New Electric Car Grant
Government grants to make buying a new electric car more affordable are back, with savings of up to £3,750. Here's your one-stop-shop for finding out how it works, which cars qualify and which of those we'd recommend buying!
Need-to-know details
The scheme can provide great savings, but it's not without it's complexities. Here's some key information:
- The qualifying electric vehicle has to cost less than £37,000.
- You can get between £1,500 and £3,750 off the price of the vehicle.
- The scheme is funded to run until 31 March 2029 or until the money runs out.
What's available now?
Some automotive brands are taking matters into their own hands and already offering the 'electric car grant' with big savings.
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Here are all the cars eligible for the Electric Car Grant
A list of every electric car approved for the government's EV discounts
Here are the brands already offering an electric car 'grant'
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Find the right electric car for you
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