The UK government has expanded its Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme to include six more electric car models, offering drivers a chance to save as much as £3,750 on their new vehicle purchases.
Buyers of the Ford Puma Gen-E and the Ford e-Tourneo Courier, alongside four other electric models, are now eligible for the maximum grant available.
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This move is part of a broader £650m government initiative designed to reduce the cost of electric vehicle (EV) ownership and support the transition to a more sustainable mode of transport.
The scheme is also expected to provide a significant uplift to the UK automotive industry, improving economic growth and supporting jobs and skills.
The Ford models are at the forefront of the scheme, being the first to offer the full savings potential. In total, there are now 28 EVs that qualify for the ECG, with grants of £1,500 or £3,750.
The government’s investment in the EV sector surpasses £4.5bn, underlining its focus on fostering the adoption of EVs by both businesses and private consumers.
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By GlobalDataThe scheme is set to expand further, with more models expected to meet the sustainability standards required for grant eligibility in the coming weeks.
UK Transport secretary Heidi Alexander stated: “Our measures are driving competition in the UK EV market, boosting economic growth and supporting jobs and skills as part of our Plan for Change.”
The new additions to the ECG scheme include the Ford Puma Gen-E and the Ford e-Tourneo Courier, both with a £3,750 discount, and the PEUGEOT E-308, PEUGEOT E-408, DS DS 3, and DS Nº4, each with a £1,500 discount.
In efforts to bolster the national charging network, the UK is said to have over 83,000 public charging points, with more being installed continuously.
The government’s £381m Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund is expected to contribute an additional 100,000 charging points.
To further incentivise the switch to EVs, the government has also rolled out a £63m charging package that includes provisions for more accessible home charging solutions.
Full list of eligible cars for UK ECGs.
