Plug-in Grant Changes

There has been an immediate change to the rates and eligibility criteria for the Plug-in Car and Van Grants.

The plug-in car grant has now been cut from £3,000 to £2,500 and now excludes models that cost more than £35,000

The plug-in van grant has been cut to a maximum of £3,000 for small vans and £6,000 for large vans of 2.5t-3.5t GVW

This was effective from 7:00am today 18 March 2021

For more information and to discuss options call us on 01753 851561

Cars (previously ‘category 1’)

• Citroen ë-C4 – Sense Plus
• Citroen ë-C4 – Shine
• DS 3 Crossback E-Tense – Prestige
• DS 3 Crossback E-Tense – Performance Line
• Honda e
• Hyundai IONIQ Electric – Premium
• Hyundai KONA Electric (39kWh) – SE Connect
• Hyundai KONA Electric (39kWh) – Premium
• Kia e-Niro (39kWh) – 2
• Mazda MX-30
• MG MG5 EV
• MG ZS EV
• MINI Electric – Level 1
• MINI Electric – Level 2
• MINI Electric – Level 3
• Nissan e-NV200 (5 Seater) – Visia
• Nissan e-NV200 (7 Seater) – Visia
• Nissan Leaf (40kWh) – Acenta
• Nissan Leaf (40kWh) – N-Connecta
• Nissan Leaf (40kWh) – Tekna
• Peugeot e-208
• Peugeot e-2008 – Active Premium
• Peugeot e-2008 – Allure
• Renault ZOE
• SEAT Mii electric
• Skoda Citigo-e iV
• Skoda ENYAQ iV 60 Nav – Loft
• Skoda ENYAQ iV 60 Nav – Lodge
• Smart EQ fortwo
• Smart EQ forfour
• Vauxhall Corsa-e
• Vauxhall Mokka-e – SE Nav Premium
• Volkswagen e-Golf
• Volkswagen e-up!
• Volkswagen ID.3 Pro (58kWh 145PS) – Life
• Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance (58kWh 204PS) – Life

To be eligible for the grant, cars must cost less than £35,000. This is the recommended retail price (RRP), and includes VAT and delivery fees.

The grant will pay for 35% of the purchase price for these vehicles, up to a maximum of £2,500.

Small vans

These vehicles are less than 2,500 kilograms (kg) gross vehicle weight, have CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km and can travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions at all:

• Maxus eDeliver 3 (short wheel base variants)
• Nissan e-NV200
• Renault Kangoo ZE
• Renault Zoe Van

The grant will pay for 35% of the purchase price for small vans, up to a maximum of £3,000.

Large vans

These vehicles are between 2,500kg and 3,500kg gross vehicle weight, have CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km and can travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions at all:

• BD Auto eTraffic
• BD Auto eDucato (3.5 tonnes)
• Citroen e-Dispatch
• LEVC VN5
• MAN eTGE
• Maxus eDeliver 3
• Maxus eDeliver 9
• Mercedes-Benz eVito
• Mercedes eSprinter
• Peugeot e-Expert
• Renault Master ZE
• Renault Trucks Master ZE
• Vauxhall Vivaro-e
• Volkswagen ABT e-Transporter
• LDV EV80

The grant will pay for 35% of the purchase price for these vehicles, up to a maximum of £6,000.