Thinking about your next Motability Scheme car? The RAC has reviewed three of the latest SUVs available to lease through the Motability Scheme: the smart and affordable Citroën ë-C3, the bold new Kia EV3, and the practical and spacious Vauxhall Grandland.
This article has been written by the RAC to help you compare comfort, practicality and value across some of the SUVs currently available on the Motability Scheme*.
The prices shown are valid for applications placed before 31 March 2026. Remember, prices can go up or down.
Citroen e-C3
- Category: Small SUV
- Seats: 5
- Electric
- Range: 199 miles
- Boot space: 310 litres
- Advance Payment: From £0
Looking for an electric car that’s small on the outside but roomy within? You’ll want the Citroen e-C3, which is currently available with no advance payment on Motability.
It’s a funky small car with a bit of SUV-like design, giving you a higher driving position than most similar-sized cars to make it very easy to see out of and get in and out. It’s very easy to drive, too, with light controls and a comfortable ride making it great for nipping about town.
The e-C3 is not designed for long motorway drives, but it’s reasonably happy to sit at 70mph if needed, with low noise levels for a small car. A range on a charge of just under 200 miles from a 44kWh battery pack is not huge by today’s electric car standards, but it’ll be plenty for town drivers who occasionally drive further afield.
You’ll like that Citroen has added a bit of character to the e-C3’s design, both inside and out. The interior is comfortable, bright and airy for a budget car, with a split-level dash and nice woven fabric inserts.
Practicality is where the e-C3 really shines. There’s plenty of space for large adults up front, and you can even squeeze a couple in the rear, while three children can easily fit back there too. There’s also good storage in the cabin, plus a well-sized 310-litre boot that will swallow up a weekly shop.
The Citroen is brilliantly simple, too: you turn a key in a slot by the steering wheel to turn it on, and you get easy-to-use buttons for the air conditioning.
But you still get plenty of modern technology, including a 10in touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear parking sensors, LED headlights and plenty of safety assist features on all models.
Upgrading to Max spec brings niceties such as climate control, a rear-view camera, wireless phone charging and auto high beam for the headlights. All in all, it’s a small car with big appeal.
Check out RAC Drive’s full Citroen e-C3 review.
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Kia EV3
- Category: Medium SUV
- Seats: 5
- Electric
- Range: up to 475 miles
- Boot space: 460 litres
- Advance Payment: From £999
Like the look of Kia’s EV9 seven-seat SUV but don’t need something so enormous? You’ll want to check out the Kia EV3.
Kia’s small electric SUV has a very similar look inside and out to the EV9, but in a much more compact, easier to drive and more energy efficient package.
Being smaller doesn’t mean it can’t go the distance, though: the Long Range version manages an impressive 375 miles of range before the battery is flat. That makes it great for families looking to explore more of the UK on holidays without worrying about constant charging stops.
The EV3 is spacious for a compact SUV, with plenty of room for four large adults and plenty of storage areas for bits and bobs in the front.
You also get a good-sized 460-litre boot that can swallow up three large suitcases, with extra space under the boot floor and a little box under the bonnet for the charging cables. Elsewhere inside, you’ll find plenty of clever technology as standard like a large infotainment screen, a heated steering wheel and heated front seats and adaptive cruise control.
On the road the EV3 is smooth and comfortable, smothering potholes easily around town and on the motorways. There are more agile rivals, but overall if you’re looking for a relaxing car to cruise around in the Kia is great. Excellent all-round visibility makes it an easy car to park, too.
All versions have plenty of performance, and the regenerative braking (which recoups energy for the battery as you slow down) is easily adjustable with paddles behind the steering wheel. All things considered, the EV3 is a strong package.
- Category: Large SUV
- Seats: 5
- Petrol or electric
- Range: up to 325 miles
- Boot space: Up to 460 litres
- Advance Payment: From £2,399
The Vauxhall Grandland has long been a popular car on the Motability Scheme, and this latest model is no different. It’s available as a petrol hybrid car too, but for the easiest and smoothest driving experience the fully electric version would be our choice.
With a range of up to 325 miles for range from the battery pack, you won’t be shying away from longer motorway trips due to charging concerns. The Grandland is a great cruiser in general, with low levels of wind and road noise and comfortable front seats designed to reduce back pain on longer trips.
The latest Grandland’s interior is a real step up in quality and finish from the old car inside. You also get better technology, with the larger 16iin touchscreen and 360-degree camera system that makes parking easy.
Equipment levels are strong, too, with heated seats and a heated steering wheel standard on GS and an upgraded sound system, electric tailgate and panoramic sunroof on Ultimate trim.
Practicality is another strong point of the Vauxhall Grandland. You’ve got loads of space up front, and enough room for three adults to sit quite comfortably in the rear. You also get 40/20/40 split-folding rear seatbacks adding extra flexibility.
And, with the large and well-shaped 550-litre boot, you’ll have no trouble loading in a wheelchair, a couple of pushchairs or luggage for a week away. An adjustable boot floor gives you further storage options underneath, while under the armrest in the front of the Grandland you’ll find a neat refrigerated space under the armrest for keeping drinks and snacks cool.
Overall, if you’re looking for an electric car that doesn’t compromise on space, comfort and technology, the Grandland is a wise choice.
Check out RAC Drive’s full Vauxhall Grandland review.
*Prices and features of car models shown are correct at the time of writing and may be subject to adjustments or withdrawal in the event of any changes taking place which affect the cost of provision of the lease agreement. Prices shown are valid for recipients of the HRMC of the DLA, and ERMC of PIP making an application between 01/01/2026 and 31/03/2026, but may be subject to change. Customers are advised to check any specifically required vehicle features with their dealer at the point of application.
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