The Omoda E5 has been ranked as the most popular electric car in the third quarter of 2026, as drivers continue to make the switch to EVs.
As diesel prices hit a new record high of £2 per litre, an ever-increasing number of drivers are making the transition to electric vehicles.
A typical 55-litre diesel car now costs around £110 to fill, while a long-range EV with a 109kWh battery can cost as little as £8 to charge using a smart EV tariff.
At £2 a litre, a diesel car costs around 16.5p per mile, compared to just 2p per mile for an electric vehicle.
New data from Octopus Electric Vehicles shows that a range of electric cars are proving popular with drivers up and down the country.
In Q3 of 2026, the Omoda E5 was ranked as the most popular EV on Octopus Electric Vehicles, having previously placed fourth.
The Omoda is followed by sister brand Jaecoo and its E5 electric car, which has also proved to be popular among Octopus EV drivers.
Another Chinese brand, Leapmotor, has cracked the top five, coming in third with its impressive B10 SUV.
Almost 100,000 new electric cars were registered in September, according to New AutoMotive
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OCTOPUS ENERGY
Outside the top five, which also features Tesla and MG, European manufacturers are also retaining interest, specifically with the Citroen C3 Aircross, Vauxhall Frontera and Renault 5.
Alvin Castillo, procurement director at Octopus Electric Vehicles, said the expanding offering of zero emission cars for motorists can only be a good thing.
He continued, saying: “Established household names are competing with brands that are relatively new to the UK, and that competition is pushing everyone to deliver better technology, more equipment and better value.
“That’s ultimately brilliant news for drivers. While the cost of sticking with diesel keeps climbing, the choice available to people considering an EV keeps getting better.”
1. Omoda E5
The Omoda E5 is Octopus Electric Vehicles’ most popular EV
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OMODA
Price: From £299 per month
Range: 228 miles
Delivery: 8-12 weeks
Extras: Free charger
2. Jaecoo E5
The Jaecoo E5
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JAECOO
Price: From £349 per month
Range: 200 miles
Delivery: 4-8 weeks
Extras: Free charger
3. Leapmotor B10
The Leapmotor B10
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LEAPMOTOR
Price: From £299 per month
Range: 220 miles
Delivery: 16-20 weeks
Extras: Free charger
4. Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y
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TESLA
Price: From £399 per month
Range: 215 miles
Delivery: 2-6 weeks
Extras: £99 charger
5. MG4 Urban
The MG4 Urban
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MG
Price: From £299 per month
Range: 200 miles
Delivery: 4-12 weeks
Extras: Free charger
