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Every car in the Electric Car Grant scheme

A comprehensive list of eligible vehicles with 莲花直播 pricing. Prices correct at the time of publishing.

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So, what cars will be eligible?

Only cars from brands committed to a Science-Based Target (SBT) for cutting emissions 鈥� and that have demonstrated real progress 鈥� will qualify. Nearly 50 new electric car models are expected to meet these sustainability criteria, with more likely to be confirmed soon.

There are two levels of support: the greenest models qualify for the full 拢3,750 discount, while cars that don鈥檛 quite meet the highest eco-standards still get 拢1,500 off.

The grant is not only being given to cars with a recommended retail price (RRP) of 拢37,000 or less. If the cheapest version of a model costs less than 拢37,000 and qualifies for the grant, pricier trim levels above it will also get the grant as long as they have the same size battery. However, it鈥檚 important to note that there鈥檚 now a 拢42,000 price cap on these more expensive variants, which means some top-end versions are now excluded.

Toyota and Skoda are the latest brands to join the scheme. And you can now get 拢1,500 off a Proace City Verso or bZ4X from Toyota, and an Elroq or Enyaq from Skoda.

Although the Enyaq starts at over 拢37,000 (around 拢39,010), it shares key approval documents with the Elroq, including their battery systems. This allowed the government to assess both models together for the EV grant, resulting in the Enyaq鈥檚 inclusion alongside the Elroq.

There鈥檚 also 拢1,500 off electric vans such as the Peugeot e-Traveller, Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric, and the Citroen e-SpaceTourer.

On 28 August, Ford and DS joined the EV grant, with the Ford models being the first to qualify for the full grant of 拢3,750 on the Puma Gen-E and the Ford e-Tourneo Courier.

They joined the likes of Cupra, Peugeot, and Volkswagen, with certain models approved for the 拢1,500 EV grant on 15 August 鈥� you can save on a Cupra Born, Peugeot e-2008, and Volkswagen ID3.

On 9 August, 13 models from Nissan, Renault, and Vauxhall were also added to the list, meaning there are 拢1,500 discounts on models such as the Nissan Micra, Renault 5, and Vauxhall Corsa Electric.

But Citroen was the first brand to be approved for the scheme on 5 August. You can get 拢1,500 off six Citroen electric models, including: e-C3 and e-C3 Aircross, e-C4, e-C4 X, e-C5 Aircross, and the e-Berlingo.

Some brands are already offering pre-grant discounts

There鈥檚 been a lot of back and forth about whether Chinese car brands 鈥� known for offering some of the cheapest electric cars around 鈥� will be eligible for the government鈥檚 鈥榮econd level grant鈥� of 拢1,500. Some reports say they might qualify based on their environmental credentials, while others suggest they could be left out entirely.

Instead of waiting around for a decision, brands such as Great Wall Motors, Leapmotor, and Skywell have gone ahead and launched their own discounts that match the grant. You can also find similar deals on popular models such as the MG S5 EV and MG4, on top of any other offers MG already has going.

And it鈥檚 not just Chinese brands getting in on the action 鈥� Alfa Romeo, Hyundai, Volvo, Smart, Volkswagen, Skoda, Vauxhall, Suzuki, and Toyota are also offering discounts on certain models across their ranges.

Want to learn more? Head over to our dedicated page for the latest discounts outside of the government grant.

What does the grant mean for you?

Many drivers say the upfront cost of electric cars is a major barrier. This grant is designed to close that gap, making EVs more affordable from the get-go.

On top of the discount, electric cars can save you up to 拢1,500 a year on fuel and running costs compared to petrol cars. Combined with lower taxes and ongoing savings, switching to an EV is becoming an increasingly smart choice for families looking to save money.

The market is also getting more affordable, with two in five used electric cars sold for under 拢20,000 and 34 brand new models priced below 拢30,000.

EV charging is also booming, with over 82,000 public points across the country 鈥� and a new one popping up every 30 minutes. So whether you鈥檙e at home, work, or on a longer trip, charging your car is getting easier.

The grant could also change the game for car leasing. Rob Buckland, leasing director at 莲花直播 Leasey, explains that once manufacturers are approved for the grant, the on-the-road (OTR) prices of qualifying electric cars will drop 鈥� and that customers will expect transparency around whether those savings are passed on to them.

What if I鈥檝e ordered a car before the grant was announced?

If you鈥檝e already ordered a car that鈥檚 now included in the grant scheme, you鈥檙e probably wondering what this means for you. At the moment, there鈥檚 no official guidance, and each approved manufacturer may handle things a little differently.

For Renault customers, only orders showing the grant deduction on the invoice are eligible. Meanwhile, Nissan says it will review on a case-by-case basis requests from customers who have already ordered one of their eligible cars but still wish to claim the grant.

Citroen says that customers who ordered a car before 16 July 鈥� and are proceeding to register it 鈥� will not be eligible for the grant. A customer could ask their retailer to cancel and restart the order to make it eligible; however, there鈥檚 no guarantee that the original terms (such as price or finance arrangements) would still apply.

If you鈥檙e still unsure where your order lies, it鈥檚 best to speak with your dealership or the manufacturer directly. They can explain how the grant process works for your order and let you know if there鈥檚 any way to adjust it so you don鈥檛 miss out.

What else is the government doing?

Along with the electric car grant, the government is investing 拢25m to help local councils install 鈥渃ross-pavement鈥� charging solutions. These involve digging a small trench in the pavement with a flap that lets a charging cable safely cross the road without causing a trip hazard.

This setup will make it easier for people without driveways to charge their EVs at home with cheaper electricity, potentially saving some drivers up to 拢1,500 a year compared to petrol or diesel.

On top of that, another 拢30m is going towards helping businesses switch their fleets to electric, and 拢8m will bring chargers to over 200 NHS sites across the country.

The scheme also comes alongside the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, which requires car manufacturers to sell more zero-emission vehicles every year. Updates to these rules are helping car companies feel confident about making more electric cars.

And for every driver, the government is putting a record 拢1.6bn into fixing potholes and freezing fuel duty at 5p until spring 2026 鈥� which should save most drivers around 拢50-60 a year.

What are carmakers doing?

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are getting involved with the new electric car grant by applying online to get their vehicles approved and manage the grant process.

However, Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), said the industry wasn鈥檛 asked for input before the grant was launched. While he welcomed the idea of support, he pointed out that it doesn鈥檛 help all brands equally 鈥� which isn鈥檛 ideal.

Some car models won鈥檛 qualify for the grant at all, which could make it harder for those brands to meet new zero-emissions rules. Hawes also noted that setting the grant limit at 拢37,000 effectively divides the market and leaves some buyers out.

Instead, the SMMT had been pushing for a VAT cut on EVs sold to private buyers, saying that would do more to help the people who really need support. 鈥淲e get the ambition behind it,鈥� said Hawes, 鈥渂ut it鈥檚 still not very clear.鈥�

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