Electric Car Grant

The £2bn Electric Car Grant (ECG) is encouraging more drivers to purchase EVs by reducing upfront costs. The grant has been designed to make low-cost, sustainably manufactured EVs more widely available. The grant will only apply to vehicles priced at or below £37,000. The grant is applied automatically by the dealership to eligible vehicles, which means no additional paperwork for drivers.

Some new zero-emission cars are eligible for a government grant. This means you can buy these zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) more cheaply.You do not apply for the grant. The seller includes it as a discount in the purchase price. If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal . To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must: • be an M1 passenger vehicle • produce 0gCO2/km at the tailpipe • have a minimum battery range of 100 miles (160km) • have a 3-year or 60,000 mile warranty, whichever is reached first • be powered by a battery with an 8-year or 100,000 mile warranty, whichever is reached first • meet minimum sustainability criteria There are 2 possible discounts you can get depending on which band the car is in.

If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal .