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Government UK government ends plug-in grant for electric cars

UK government ends plug-in grant for electric cars

The grant has been in place since 2011.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2022
Pricing Vauxhall tweaks EV pricing after changes to the Plug-In Car Grant

Vauxhall tweaks EV pricing after changes to the Plug-In Car Grant

The company has changed prices to ensure cars are still eligible for the reduced grant.
By James Fossdyke 28 December 2021
Pricing Nissan among latest to cut prices to meet EV grant changes

Nissan among latest to cut prices to meet EV grant changes

Prices have been slashed to keep them below the new £35k cutoff for electric car grants.
By James Fossdyke 09 April 2021
Pricing BMW tweaks i3 pricing in light of changes to electric car grant

BMW tweaks i3 pricing in light of changes to electric car grant

The i3 now starts at £33,805.
By James Fossdyke 01 April 2021
Pricing Peugeot UK cuts electric car prices amid cuts to electric car grant

Peugeot UK cuts electric car prices amid cuts to electric car grant

The e-2008 compact SUV has seen prices fall by £450.
By James Fossdyke 30 March 2021
Pricing UK: Kia 'long-range' e-Niro announced as new base-spec electric SUV

UK: Kia 'long-range' e-Niro announced as new base-spec electric SUV

New model means you can now get a 64 kWh e-Niro that's eligible for the revamped Plug-In Car Grant.
By James Fossdyke 26 March 2021
Pricing Vauxhall tweaks pricing to remain eligible for revised electric car grant

Vauxhall tweaks pricing to remain eligible for revised electric car grant

The Mokka-e and Vivaro-e have both seen prices fall.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2021
Pricing Citroen cuts e-C4 price in UK to make up for drop in government grant

Citroen cuts e-C4 price in UK to make up for drop in government grant

The French company has slashed prices by £500 to make up for the change announced this week.
By James Fossdyke 23 March 2021
Green Government scraps Plug-In Car Grant for EVs costing more than £35k

Government scraps Plug-In Car Grant for EVs costing more than £35k

The subsidy for eligible electric vehicles (EVs) has fallen from £3,000 to £2.500
By James Fossdyke 19 March 2021
Official Peugeot makes up for government EV grant cuts, giving buyers £500 off

Peugeot makes up for government EV grant cuts, giving buyers £500 off

The electric e-208 and e-2008 models are eligible for the discount.
By James Fossdyke 18 March 2020
Government UK lowers plug-in car grant by £500 to £3,000

UK lowers plug-in car grant by £500 to £3,000

The direct incentive to purchase a BEV was slightly lowered, but in general, incentives for plug-ins remain strong.
By Mark Kane 17 March 2020
Industry Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is still Britain's most popular plug-in

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is still Britain's most popular plug-in

Plug-in hybrids remain a common sight despite the removal of grants for such vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 16 January 2020
Industry Industry body calls on Boris to protect grants for electric cars

Industry body calls on Boris to protect grants for electric cars

Organisations say the grants are "vital" if the government wants to meet eco targets.
By James Fossdyke 24 December 2019
Green Government asked to 'back fleet sector' with plug-in car grants

Government asked to 'back fleet sector' with plug-in car grants

The BVRLA wants the grants for EV buyers to continue beyond 2020.
By James Fossdyke 11 November 2019
Industry Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV sells well in UK even without incentives

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV sells well in UK even without incentives

Mitsubishi preserved a high sales level of Outlander PHEV in the UK, even without the £2,500 Plug-In Car Grant for plug-in hybrids.
By Mark Kane 16 September 2019
Green UK should cut car use to meet emissions targets, MPs say

UK should cut car use to meet emissions targets, MPs say

Report also slams decision to cut grants for electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
By James Fossdyke 23 August 2019
Green UK will not reinstate plug-in car grant for PHEVs

UK will not reinstate plug-in car grant for PHEVs

The only way forward are all-electric cars already?
By Mark Kane 18 May 2019
Industry Plug-in hybrid sales suffer as new car market continues to shrink

Plug-in hybrid sales suffer as new car market continues to shrink

One industry body blamed the drop in sales on changes to the government's Plug-In Car Grant.
By James Fossdyke 07 May 2019
Government Car industry slams gov's decision to cut eco-friendly car grants

Car industry slams gov's decision to cut eco-friendly car grants

The government's changes to the Plug-In Car Grant have not gone down well with car makers.
By James Fossdyke 15 October 2018
Government EV grant success could bring it to an early end

EV grant success could bring it to an early end

Money is running out for the plug-in car incentives.
By Dominik Wilde 09 October 2018
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