai Ioniq 3 at £18,495 after the £3,750 Electric Car Grant. At the other end, Kia’s new GT trio starts at £48,695 with no grant at all, and BMW starts taking iX5 orders on Thursday without a confirmed UK price. If you are planning to change car in the next six to twelve months, this is the month’s shopping list, with delivery dates that run from late 2026 into 2027. Volkswagen’s small SUV is covered in our Volkswagen ID. Cross UK price report.
The eight are a mix. Three are all-new models (the Ioniq 3, Audi A2 e-tron and BMW iX5), three are faster versions of existing Kias, and two are substantial updates to the Renault Megane and Scenic. We have also included the Range Rover Sport Electric, whose order books opened on 30 September. For the full year’s pipeline, see our guide to every new electric car launching in the UK.
Which electric cars open for UK orders in October?
| Model | UK orders open | From (OTR) | Electric Car Grant | WLTP range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 3 | 5 October | £18,495 | £3,750 included | 213 to 308 miles |
| Renault Megane E-Tech (updated) | Early October | £28,245 | £3,750 included | Up to 306 miles |
| Audi A2 e-tron | October | £32,200 | Not stated | 262 to 401 miles |
| Renault Scenic E-Tech (updated) | Early October | £33,245 | £3,750 included | Up to 399 miles (89kWh) |
| Kia EV3 GT | 1 October | £48,695 | Not eligible | Up to 334 miles |
| Kia EV4 GT | 1 October | £49,345 | Not eligible | Up to 313 miles |
| Kia EV5 GT | 1 October | £54,295 | Not eligible | Up to 295 miles |
| BMW iX5 60 xDrive | 8 October | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not listed |
| Range Rover Sport Electric | 30 September | £109,810 | Not eligible | Up to 378 miles |
Where the grant is included, the price shown is after the discount. The Kia GT models and the Range Rover sit above the grant’s £37,000 price cap.
Hyundai Ioniq 3: how good is £18,495?
Hyundai opened orders on 5 October (Electrive), and every version qualifies for Band 1 of the grant, worth the full £3,750 (Hyundai UK). That takes the Advance 42kWh from the £22,245 list price Hyundai announced in August to £18,495, with up to 213 miles WLTP. After the grant, the Advance 61kWh costs £21,995, the Premium £23,695, the Ultimate £26,195 and the N Line Evo £28,195.
The 61kWh Advance is the version that changes the small-car maths. Here it is against two obvious rivals, all priced after a £3,750 discount:
| Small EV | From (OTR, after £3,750) | Battery | WLTP range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 3 Advance 61kWh | £21,995 | 61kWh | Up to 308 miles |
| Renault 5 E-Tech Comfort Range | £23,945 | 52kWh | Up to 252 miles |
| Kia EV2 Air 61kWh | £24,245 | 61kWh | Up to 275 miles |
The Ioniq 3 is £1,950 cheaper than the longer-range Renault 5 and claims 56 more miles. Against the Kia EV2 Air 61kWh (Electrive), it saves £2,250 and claims 27 more miles. Our full Ioniq 3 price and trim guide has finance figures and the reservation details.
Renault Megane and Scenic: what has changed?
Renault opened UK orders for both updated models at the start of October, from £28,245 for the Megane E-Tech and £33,245 for the Scenic E-Tech, each including the full £3,750 grant (Electrive).
The Megane swaps its 60kWh battery for a 67kWh LFP pack, lifting WLTP range to up to 306 miles. Peak DC charging rises from 130kW to 165kW, and Renault quotes 15 to 80% in 24 minutes. Autocar summed it up as more range for less money, helped by the move to the full grant. For newer cell chemistry, see our guide to when sodium-ion electric cars could reach the UK.
The Scenic’s 220 Long Range version now has an 89kWh battery and up to 399 miles WLTP. Its peak charging rate stays at 150kW, but a better charging curve gives a 15 to 80% time of 28 minutes. A 67kWh LFP Scenic will join the range later. Renault’s launch figures attach the 399-mile range to the Long Range car, so do not assume the £33,245 entry price buys it.
Kia EV3 GT, EV4 GT and EV5 GT: what does the grant cap cost you?
Kia opened orders for its three GT models on 1 October (Electrive). All three use an 81.4kWh battery with dual-motor all-wheel drive, first deliveries are due before the end of 2026 and each comes with Kia’s seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty (WhichEV).
| Kia EV3 GT | Kia EV4 GT | Kia EV5 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (OTR, no grant) | £48,695 | £49,345 | £54,295 |
| Battery | 81.4kWh | 81.4kWh | 81.4kWh |
| Power | 215kW | 215kW | About 301bhp |
| 0 to 62mph | 5.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| WLTP range | Up to 334 miles | Up to 313 miles | Up to 295 miles |
None qualifies for the Electric Car Grant, which is capped at £37,000. The EV5 GT is also above the £50,000 list price line for the VED expensive car supplement, which applies to electric cars from that level. The grant gap makes the trio a harder sell to private buyers than the grant-assisted Megane or Ioniq 3. Our Kia GT price breakdown covers the specification in detail.
Audi A2 e-tron, BMW iX5 and Range Rover Sport Electric: worth ordering early?
