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.

Whether it’s the new Jeep Compass EV, 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.

Jeep Compass EV and the Tier 2 ECG

The Jeep Compass Full-Electric is the latest model to join the Tier 2 Electric Car Grant list, giving lease customers a welcome £1,500 saving on one of the most versatile electric SUVs in the segment.

With a quoted range of up to 285 miles, it’s designed to handle everything from the daily commute to longer weekend escapes, and the fast-charging capability means a 20% - 80% top up is done in under 35 minutes when you’re on the move. It’s a practical, family-friendly EV with the added appeal of Jeep’s trademark adventurous spirit. The 213bhp electric motor delivers smooth performance, while the spacious cabin and high-quality tech make it an easy car to live with day-to-day.

Qualifying for the grant brings the Compass into contention for drivers who want something a little more characterful than the usual mainstream choices, and its addition means Jeep’s entire electric line-up now qualifies for the Tier 2 Electric Car Grant - our Jeep leasing offers are here.

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