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Used Electric Cars Under £12,000

Used Electric Cars Under £12,000 can suit buyers looking for lower running costs and a modern driving experience. Compare 3,518 current matches, and check real-world range, charging speed, battery warranty, mileage and whether the car fits your weekly driving pattern.

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£2,495
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Average price
£9,202
Based on the current matching dealer stock.
Lowest mileage
222 mi
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electric
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volkswagen 2022 e-up! e-up! 60 kw 32kwh electric auto 5dr (82 ps) low rate finance and pcp available apply on our website...

Mileage: 13,000 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Birmingham
Volkswagen E-Up! e-UP! 60 kW 32kWh Electric Auto 5dr (82 ps) LOW RATE FINANCE AND PCP AVAILABLE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE 2022 13,000 miles 0 ltr Automatic Electric £10,595 £178.75 Deposit Taken View Details
£10,595.0
Source: mjautosales.co.uk

ora 2024 03 48kwh pure+ hatchback 5dr electric auto (171 ps) +++same day/next day delivery available+++ 2024 4,992 miles 0 ltr automatic...

Mileage: 4,992 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: BL8 2AL
Gwm Ora 03 48kWh PURE+ Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (171 ps) +++SAME DAY/NEXT DAY DELIVERY AVAILABLE+++ 2024 4,992 miles 0 ltr Automatic Electric £10,970 £183.35 Reserve View Details
£10,970.0
Source: good-motors.co.uk

ora 2024 03 48kwh pure+ hatchback 5dr electric auto (171 ps) +++same day/next day delivery available+++ 2024 11,956 miles 0 ltr automatic...

Mileage: 11,956 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: BL8 2AL
Gwm Ora 03 48kWh PURE+ Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (171 ps) +++SAME DAY/NEXT DAY DELIVERY AVAILABLE+++ 2024 11,956 miles 0 ltr Automatic Electric £9,970 £163.87 Reserve View Details
£9,970.0
Source: good-motors.co.uk

FORD EXPLORER ELECTRIC ESTATE 210KW SELECT 77KWH 5DR AUTO FORD POWER PROMISE AMP 10,000...

Mileage: 10,000 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Tyne And Wear
FORD EXPLORER ELECTRIC ESTATE 210kW Select 77kWh 5dr Auto Ford Power Promise & 10,000 miles free charging^ Electric Estate Automatic Brand new £278 +VAT (BCH) £3,326 +VAT Example monthly payment Lookers FORD Dealerships
£3,326.0
Source: lookers.co.uk

RENAULT 2020 ZOE 100KW I ICONIC R135 50KWH RAPID CHARGE 5DR AUTO 39,591 MILES 2020...

Mileage: 39,591 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Edinburgh
19 Quick look Video tour 2020 (20) Renault Zoe 100kW i Iconic R135 50kWh Rapid Charge 5dr Auto 39,591 miles 2020 Electric Automatic 52 kWh 239</td><th>WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH</th><td>239 miles* 0 g/km* £200.0 5 doors 5 seats Hatchback Red 1 speed 136 9.5 seconds 22A 16" alloy Only £9498 £249 Deposit + £194.14 Per month View this car’s full finance example Edinburgh Seafield Motorstore / Vanstore
£9,498.0
Source: arnoldclark.com

RENAULT 2020 ZOE 100KW I GT LINE R135 50KWH RAPID CHARGE 5DR AUTO 11,430 MILES...

Mileage: 11,430 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Fife
20 Quick look Video tour 2020 (70) Renault Zoe 100kW i GT Line R135 50kWh Rapid Charge 5dr Auto 11,430 miles 2020 Electric Automatic 52 kWh 238</td><th>WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH</th><td>224 miles* 0 g/km* £200.0 5 doors 5 seats Hatchback White 1 speed 136 9.5 seconds 22A 16" alloy Only £9998 £249 Deposit + £204.63 Per month View this car’s full finance example Wirral Renault / Dacia
£9,998.0
Source: arnoldclark.com

KIA 2018 SOUL 30KWH EV SUV 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO 109 BHP 2018 40,986 MILES 0...

Mileage: 40,986 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Epping
Kia Soul 30kWh EV SUV 5dr Electric Auto (109 bhp) 2018 40,986 miles 0 ltr Automatic Electric £8,189 £173.61 Reserve Apply for Finance View Details
£8,189.0
Source: carvender.co.uk

NISSAN 2018 LEAF 40KWH ACENTA HATCHBACK 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO 150 PS 2018 29,792 MILES 0...