Audi A2 e-tron
Audi UK opens A2 e-tron order books during October, with prices from £32,200 and first customer deliveries in early 2027 (AM Online). There are three batteries of 52kWh, 61kWh and 84kWh gross, four rear-wheel-drive outputs from 170PS to 326PS, and WLTP ranges of 262 to 401 miles (some outlets quote 397 miles for the longest-range version). It charges at up to 183kW DC and supports bidirectional charging. Audi UK lists S line and Edition 1 versions, with full trim prices due when orders open.
BMW iX5
UK orders for the iX5 open on 8 October, in 60 xDrive form only, with cheaper and faster versions expected later and production due to start in December (Electrive). BMW had not confirmed a UK price when the order date was announced. EV Database lists an estimated £95,000, which is a placeholder, not a BMW figure.
Range Rover Sport Electric
Orders opened on 30 September: Dynamic SE £109,810, Autobiography £122,780 and First Edition £126,290 (WhichEV). It has a 118.5kWh battery, 550PS and 0 to 60mph in 4.3 seconds, and charges at up to 350kW for 10 to 80% in about 22 minutes. Launch reports quote up to 378 miles WLTP, and deliveries start in 2027. That is £44,260 less than the Range Rover Electric at £154,070, which claims 372 miles. Our Range Rover Sport Electric guide compares the two.
Which EVs are still waiting for UK order books?
Two affordable models are close but not yet priced. Renault says the Twingo E-Tech will cost under £20,000 when UK sales begin later in 2026, with a 27.5kWh LFP battery, a 60kW motor and up to 163 miles WLTP; a £100 R-Pass buys priority ordering (WhichEV). The Volkswagen ID.Cross is planned for a UK launch in late 2026, but its UK order date and prices are not yet confirmed. Several more debuts are covered in our Paris Motor Show 2026 guide, and we will update this page as UK prices are confirmed.
Should you order now or wait?
For a small, cheap EV: the Ioniq 3 61kWh is the car to beat on paper, with more claimed range than a Renault 5 or Kia EV2 for less money. The only reason to hold off is the Twingo, and only if you want something smaller and cheaper with a much shorter range. Read the first independent road tests before paying a deposit, and check the latest grant-eligible models if a rival tempts you.
For a family car: the updated Megane and Scenic are the safer bets this month, with grant-inclusive prices, bigger batteries and faster charging. The A2 e-tron starts at £32,200 and its longest-range version claims up to 401 miles, but you will not see one until early 2027.
For performance or luxury: the Kia GT trio delivers before the end of 2026, but at close to £50,000 with no grant. The Range Rover Sport Electric is a 2027 car, and iX5 production does not start until December. We would not put down a deposit on the iX5 until BMW publishes a price, and there is little gained by rushing any car you cannot drive for a year unless the order secures a launch edition you want.
How we test and where our numbers come from
Range figures are official WLTP combined values taken from manufacturer UK specification pages, with real-world estimates drawn from independent comparative testing. Prices are UK list prices at the time of the latest update. Tax, grant and charging-scheme figures come from GOV.UK and HMRC publications. We re-check every guide when pricing, specification or policy changes. Last checked 6 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the cheapest new electric car to order this October?
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 Advance 42kWh, at £18,495 after the £3,750 Electric Car Grant, with up to 213 miles WLTP. The Advance 61kWh costs £21,995 after the grant and is rated at up to 308 miles.
Do the Kia EV3 GT, EV4 GT and EV5 GT get the Electric Car Grant?
No. All three cost more than the grant's £37,000 price cap, so their £48,695, £49,345 and £54,295 prices carry no government discount.
When can I order the BMW iX5 in the UK?
UK orders for the iX5 60 xDrive open on 8 October 2026, with production due to start in December. BMW had not confirmed a UK price when orders were announced; EV Database lists an estimate of £95,000.
When will the Audi A2 e-tron arrive in the UK?
Audi UK opens A2 e-tron order books in October, with prices from £32,200 and first customer deliveries in early 2027. Full trim prices for the S line and Edition 1 versions are due when orders open.
Sources and further reading
- electrive.comElectrivePrimary source referenced in this article.
- hyundai.newsAll-New Hyundai IONIQ 3 Opens for UK Orders with £3,750 Electric Car GrantBand 1 grant eligibility on every Ioniq 3 trim and prices after the grant.
- electrive.comKia opens UK orders for EV3, EV4, and EV5 GT modelsKia GT order start on 1 October and UK prices.
- whichev.netKia prices new EV3, EV4 and EV5 GT models from £48,695Kia GT prices, battery, power and range figures.
- electrive.comRenault opens UK orders for updated Scenic and Megane E-TechGrant-inclusive prices, new batteries, WLTP range and charging times for the updated Megane and Scenic.
- electrive.comBMW iX5 & iX3 40 xDrive order start and OS X updateiX5 60 xDrive orders from 8 October and production from December.
- am-online.comAudi A2 e-tron priced from £32,200 in the UKA2 e-tron UK price, October order books, early 2027 deliveries and range.
- whichev.netRange Rover Sport Electric opens for orders with 378-mile rangeRange Rover Sport Electric UK trim prices, range and 2027 deliveries.
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