I personally would argue that the “best” EV on the scheme, particularly for newcomers to electric motoring, would be the Kona EV. Most efficient one out there, with the most real world range, and very well equipped in Ultimate trim.
And half the price of the Leaf.
Just putting that out there, of course if you fancy the Leaf over the Kona, then that’s what it is.
Prior: SEAT Ateca Xcellence Lux 1.5 TSI DSG MY19, VW Golf GTE PHEV DSG MY23
Current: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Ultimate
Next: we'll see what's available in 2028.