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Ford Becomes First to Secure £3,750 UK EV Grants for Puma Gen‑E and e‑Tourneo Courier

Strict sustainability rules unlock the first top-tier awards under the £650m scheme.

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Overview

  • The government named two Ford models for the maximum £3,750 discount and listed 26 additional models for £1,500 grants.
  • Discounts apply automatically at purchase for cars with list prices of £37,000 or less.
  • Ford lists the Puma Gen‑E at £28,495 and the e‑Tourneo Courier at £32,190 before the grant.
  • The £1,500 tier covers models from Citroën, Peugeot, Renault, Vauxhall, Nissan, Volkswagen, Cupra and DS, among others.
  • Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander welcomed the move, the AA said it could help bridge affordability gaps, and Autotrader reported the strongest EV demand uptick on its platform in three years.