Looking to save on your next car? Thanks to a UK Government scheme, switching to an electric vehicle (EV) might be more affordable than you think! The Electric Car Grant (ECG) is helping make EVs accessible by offering discounts you won’t want to miss out on. 🚗⚡
As of now, around 40 car models are part of the scheme, providing savings between £1,500 and £3,750—automatically included in your final price! No need to apply separately. Most cars are in Band 2, like the Cupra Born and Nissan Micra, which qualify for a £1,500 discount. For those eyeing Band 1 vehicles, the savings are even greater. Models like the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range, Ford E-Tourneo Courier, Ford Puma Gen-E, and the new addition, Nissan LEAF, can save you up to £3,750!
The Nissan LEAF, starting at £32,249, offers up to 386 miles of driving range and quick charging from 20% to 80% in just 30 minutes. Made at the Sunderland plant, it’s a boost for UK manufacturing and provides reassurance for potential EV buyers.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander praised Nissan’s addition, calling it a pivotal move to make EVs more affordable for families and a win for UK manufacturing. James Taylor, Nissan GB’s Managing Director, echoed this excitement, highlighting the benefits of the LEAF—a vehicle combining range, tech, and quality built right here in the UK.
For a car to qualify, it generally needs to be an M1 passenger vehicle with 0gCO2/km emissions and a battery range of at least 100 miles. The scheme has already helped over 35,000 motorists switch to electric since July. With electric vehicles now making up one in four new car purchases, there’s never been a better time to go green.
Curious about which cars are included? The scheme covers vehicles like Citroën, Peugeot, Renault, Skoda, Vauxhall, Volkswagen—and more! 🌍🚙
Learn more at GOV.UK and join the wave of drivers benefiting from this initiative. Who’s ready to drive electric? 🚘🛠️