Overview

• More than 20 electric models now qualify for the £1,500 Band 2 grant, with discounts applied automatically at point of sale
• Cupra Born V1–V3 variants and eight Volkswagen ID.3 trims have been approved, cutting entry prices to £34,190 and £29,360 respectively
• The Department for Transport continues stringent sustainability assessments before awarding the higher £3,750 Band 1 subsidy
• Buyers claim the grant without paperwork as qualifying discounts are deducted directly from showroom prices
• Automakers are running parallel promotions, such as Cupra’s summer drive event offering extra savings, home charging deals and free mileage