In Electrek’s January 2025 comparison, the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 had the lowest effective monthly payment: $190 over 24 months, with $999 due at signing. Its advertised payment was $149 a month. These are historical offers, not current quotes; lease availability and terms vary by location.
Which EV had the best lease deal in January 2025?
“Best” depends on how you compare offers. Using the effective monthly payment shown in Electrek’s table—the advertised monthly payment adjusted to include the stated amount due at signing—the ID.4 ranked lowest at $190 a month. The table was reported by Electrek on January 25, 2025, updated January 24, and based on CarsDirect data. It is a selected roundup, not a nationwide, independently verified ranking. Read Electrek’s January 2025 roundup.
The advertised payment alone can give a different impression. The ID.4 and 2025 Kia Niro EV were both listed at $149 a month, but the ID.4’s $999 due at signing produced a reported effective payment of $190, while the Niro EV’s $3,999 due at signing produced $315.
January 2025 EV lease offers at a glance
The figures below are the offers Electrek reported, not offers confirmed as available now. “Effective monthly” is the source’s calculation including the stated upfront amount; it does not establish that every tax, fee, or lease cost is included.
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| Vehicle | Advertised monthly payment | Term | Due at signing | Effective monthly payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 | $149 | 24 months | $999 | $190 |
| 2025 Kia Niro EV | $149 | 24 months | $3,999 | $315 |
| 2024 Kia EV6 | $159 | 24 months | $3,849 | $319 |
| 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 | $189 | 24 months | $3,999 | $355 |
| 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 | $159 | 24 months | $3,999 | $326 |
| 2024 Fiat 500e | $211 | 42 months | $211 | $216 |
| 2024 Toyota bZ4X | $219 | 39 months | $2,999 | $296 |
| 2024 Honda Prologue | $229 | 36 months | $1,299 | $265 |
| 2024 Subaru Solterra | $279 | 36 months | $279 | $287 |
| Tesla Model 3 and Model Y | $299 | 36 months | $2,999 | $382 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV | $299 | 24 months | $3,169 | $431 |
All table figures are from Electrek’s January 2025 roundup based on CarsDirect data. The roundup does not provide a consistent set of mileage limits, taxes, fees, credit requirements, or trim details for every offer, so the table should not be treated as a complete contract comparison.
Why the lowest advertised payment may not be the cheapest lease
Due-at-signing amounts change the economics. A small monthly figure paired with a large upfront payment can cost more across the lease than a higher monthly figure with little due at signing. The effective monthly figures above help expose that difference, but they are not a substitute for comparing the full written lease offer.
Rank #2
- Charge with Confidence: ChargePoint builds reliable, flexible EV charging stations for home, business, and fleets. Get 24/7 support and access to hundreds of thousands of North American charging locations
- Charge Smart: With the user-friendly ChargePoint Mobile App, you can control your electric car charger, manage reminders, connect to smart home devices, find stations, get data and charging info, and access the latest features
- Vast Network: Wherever you go, ChargePoint’s network includes 274k+ stations across North America and Europe and 565k+ roaming partner stations
- Safe & Durable: Rely on this UL-certified EV charger for safe home charging. It can be installed indoors or outdoors by an electrician and includes a cold-resistant cable
- Fast & Powerful: This EV charger charges 9× faster than a 120V outlet, delivering up to 45 mi/hr., dependent upon your vehicle. It features a J1772 connector for all non-Tesla EVs and plugs into a 240V outlet with a 14-50 receptacle, requiring a 40A or 50A circuit. For Tesla EVs, this will require an adapter
Lease terms also differ: the listed offers run from 24 to 42 months. Comparing monthly figures without accounting for term length, mileage allowance, and all charges can make unlike offers look comparable when they are not.
Did EV lease deals vary by state?
Yes. Electrek said the $229-a-month 2024 Honda Prologue offer applied in California and other ZEV states, and reported Prologue leases starting at $249 a month elsewhere. The roundup does not establish that every listed offer was available in every state, or provide a complete state-by-state eligibility map.
Rank #3
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- PLUG IN, NO HARDWIRING: Level 2 charger delivers up to 40A to fully charge most EVs overnight. Plugs into a 240V, 4-prong NEMA 14-50 outlet (the RV/range type - NOT a dryer outlet) on a dedicated 50A circuit. The extra-long 25 ft cable easily reaches across a garage or driveway. Before ordering, check your car's port type and that you have the right outlet.
- CONTROL & SAVE FROM YOUR PHONE: A stronger built-in antenna keeps the charger online even in a garage or basement. Use the free app to start/stop charging, set speed (6-40A), get reminders, and track energy use and cost. Schedule off-peak overnight charging to cut your electric bill. Requires 2.4 GHz WiFi.
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- GLOW-IN-THE-DARK HOLSTER: The included high-visibility holster glows in the dark so you can find and dock the plug easily at night. Holds the connector securely when not in use.
GreenCars described a deal-search resource with filters for payment range, vehicle type, and lease term, and said its offers are updated regularly. Its January 3, 2025 overview is a place to explore comparisons, not proof that a particular offer is available today. See GreenCars’ EV lease-deal resource.
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Rank #4
- WORKS WITH EVERY NON-TESLA EV: Standard J1772 connector plugs straight into Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Rivian, Lucid and every other EV or plug-in hybrid sold with a J1772 port - no adapter needed. Tesla drivers can charge too, using the J1772 adapter that comes with the car. The extra-long 25 ft cable easily reaches across a garage or driveway.
- HARDWIRED - PROFESSIONAL INSTALL: This Level 2 charger is hardwired (not plug-in), so a licensed electrician installs it per National Electrical Code. It delivers up to 48A on a dedicated 60A, 240V circuit - enough to charge most EVs fully overnight. Want more speed? You can set DIP switches 4 and 5 to unlock 50A on a dedicated 70A circuit. Before ordering, check your car's port type and that your electrical panel can support the circuit.
- CONTROL FROM YOUR PHONE: A stronger built-in antenna keeps the charger online even in a garage or basement. Use the free app to start and stop charging, set the charging speed (6-48A), get reminders, and track how much energy and money each charge uses. Requires a 2.4 GHz home WiFi network.
- SAFETY-CERTIFIED & WEATHERPROOF: Independently tested and certified (UL, ETL, FCC, Energy Star). A fully sealed IP66 / NEMA 4 housing stands up to rain, snow, heat and dust indoors or out, and internal steel shielding protects the electronics for years of reliable use.
- GLOW-IN-THE-DARK HOLSTER: The included high-visibility holster glows in the dark so you can find and dock the plug easily at night. Holds the connector securely when not in use.
- The exact vehicle year, trim, and equipment covered by the offer.
- The monthly payment, lease duration, and total amount due at signing, with a breakdown of taxes and fees.
- The mileage allowance and charges for exceeding it or returning the vehicle with excess wear.
- State and local eligibility, credit qualifications, and whether the advertised terms depend on incentives or other conditions.
- Whether the vehicle is in stock and whether the quoted offer is still active.
Electrek’s roundup also mentioned a historical Hyundai offer for 2025 IONIQ 5 buyers or lessees: a free ChargePoint Level 2 home charger, or a $400 charging credit for those who already had a charger. That reference does not establish that the promotion remains available.
How to read this January 2025 snapshot
The article’s historical context matters: Electrek, citing Cox Automotive, reported an expectation that EVs would make up 7.5% of U.S. auto sales in 2024 and said EVs reached 8.5% market share in November 2024, with more than 116,000 units sold. Those are figures reported at the time, not current market measures. They help explain the competitive backdrop but do not establish that a particular lease was the best option for an individual driver.
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