Overview

• UK government launched a £650 million grant scheme in July offering up to £3,750 on new electric cars priced at £37,000 or below based on rigorous environmental criteria
• Citroën’s ë-C3, ë-C4, ë-C5 Aircross and ë-Berlingo secured the second-highest sustainability tier to qualify for a £1,500 discount
• Buyers can receive the £1,500 reduction automatically at purchase from 5 August without any additional paperwork
• Department for Transport expects further approvals for other manufacturers and models in the coming days and weeks
• The grant requires independent verification of embedded carbon emissions under the Science Based Targets Initiative as part of the UK’s net-zero strategy