Mileage: 29,792 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Epping
Nissan Leaf 40kWh Acenta Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (150 ps) 2018 29,792 miles 0 ltr Automatic Electric £7,685 £162.92 Reserve Apply for Finance View Details
£7,685.0
Source: carvender.co.uk

VOLKSWAGEN 2020 GOLF 35.8KWH E GOLF HATCHBACK 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO 136 PS 2020 20 PLATE...

Mileage: 28,000 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: BB22JE
Volkswagen Golf 35.8kWh e-Golf Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (136 ps) - 2020 (20 plate) 34 View details Mileage: 28,000 Fuel Type: Electric Transmission: Automatic Body Style: Hatchback MPG: 0 Urban Engine Size: 0 Road Tax £200.00 First Reg Date: 11/3/2020 Colour: Grey Price: £11,000 Harrison street motors proud to offer this all electric Golf auto vehicle in pristine condition.Very Low mileage car and offered with a 6 months nationwide warranty.We're a family run business trading for over 20 years with lots of experience in... View More View details Add to Garage Remove
£11,000.0
Source: harrisonstmotors.co.uk

NISSAN 2023 LEAF 39KWH N CONNECTA HATCHBACK 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO 150 PS , 32,929 MILES,...

Mileage: 32,929 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: CF31 3NB
£9,695 £9,695 £110.49 £10,595 £900 NISSAN LEAF 39KWH N-CONNECTA HATCHBACK 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO (150 PS), 32,929 miles, 2023 Bridgend £10,595 £9,695 £900 £110.49 ULEZ COMPLIANT TAKE ME HOME BRING IT TO ME £110.49 NISSAN LEAF 39KWH N-CONNECTA HATCHBACK 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO (150 PS) , 2023 Price £9,695 £10,595 £9,695 Save £900 £110.49 Deposit £2,909 Per Month (PCP) £111 32,929 mls Electric Automatic Bridgend
£10,595.0
Source: super-search.sinclairdirect.co.uk

volkswagen 2022 181 pure 52kwh life suv 5dr electric auto (148 ps) 224 miles on a full charge 2022 81,855 miles 0 ltr automatic...

Mileage: 81,855 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Morecambe
Volkswagen 181 Pure 52kWh Life SUV 5dr Electric Auto (148 ps) 224 Miles On A Full Charge 2022 81,855 miles 0 ltr Automatic Electric £11,995 £233.89 Apply for Finance View Details
£11,995.0
Source: centralcarandvansales.co.uk

HYUNDAI 2020 KONA 39KWH SE SUV 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO 10.5KW CHARGER 136 PS 2020 54,907...

Mileage: 54,907 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Whittlesey
Hyundai Kona 39kWh SE SUV 5dr Electric Auto (10.5kW Charger) (136 ps) 2020 54,907 miles 0 ltr Automatic Electric £9,790 £184.88 Reserve Apply for Finance View Details
£9,790.0
Source: vicaragecarsales.co.uk

mg 2021 5 61.1kwh exclusive long range estate 5dr electric auto (156 ps) 2021 69,616 miles electric automatic £10,999 £9,999 / monthly...

Mileage: 69,616 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: St. Austell
£1000   MG MG5 61.1kWh Exclusive Long Range Estate 5dr Electric Auto (156 ps) 2021 69,616 miles Electric Automatic £10,999 £9,999 / Monthly from £229.93 Hawkins Blackwater - MG
£10,999.0
Source: hawkins.co.uk

HYUNDAI 2021 KONA ELECTRIC HATCHBACK 2021 150KW PREMIUM 64KWH 5DR AUTO NO MORE FUEL STATIONS...

Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Tyne And Wear
HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC HATCHBACK 2021 150Kw Premium 64Kwh 5Dr Auto NO MORE FUEL STATIONS Electric Hatchback Automatic 54,381 mls £11,657 £191.32 (PCP) £1,748.55 Example monthly payment Lookers CAR HUB Middlesbrough
£11,657.0
Source: lookers.co.uk

FORD PUMA GEN E ELECTRIC HATCHBACK 123KW SELECT 43KWH 5DR AUTO FORD POWER PROMISE...

