Chinese car brand Omoda overtakes Ford and Tesla in most popular electric vehicle ranking

Omoda launched the E5 model in the UK last September, and has already sold thousands of EVs to motorists and businesses looking to move away from petrol and diesel vehicles.

The E5 comes equipped with 257 miles of battery range, fast charging capabilities of 28 minutes (30 to 80 per cent) and a price tag of £33,065.

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Omoda offers drivers a £0 downpayment offer and zero per cent APR finance deals, in accordance with its "Value. Every. Thing." mentality.

Chris Clayton, Head of Fleet for Omoda Jaecoo UK, celebrated the success of the E5 and the development of the brand in the UK.

He said: "Seeing the Omoda E5 become the top-performing EV through Octopus Electric Vehicles is a real milestone for us.

"It proves that UK drivers are ready to embrace something new - and they're responding to the E5's combination of bold design, advanced technology and ethos of premium without the price premium."

So far this year, Omoda has sold 6,941 vehicles, capturing 0.67 per cent of the market, despite being on the market for less than a year.

Partner brand Jaecoo is also performing well with 8,399 new registrations, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The latest update from the SMMT also shows that more than 47,000 electric cars were sold in June, bringing the market share of EVs to almost 25 per cent.

With more and more drivers switching to electric cars and leaving petrol and diesel vehicles behind, Omoda and other manufacturers could benefit massively.

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Alvin Castillo, Procurement Director and EV Guru at Octopus Electric Vehicles, noted that there had been a clear shift in consumer behaviour.

He 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."

He highlighted how early adopters of electric cars gravitated towards brands like Tesla, which was an innovator and set itself apart from legacy manufacturers.

However, with more than 100 different electric cars on the market, motorists now have a much wider selection, allowing them to save more than £1,000 a year on running costs.

Castillo added: "It's no surprise to see Tesla still in our top five. When we first started leasing EVs in 2021, they were by far the most popular brand, but the market is moving quickly.

"Ford is a household name, as a late developer in the EV space, it's great to see some amazing cars arriving from them."

Octopus Electric Vehicles’ top five most popular EVs - April to June 2025

1. Omoda E5
2. Cupra Born
3. Tesla Model Y
4. Ford Puma Gen-E
5. Skoda Elroq