Overview

• Government updates added further vehicles to the Electric Car Grant roster, yet all currently receive only the £1,500 discount.
• No model has qualified for the £3,750 award so far, with eligibility tied to strict production and lifecycle emissions criteria including science-based targets.
• Recent approvals include Volkswagen’s ID.3, the Cupra Born, and Peugeot’s E-208, E-2008 and E-Rifter, while VW says it awaits decisions on the ID.4 and ID.5.
• The Department for Transport says it expects many more models to be eligible and has published detailed guidance for manufacturers and dealers.
• Dealers and industry figures describe the rollout as confusing and say buyers are delaying purchases, manufacturers’ temporary £1,500 discounts end once models are listed, and Nissan says upcoming UK‑battery cars could qualify for the top tier.