Electric Car Grant: Tier 2 models you can lease right now

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Electric Car Grant (ECG), you’ll know that 2026 has brought a welcome boost for drivers looking to lease an affordable EV. The government’s scheme has been updated with new models added to the Tier 2 discount list, aimed at supporting vehicles that don’t quite fit the environmental criteria of Tier 1. These models offer the space, flexibility and range of Tier 1 but with a lesser amount of grant, but still, making them ideal for families and business users.

To help you understand what Tier 2 offers — and which models qualify — we’ve highlighted the key new arrivals, including the latest additions from Kia, plus a full list of every car currently eligible for the Tier 2 grant.

Tier 2 sits alongside the existing Tier 1 grant (you can read our full Tier 1 guide here), but it focuses on a different set of vehicles.

Where Tier 1 is all about compact, lightweight EVs, Tier 2 covers mid-size crossovers, family SUVs, and multi-purpose EVs that still meet the scheme’s efficiency and pricing requirements. The result is a broader, more practical set of options for drivers who want to go electric without compromising on space.

This is the first Fiat model to qualify for the Tier 2 grade, with its 600e model qualifying for the grant (alongside its Abarth 600e cousin).

Whether it’s the new Fiat, or the existing cars in Tier 2, each one brings something different to the table, but all offer strong value, modern tech and the kind of everyday usability that makes them ideal leasing choices.

Fiat 600e and the Tier 2 ECG

The Fiat 600e has just become even better value, now officially qualifying for the UK Government’s £1,500 Electric Car Grant.

Combined with Fiat’s price repositioning earlier this year, the 600e now starts from just £25,495 including the grant, making it one of the most affordable electric crossovers on the market. It blends classic Italian styling with everyday practicality, a comfortable interior, and zero-emission running — and with fuel prices looking like they’ll remain high for quite some time, the lower upfront cost provides a compelling reason to switch to electric sooner rather than later.

The grant approval also reinforces the 600e’s sustainability credentials, meeting the government’s criteria for efficiency, warranty cover, and responsible production. For drivers looking for an accessible entry point into EV ownership, the Fiat 600e is now firmly in the spotlight.

Full list of Tier 2-eligible EVs

Below is the complete list of vehicles that currently qualify for the Tier 2 Electric Car Grant. These models meet the government’s criteria for size, efficiency, and pricing, and all are available to lease through us.

Tier 2 (Band 2 – £1,500 grant)

Official GOV.UK list

• Abarth 600e
• Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
• Citroën ë-C3 / ë-C3 Aircross / ë-C3 Urban Range
• Citroën ë-C4 / ë-C4 X
• Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
• Citroën ë-Berlingo / ë-SpaceTourer
• Cupra Born / Cupra Raval
• DS 3 / DS N°4
• Fiat 600e
• Ford Capri / Ford Explorer
• Hyundai Kona Electric
• Jeep Avenger / Jeep Compass
• Kia EV2 / EV3 / EV4 / PV5 Passenger
• Nissan Ariya / Nissan Micra (40kWh)
• Peugeot e-208 / e-2008 / e-308 / e-3008 / e-408 / e-Rifter / e-Traveller
• Renault 5 (40kWh) / Renault Megane
• Skoda Elroq / Skoda Enyaq
• Toyota C-HR+ / Proace City Verso
• Vauxhall Astra Electric / Combo Life Electric / Corsa Electric / Frontera Electric / Grandland Electric / Mokka Electric / Vivaro Life Electric
• Volkswagen ID.3 / ID.4 / ID.5