UK authorities announce qualifying automobiles for the Electric Vehicle Incentive Scheme
The UK government is taking significant strides to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by approving more manufacturers and models for the Electric Car Grant. This initiative, announced by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, currently includes over 28 models and has recently welcomed the Ford Puma Gen-E and Ford E-Tourneo Courier, both eligible for a £3,750 discount. Several Peugeot and DS models will also receive a £1,500 discount, with more models from brands like Nissan, Citroën, Renault, Skoda, Toyota, and Vauxhall expected to follow.
The Electric Car Grant offers carmakers the opportunity to apply discounts at the point of sale for new eligible EVs. This move is part of the UK Government's Plan for Change, aimed at making owning an electric car cheaper, easier, and a reality for thousands more people across the UK.
The government's investment of £4.5bn is geared towards accelerating the switch to EVs. Britain is already the largest EV market in Europe, with sales up a fifth on the previous year. The government aims to have over 100,000 public chargepoints available in the coming years, and since July 2024, over 17,300 public chargepoints have been added to the UK network, representing a 27% increase on the year before. One chargepoint is added to the UK network every half an hour.
The grant will help carmakers boost their sales, creating jobs and driving investment. Many drivers cite upfront costs as a key barrier to buying an EV, and the discounts will bring down the price of electric cars to more closely match their petrol and diesel counterparts.
For instance, the UK Government's Electric Car Grant can be used to enjoy discounts off four Citroën models: e-C3, e-C4, e-C5, and e-Berlingo. The grant will help drivers save up to £1,500 a year in fuel and running costs when switching to an EV.
The government's efforts extend beyond the Electric Car Grant. They have also implemented the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, requiring manufacturers to sell increasing percentages of zero-emission vehicles each year. £650m of government funding is available for the Electric Car Grant until the 2028 to 2029 financial year.
The Department for Transport has published new guidance to help manufacturers apply for the Electric Car Grant discounts easily. With these measures in place, the UK is well on its way to a greener, more sustainable future, making electric cars a more accessible choice for many.
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