No cars available for full Electric Car Grant nearly a month after launch
- Car dealers and industry experts have called the Electric Car Grant rollout "shambolic" due to no eligible EV models available for the full discount nearly a month after launch.
- Currently, only 17 cars qualify for grants, all in Band 2.
- The new Nissan Leaf will be eligible for the full £3,750 grant but is not yet available for sale.
- James Baggott stated that the scheme is causing electric car sales to stall.
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Why the government’s new EV grant is a welcome boost – but not the final destination - Energy Sustainability Solutions
The UK’s journey towards cleaner, greener transport just took a meaningful step forward. The Government’s newly announced £650 million EV grant, offering up to £3,750 off the price of new electric cars, is a welcome and timely move that stands to unlock EV adoption for thousands more households. Starting from July 2025 and running until the 2028/29 financial year, the scheme covers selected electric vehicles from manufacturers that deliver the h…
Nissan takes advantage of Electric Car Grant ‘loophole’
The Nissan Ariya now enjoys a £1,500 Electric Car Grant (ECG) saving after bosses cleverly cut prices of key models to qualify for the government incentive. With the ECG included, Nissan Ariya prices now start from just £33,500, eye-opening value for a family-sized electric SUV with a futuristic appearance. The Nissan Ariya 63kWh Engage version qualified for the ECG thanks to a price cut from £39,655 right down to £35,000. This placed it well be…
The best cars eligible for the electric car grant
The electric car grant is back in the UK – and we've listed the 10 best EVs with which you can now save cash The UK’s electric car market is growing month on month, and there’s now a wider selection of models to choose from than ever before. Despite this, the EV uptake on our shores has been lower than anticipated, and the need for incentives to support both the manufacturer and the customer is now considered necessary to encourage further growt…
UK provides discounts for 17 EV models under £650 million grant scheme
In a bid to decarbonise the auto industry, the UK government has made thirteen more electric car models eligible for new government grants. Some models of Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall are eligible for grants up to £1,500, and the discount is applied during the actual sale of the car. Earlier, four Citroen cars were allowed for grants, while more models are expected to be approved as automakers are assessed on sustainability standards. The total …
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