You can get a plug-in car grant (PiCG) on brand new low-emission vehicles through a scheme the government gives to vehicle dealerships and manufacturers. To be eligible for the grant, cars must cost less than £35,000, this is the recommended retail price (RRP) and includes VAT and delivery fees. The grant will pay for 35% of the purchase price for these vehicles, up to a maximum of £2,500.
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Passenger vehicles eligible for the grant must have CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km and can travel at least 112km (70 miles) without any emissions at all, model included:
- BMW i3
- BMW i3s
- Citroen ë-C4
- DS 3 Crossback E-Tense – Prestige
- DS 3 Crossback E-Tense – Performance Line
- Fiat 500e
- Honda e
- Hyundai IONIQ Electric – Premium
- Hyundai IONIQ Electric – Premium SE
- Hyundai KONA Electric (39kWh) – SE Connect
- Hyundai KONA Electric (39kWh) – Premium
- Hyundai KONA Electric (64kWh) – Premium
- Kia e-Niro (39kWh) – 2
- Mazda MX-30
- MG MG5 EV
- MG ZS EV
- MINI Electric
- Nissan e-NV200 (5 Seater) – Visia
- Nissan e-NV200 (7 Seater) – Visia
- Nissan Leaf
- Peugeot e-208
- Peugeot e-2008 – Active Premium
- Peugeot e-2008 – Allure
- Peugeot e-2008 – Allure Premium
- Renault ZOE
- SEAT Mii electric
- Skoda Citigo-e iV
- Skoda ENYAQ iV 60 Nav – ecoSuite
- Skoda ENYAQ iV 60 Nav – Lodge
- Skoda ENYAQ iV 60 Nav – Loft
- Skoda ENYAQ iV 60 Nav – Lounge
- Skoda ENYAQ iV 60 Nav – Suite
- Smart EQ fortwo
- Smart EQ forfour
- Vauxhall Corsa-e
- Vauxhall Mokka-e
- Volkswagen e-Golf
- Volkswagen e-up!
- Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (58kWh 145PS) – Life
- Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance (58kWh 204PS) – Life
- Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance (45kWh 150PS)
You do not need to do anything if you want to buy one of these vehicles – the dealer will include the value of the grant in the vehicle’s price.
