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Octopus EV Data Shows Omoda E5 Led 2025 as Jaecoo E5 Surged to Q4 No. 1

Octopus cites leasing-led momentum for new Chinese entrants, signaling rising confidence among UK drivers.

Overview

  • For full-year 2025, Omoda E5 ranked first among Octopus Electric Vehicles’ UK leasing customers, with Tesla Model Y, Mercedes EQB, Cupra Born and MG4 rounding out the top five.
  • In Q4 2025, the newly launched Jaecoo E5 moved into first place ahead of the Omoda E5 and Tesla Model Y, according to Octopus data.
  • Octopus says it began selling the Omoda E5 in September 2025, and within three months it had become one of the company’s top-performing cars.
  • The company attributes late‑year shifts to growing trust in challenger brands and to competitive leasing offers, including free home chargers and monthly deals advertised from roughly £269–£319 on select models.
  • Looking to 2026, Octopus expects increased emphasis on small EV hatchbacks and the arrival of vehicle‑to‑grid‑ready models from BMW, Kia and Renault.