Mileage: 10,000 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Tyne And Wear
FORD PUMA GEN-E ELECTRIC HATCHBACK 123kW Select 43kWh 5dr Auto Ford Power Promise & 10,000 miles free charging^ Electric Hatchback Automatic Brand new £220 +VAT (BCH) £2,640 +VAT Example monthly payment Lookers FORD Dealerships
£2,640.0
Source: lookers.co.uk

FORD PUMA GEN E ELECTRIC HATCHBACK 123KW PREMIUM 43KWH 5DR AUTO FORD POWER PROMISE...

Mileage: 10,000 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Tyne And Wear
FORD PUMA GEN-E ELECTRIC HATCHBACK 123kW Premium 43kWh 5dr Auto Ford Power Promise & 10,000 miles free charging^ Electric Hatchback Automatic Brand new £239 +VAT (BCH) £2,868 +VAT Example monthly payment Lookers FORD Dealerships
£2,868.0
Source: lookers.co.uk

RENAULT 2020 ZOE 80KW I ICONIC R110 50KWH RAPID CHARGE 5DR AUTO 35,287 MILES 2020...

Mileage: 35,287 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Fife
20 Quick look Video tour 2020 (70) Renault Zoe 80kW i Iconic R110 50kWh Rapid Charge 5dr Auto 35,287 miles 2020 Electric Automatic 52 kWh 239</td><th>WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH</th><td>239 miles* 0 g/km* £200.0 5 doors 5 seats Hatchback Red 1 speed 109 11.4 seconds 19E 16" alloy Only £8998 £249 Deposit + £183.64 Per month View this car’s full finance example Stirling Renault / Dacia / Hyundai / Vanstore
£8,998.0
Source: arnoldclark.com

RENAULT 2021 ZOE 100KW I GT LINE R135 50KWH RAPID CHARGE 5DR AUTO 25,176 MILES...

Mileage: 25,176 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Preston
19 Quick look Video tour 2021 (21) Renault Zoe 100kW i GT Line R135 50kWh Rapid Charge 5dr Auto 25,176 miles 2021 Electric Automatic 52 kWh 238</td><th>WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH</th><td>224 miles* 0 g/km* £200.0 5 doors 5 seats Hatchback Grey 1 speed 136 9.5 seconds 24A 16" alloy Only £10,498 £249 Deposit + £203.96 Per month View this car’s full finance example Preston Motorstore / BYD
£10,498.0
Source: arnoldclark.com

NISSAN 2023 LEAF 110KW TEKNA 39KWH 5DR AUTO 33,500 MILES 2023 ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC 40.6 KWH...

Mileage: 33,500 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Glasgow
20 Quick look Video tour 2023 (23) Nissan Leaf 110kW Tekna 39kWh 5dr Auto 33,500 miles 2023 Electric Automatic 40.6 kWh 168</td><th>WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH</th><td>168 miles* 0 g/km* £200.0 5 doors 5 seats Hatchback Grey 1 speed 150 7.9 seconds 24E 5 17" alloy Only £11,498 £249 Deposit + £208.17 Per month View this car’s full finance example Glasgow Crow Road Volkswagen
£11,498.0
Source: arnoldclark.com

FORD FIESTA TITANIUM TURBO AUTOMATIC FORD FIESTA TITANIUM TURBO AUTOMATIC, MANUAL PADDLE SHIFT ADDITION,...

Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Midhurst
22 £7,995 Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo Automatic Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo Automatic, Manual Paddle Shift Addition, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Soly CD Radio in car Entertainment System, Multi-Function 12 Volt Output, USB Aux Socket, Bluetooth, Computer, Air …
£7,995.0
Source: ryarshcars.co.uk

MINI 2021 COOPER SE 32.6KWH COLLECTION EDITION HATCHBACK 3DR ELECTRIC AUTO 184 PS 950 2021...

Mileage: 39,106 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Aylesbury
MINI Electric Hatch Cooper SE 32.6kWh Collection Edition Hatchback 3dr Electric Auto (184 ps) £950 2021 39,106 miles Range: 143 mi Fast Charge: 36 mins £11,525 £151.58 Reserve View Details
£11,525.0
Source: hiltoncarsupermarket.co.uk

PEUGEOT 2022 208 ELECTRIC HATCHBACK 2022 100KW GT 50KWH 5DR AUTO SAT NAV, CAMERA, BLUETOOTH...

Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Tyne And Wear
PEUGEOT E-208 ELECTRIC HATCHBACK 2022 100Kw Gt 50Kwh 5Dr Auto SAT-NAV, CAMERA, BLUETOOTH Electric Hatchback Automatic 30,537 mls £11,511 £184.63 (PCP) £1,726.65 Example monthly payment Lookers CAR HUB Middlesbrough
£11,511.0
Source: lookers.co.uk

MG 2023 4 64KWH SE LONG RANGE HATCHBACK 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO 203 PS 2023 23...

Mileage: 17,477 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Rainham
70 MG MG 4 64kWh SE Long Range Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (203 ps) - 2023 (23 plate) £9,950 Mileage: 17,477 Colour: Grey Transmission: Automatic Fuel Type: Electric Body Style: Hatchback First Reg Date: 28/4/2023
£9,950.0
Source: santandercarclub.co.uk

renault megan dynamique ttom dci megan dynamique ttom dci, electric windows, electric mirrors, 2 remote keys, central locking, 610 /...

Fuel: electric Location: Midhurst
14 £2,495 Renault Megan Dynamique TTOM DCI Renault Megan Dynamique TTOM DCI, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, 2 Remote Keys, Central Locking, 610 / 40 Split folding Rear Seats, Rear Load Cover, Alloy Wheels, Rear Wash Wipe, Rear …
£2,495.0
Source: ryarshcars.co.uk

VAUXHALL 2021 CORSA ELECTRIC 50KWH SRI PREMIUM HATCHBACK 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO 136 PS SAT NAV...

Mileage: 222 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: RM124EU
1 Vauxhall Corsa Electric 50kWh SRi Premium Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (136 ps) SAT NAV & REVERSING CAMERA 2021 33000 Black Fast charge: 30 mins Range: 222mi £9,995 £162.86 / month PCP Apply for Finance View Details
£9,995.0
Source: birchwoodmotorcentre.co.uk

VAUXHALL 2021 CORSA ELECTRIC 50KWH SRI PREMIUM HATCHBACK 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO 136 PS SAT NAV...

Mileage: 222 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: RM124EU
1 Vauxhall Corsa Electric 50kWh SRi Premium Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (136 ps) SAT NAV & PARKING SENSORS 2021 33500 Grey Fast charge: 30 mins Range: 222mi £9,495 £151.56 / month PCP Apply for Finance View Details
£9,495.0
Source: birchwoodmotorcentre.co.uk

VAUXHALL 2022 CORSA ELECTRIC 50KWH ELITE PREMIUM HATCHBACK 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO 136 PS DIGITALDASH APPLECP...

Mileage: 22,910 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: DE12BU
Vauxhall Corsa Electric 50kWh Elite Premium Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (136 ps) DigitalDash/AppleCP/Sensors 2022 22,910 miles Range: 222mi Fast Charge: 30 mins £9,985 £174.74 Reserve Free Finance Check View Details
£9,985.0
Source: btscars.uk

RENAULT 2013 ZOE 22KWH EXPRESSION HATCHBACK 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO BATTERY LEASE 88 BHP YEAR 2013...

Mileage: 64,000 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Gloucestershire
£2,995 Finance from £88.34 p/m* 2013 RENAULT ZOE 22kWh Expression Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (Battery Lease) (88 bhp) Year 2013 Mileage 64,000 miles Fuel Type Electric Engine Size 0 L Transmission Automatic CSV - Understeer Control Front Grille - Black with Z.E. Blue Surround Door Mirrors - Gloss Black Housing Z.E. - Voice - Low Speed Pedestrian Warning R-Link Voice Controlled TomTom Satellite Navigation with 7in Touchscreen Embedded Tablet View Vehicle Apply For Finance
£2,995.0
Source: driveawaycarsalesltd.com

MINI 2022 COOPER SE 32.6KWH LEVEL 2 HATCHBACK 3DR ELECTRIC AUTO 184 PS CLIMATE CONTROL...

Mileage: 27,413 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Aylesbury
MINI Electric Hatch Cooper SE 32.6kWh Level 2 Hatchback 3dr Electric Auto (184 ps) Climate Control | Metallic Paint 2022 27,413 miles Range: 144 mi Fast Charge: 36 mins £11,489 £152.21 Reserve View Details
£11,489.0
Source: hiltoncarsupermarket.co.uk

PEUGEOT 2021 208 50KWH GT PREMIUM HATCHBACK 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO 136 PS SATNAV REVERSE CAMERA...

