Overview

• The Department for Transport confirmed that Citroen e-C3, e-C4, e-C5 and e-Berlingo are the first models to receive £1,500 off under the new £650 million Electric Car Grant.
• Cars must cost £37,000 or less at the recommended retail price and meet sustainability ratings to qualify for either a £1,500 or £3,750 discount.
• High-selling models such as the Tesla Model Y and certain Chinese brands including BYD and MG do not meet the grant’s price-cap or emissions criteria.
• Many potential buyers are postponing EV purchases until the full list of eligible vehicles is published.
• Manufacturers like Hyundai and MG have launched their own interim discounts to support sales while the grant’s scope is finalised.