Overview

• Thirteen Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall models were added on August 9, joining four Citroën vehicles to total 17 cars eligible for a £1,500 point-of-sale discount under the £650 million scheme.
• Manufacturers must apply for each model’s eligibility and overall funding for the scheme will remain under review by the Department for Transport.
• Under the zero emission vehicle mandate, carmakers must achieve at least 28% EV sales in the UK this year, up from 21.6% in the first half.
• Conservative transport spokesman Richard Holden criticised the plan as misusing taxpayer money to subsidise foreign-made vehicles.
• Chinese electric vehicles are expected to miss out on the scheme due to strict sustainability and production criteria.