Overview

• From 29 August 2025, any eligible EV variant priced above £42,000 loses grant support under a new Department for Transport rule applied at the interpolation-family level.
• Eligibility is based on the RRP of the lowest-priced variant within each distinct powertrain, with the RRP excluding non‑standard options, warranties, insurance, service packages and first registration costs.
• The scheme retains two tiers of discount—£3,750 for Band 1 and £1,500 for Band 2—for models starting under £37,000, with roughly 28 models listed so far and only Ford’s Puma Gen‑E and E‑Tourneo Courier in Band 1.
• The additional cap means higher-spec trims sharing the same drivetrain can be excluded, such as front‑wheel‑drive Nissan Ariya versions above £42,000.
• Approvals continue in small batches, dealers report confusion and delayed purchases, and Chinese-made models are widely expected to be ruled out by the sustainability thresholds.