Five new fully electric SUVs under 35,000 euros (plus an alternative)

Fully electric SUVs are no longer the sole preserve of premium brands. Even though demand for EVs has grown more slowly than early forecasts suggested, manufacturers are still investing heavily in electric mobility - and in the body style buyers keep choosing: SUVs.

While a 35,000-euro price point remains a stretch for many people, an increasing number of new models are arriving below that figure without sacrificing (too much) in range, cabin space or standard equipment.

Below you’ll find five of the latest additions among electric SUVs priced under 35,000 euros, plus one alternative option. For private buyers they may still feel out of reach, but for companies and sole traders they can work out far more affordable thanks to VAT deductibility.

Renault 4 E-Tech - from 29 505 euros

Following the 5 E-Tech, Renault is continuing its push to revive its classic nameplates - and the new Renault 4 E-Tech underlines that intent.

Measuring 4.14 m in length and offering up to 1149 litres of load space with the rear seats folded, the new R4 blends everyday practicality with visual cues from the original model. Inside, the highlights are the digital instrument display and a 10-inch central screen, backed up by the “Reno” virtual assistant.

Two power outputs are offered - 120 hp (88 kW) and 150 hp (110 kW) - along with two NMC (nickel manganese cobalt) battery options: 40 kWh (up to 309 km of range) and 52 kWh (up to 408 km), both measured on the WLTP cycle. For under 35,000 euros, you can step into the evolution trim level with either power output.

Opel Frontera - from 29 990 euros

The Opel Frontera is one of the newest entries in the under-35,000-euro electric SUV space, even though the line-up also includes versions with combustion engines.

It pairs an 83 kW (113 hp) electric motor with a 44 kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery, and claims 305 km on the combined WLTP cycle.

If you want a roomy SUV mainly for short trips, this could be a strong fit. At 4,385 mm long, the new Frontera comes with a 460-litre boot. Both trim levels - Edition and GS - are available for less than 35,000 euros.

Citroën ë-C3 Aircross - from 26 490 euros

Cheaper than the Opel Frontera yet just as generous on space, its French “cousin” arrives on the same platform: the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross.

This French SUV uses the same electric set-up, combining an 83 kW (113 hp) motor with a 44 kWh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery. It also quotes 305 km on the combined WLTP cycle.

Both models (Opel Frontera and Citroën ë-C3 Aircross) are expected to gain a version offering 400 km of range in the near future.

BYD Atto 2 - from 31 495 euros

China’s presence may be relatively new, but it couldn’t be left out. The BYD Atto 2 is currently the brand’s most affordable electric SUV in Portugal.

With a single electric motor, the Atto 2 produces 130 kW (177 hp). Its 45.12 kWh battery delivers 312 km of combined-range (WLTP), and up to 463 km (WLTP) in urban driving.

In the cabin, there’s plenty of room, the materials feel good, and the build quality is hard to fault. Standard kit is also notably generous, including a panoramic roof on every version. As with other BYD models, the central infotainment screen (10.1 inches, or 12.8 inches in the top version) can be used in either landscape or portrait orientation.

In Portugal, the BYD Atto 2 is offered in two trim levels - Active and Boost - and both sit below 35,000 euros.

Skoda Elroq - from 34 948 euros

The Skoda Elroq is currently the Czech brand’s most compact electric SUV, although it’s still a sizeable car - and it’s derived from the Enyaq. It also ranks among the best-equipped options at this price point.

At 4.49 m long, the Elroq shapes up as an appealing family choice: second-row space is exceptionally generous, and the boot provides 470 litres of capacity.

Beyond its dimensions, this SUV stands out for the technology on offer. A 13-inch multimedia screen (with ChatGPT integration) is available on the dashboard - and it’s standard across the entire range.

The Skoda Elroq comes in four versions, but only one remains under the 35,000-euro threshold: the Elroq 50. It makes 125 kW (170 hp) and is fitted with a 52 kWh battery, which enables a claimed 375 km range (WLTP).

FIAT Grande Panda - from 23 657 euros

To finish, here’s an alternative pick. The FIAT Grande Panda isn’t an SUV, but it certainly looks like one - and it brings plenty of convincing arguments. It’s aimed at anyone who doesn’t need a large car, and it’s also the cheapest option in this group.

With an overall length of 3.99 m and a height of 1.57 m, the Grande Panda marks FIAT’s return to the B-segment with a retro-futuristic look, featuring several details that echo its predecessor.

Although it’s also available with a hybrid powertrain, the electric Grande Panda pairs an 83 kW (113 hp) motor with a 44 kWh battery - the same as the Opel Frontera - for up to 320 km of combined WLTP range.

Pricing starts at 23 547 euros for the RED version, while the better-equipped La Prima variant begins at 26 457 euros. In other words, both sit comfortably below the 35,000-euro mark.