ECG Helps over 140,000 Drivers Switch to EVs

EV sales soar as UK drivers turn to Electric Car Grant

Online vehicle marketplace Autotrader say new electric cars are now cheaper than equivalent petrol models

Labour hails success of Electric Car Grant as 140,000 Britons save up to £3,750 on popular EVs

Labour's Electric Car Grant has supported more than 140,000 drivers in getting behind the wheel of an EV as the Government celebrates one year of the incentive scheme.July 15 marks one year since the Electric Car Grant was launched after the Government pledged an initial £650million, and further backed by £1.3billion by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.The scheme provides drivers with two potential discounts of £1,500 or £3,750 on electric cars with a l…

Electric Car Grant makes significant difference to EV sales in first year

The Government’s Electric Car Grant was introduced a year ago and in the past year alone, over 140,000 drivers have made the switch to electric. Demand for EVs is stronger than ever for various reasons and the Electric Car Grant has contributed to this. March 2025 saw the highest EV sales volume on record, and sales are up 35% compared to June last year. Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister Keir Mather said: “In just one year, our Ele…

ECG helps over 140,000 drivers switch to EVs

More than 140,000 UK drivers have switched to electric vehicles during the first year of the Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), with the £2 billion scheme continuing to drive record EV sales and make electric motoring more affordable. Launched a year ago, the Electric Car Grant offers discounts of up to £3,750 on eligible new electric vehicles, helping reduce one of the biggest barriers to EV ownership – the upfront purchase price. The Gover…