Octopus Electric Vehicles has revealed that the OMODA E5 was its most popular electric vehicle (EV) among its leasing customers in Q2 2025.
In second place was the Cupra Born, followed by the Tesla Model Y, which was the best-selling car in the world in 2023, and the second-best in 2024.
The Ford Puma Gen-E was fourth, and the Skoda Elroq came fifth.
Alvin Castillo, procurement director at Octopus Electric Vehicles, said: “We’ve hit a tipping point. The early adopters have paved the way, and now we’re seeing everyday drivers make the switch because it just adds up – from cost and convenience to cutting carbon.
“The OMODA E5 topping the charts is proof that if a car delivers on style, spec and savings, drivers are all in.
“During the early years of the EV journey, innovators like Tesla took market share from some of the better-known European brands.
“However, newer brands are increasingly bringing great value for customers, and the numbers show just how popular they are.”
Octopus also offers a salary sacrifice scheme, that allows drivers to save up to 40% on public EV charging, by estimating their annual public charging needs, and paying in monthly instalments, which are deducted from gross salary.
Octopus credits salary sacrifice schemes with accelerating EV adoption.
Castillo said: “OMODA has been taking the market by storm since they launched the E5 and the reason is simple; great value.
“At just over £300 a month via salary sacrifice, including insurance and maintenance, with its sleek design and strong spec sheet, it’s an easy win for drivers who want maximum return for their money.
“It’s no surprise to see Tesla still in our top 5. When we first started leasing EVs in 2021, they were by far the most popular brand, but the market is moving quickly.
“The revamped Model Y offers exceptional space, performance, and range – plus access to Tesla’s class-leading charging network.
As more EVs reach the UK market, especially low priced, long range models from China, Octopus expects EV demand to stay strong for the rest of 2025.