Mileage: 38,210 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Walsall
1 / 43 Peugeot E-208 50kWh GT Premium Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (136 ps) SATNAV REVERSE CAMERA HEATED FRONT SEATS APPLE CAR PLAY 2021 38,210 miles 0 ltr Automatic Electric £10,995 £198.32 Reserve View Details
£10,995.0
Source: askmotors.co.uk

NISSAN 2023 LEAF 110KW N CONNECTA 39KWH 5DR AUTO 30,877 MILES 2023 ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC 40.6...

Mileage: 30,877 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Stourbridge
19 Quick look Video tour 2023 (23) Nissan Leaf 110kW N-Connecta 39kWh 5dr Auto 30,877 miles 2023 Electric Automatic 40.6 kWh 168</td><th>WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH</th><td>168 miles* 0 g/km* £200.0 5 doors 5 seats Hatchback Grey 1 speed 150 7.9 seconds 24E 5 17" alloy Only £10,498 £249 Deposit + £192.13 Per month View this car’s full finance example Stourbridge Fiat / Motorstore / Abarth / Geely
£10,498.0
Source: arnoldclark.com

NISSAN 2023 LEAF 110KW N CONNECTA 39KWH 5DR AUTO 32,986 MILES 2023 ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC 40.6...

Mileage: 32,986 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Edinburgh
19 Quick look Video tour 2023 (23) Nissan Leaf 110kW N-Connecta 39kWh 5dr Auto 32,986 miles 2023 Electric Automatic 40.6 kWh 168</td><th>WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH</th><td>168 miles* 0 g/km* £200.0 5 doors 5 seats Hatchback Grey 1 speed 150 7.9 seconds 24E 5 17" alloy Only £10,998 £249 Deposit + £206.09 Per month View this car’s full finance example Edinburgh Sighthill Vauxhall / Peugeot / Leapmotor
£10,998.0
Source: arnoldclark.com

PEUGEOT 2008 2008 50KWH GT PREMIUM SUV 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO 136 PS 2022 45400 BLUE...

Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Newport Pagnell
49 Peugeot E-2008 50kWh GT Premium SUV 5dr Electric Auto (136 ps) 2022 45400 Blue Automatic 0 Ltr Electric £11,695 £202.50 / month PCP Apply for Finance View Details
£11,695.0
Source: farmgarages.co.uk

VAUXHALL CORSA ELECTRIC 50KWH SE PREMIUM HATCHBACK 5DR ELECTRIC AUTO 136 PS CASH PRICE...

Mileage: 12,013 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Hertfordshire
£1,000 Vauxhall Corsa Electric 50kWh SE Premium Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (136 ps) Cash Price £10,906 Per Month £126 12,013 miles 22 Plate Electric Auto SPOTICAR Approved Warranty:  12 Months Stellantis &You Manchester
£10,906.0
Source: stellantisandyou.co.uk

VAUXHALL ASTRA DESIGN ESTATE AUTOMATIC VAUXHALL ASTRA DESIGN ESTATE AUTOMATIC, PART LEATHER INTERIOR, AUTO...

Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic Location: Midhurst
16 £3,995 Vauxhall Astra Design Estate AUTOMATIC Vauxhall Astra Design Estate AUTOMATIC, Part Leather Interior, Auto Lights, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, 3.5 Aux Socket, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, 2 Remote Keys, Computer, Height Adjustable Drivers Seat, Cup Holders, …
£3,995.0
Source: ryarshcars.co.uk

volkswagen 2022 e-up! 36.8kwh e-up! hatchback 5dr electric auto (82 ps) 2022 14,793 miles electric automatic £11,980 £231.13  per month / pcp...

Mileage: 14,793 mi Fuel: electric Transmission: automatic
Compare Volkswagen e-up! 36.8kWh e-up! Hatchback 5dr Electric Auto (82 ps) 2022 14,793 miles Electric Automatic £11,980 £231.13  per month / PCP View details
£11,980.0
Source: hippomotorgroup.co.uk

About these used electric cars under £12,000 results

Used Electric Cars Under £12,000 can suit buyers looking for lower running costs and a modern driving experience. Compare 3,518 current matches, and check real-world range, charging speed, battery warranty, mileage and whether the car fits your weekly driving pattern.

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