EVs That May Be Eligible for the Electric Car Grant - Full List of Latest EVs
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The UK Government’s new Electric Car Grant scheme launched on 16 July 2025 - offering up to £3,750 off the cost of qualifying EVs under £37,000. And when you combine this with salary sacrifice savings of up to 50%, many drivers could save more than £7,500 a year on a new electric car.
The grant uses a two-tier structure based on environmental criteria. Cars with the greenest credentials (Band One) get the full £3,750 grant. Others still qualify for £1,500.
We’ve listed all electric cars that could be eligible under the new rules - so you can get ahead of the game. But we’re still waiting on official confirmation from the Department for Transport and vehicle manufacturers about which cars will definitely qualify.
As of 18/08/2025: The UK Government has confirmed additional models eligible for the Electric Car Grant.
Transport Secretary - Heidi Alexander - commented: "We're delivering on our promise to make it easier and cheaper for families to go electric. This is about backing drivers, putting money back into people's pockets and creating the jobs and growth that will drive Britain forward, delivering on our Plan for Change."
The latest additions to the growing list of grant eligible cars include:
Cupra Born = £1,500 discount
Peugeot e-208 = £1,500 discount
Peugeot e-2008 = £1,500 discount
Peugeot e-Rifter = £1,500 discount
Volkswagen ID.3 = £1,500 discount
The new eligible models announced previously are:
Renault Alpine A290 = £1,500 discount
Renault Megane = £1,500 discount
Renault 4 = £1,500 discount
Renault 5 = £1,500 discount
Renault Scenic = £1,500 discount
Nissan Micra = £1,500 discount
Nissan Ariya = £1,500 discount (available from 13 August 2025)
Vauxhall Corsa Electric = £1,500 discount
Vauxhall Combo Life Electric = £1,500 discount
Vauxhall Astra Electric = £1,500 discount
Vauxhall Mokka Electric = £1,500 discount
Vauxhall Frontera Electric = £1,500 discount
Vauxhall Grandland Electric = £1,500 discount
Citroën ë-C3 = £1,500 discount
Citroën ë-C4 = £1,500 discount
Citroën ë-C5 = £1,500 discount
Citroën ë-Berlingo = £1,500 discount
We will keep this list updated as soon as we know more.
How do I Access the Electric Car Grant?
The Electric Car Grant is available to UK drivers purchasing or leasing qualifying electric vehicles through approved dealers. Eligibility extends to:
Private buyers purchasing eligible EVs outright
Personal lease customers taking delivery of qualifying vehicles
Salary sacrifice participants through approved workplace schemes like The Electric Car Scheme
Business lease customers for vehicles under £37,000 with qualifying sustainability credentials
The grant applies per vehicle, not per customer, meaning individuals can benefit from multiple grants when purchasing different eligible vehicles over time. However, the vehicle must be new and meet all sustainability criteria to qualify for grant support.
Full List of Cars That Could Qualify*
Under £20,000
Dacia Spring - £14,995
£20,000 - £25,000
Fiat Grande Panda- £20,975
Citroën ë-C3 - £21,990
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross - £23,095
Fiat 500e - £24,995
£25,000 - £30,000
Citroën ë-C4 - £27,650
MG5 EV - £28,495
Citroën ë-C4 X - £28,715
Smart #1 - £29,960
Ford Puma Gen-E - £29,995
£30,000 - £35,000
Mini Cooper Electric - £30,000
MG ZS EV - £30,495
Citroën e-Berlingo - £30,990
Fiat 500e Cabrio - £30,995
Skoda Elroq - £31,510
Mini Aceman - £31,800
Fiat 600e - £32,995
Kia EV3 - £32,995
Volvo EX30 - £33,060
Ford e-Tourneo Courier - £33,690
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica - £33,895
Smart #3 - £33,960
Abarth 500e - £34,195
Jeep Avenger Electric - £34,800
£35,000 - £37,000
MG4 EV XPOWER - £36,495
Manufacturer Eligibility Concerns:
Smart #1 and Smart #3 - Smart (owned by Geely/China) may face restrictions under the sustainability criteria
MG models (MG5 EV, MG ZS EV, MG4 EV XPOWER) - While MG is offering their own £1,500 grant, their eligibility for the government scheme is uncertain due to Chinese ownership and production locations
How do Vehicle Manufacturers (OEMs) Qualify to Offer the Grant?
Vehicle manufacturers must meet strict environmental and sustainability requirements to qualify their models for the Electric Car Grant scheme. Eligible manufacturers must:
Demonstrate carbon neutrality across their UK operations by 2030
Achieve Science-Based Targets (SBT) validation for emissions reduction commitments
Maintain transparent supply chain reporting including battery sourcing and production methods
Operate certified environmental management systems such as ISO 14001
Commit to circular economy principles including battery recycling and vehicle lifecycle responsibility
Manufacturers undergo annual assessments to maintain eligibility, ensuring continued compliance with evolving environmental standards. Those failing to meet requirements face temporary or permanent exclusion from the grant scheme.
Science-Based Targets (SBT)
The grant's sustainability criteria centre on Science-Based Targets (SBT), a globally recognised framework for corporate climate action. Manufacturers must demonstrate:
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions: Direct and indirect emissions from operations must reduce by at least 42% by 2030 (from 2020 baseline), aligned with 1.5°C global warming targets.
Scope 3 Emissions: Supply chain emissions, including battery production and raw material extraction, must show measurable reduction pathways verified by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Net-Zero Commitment: Long-term targets for achieving net-zero emissions across value chains by 2050, with interim milestones every five years.
Third-Party Validation: All targets must receive formal approval from the Science Based Targets initiative, ensuring alignment with climate science and Paris Agreement objectives.
Band One classification (£3,750 grant) requires full SBT validation plus additional criteria including renewable energy usage above 80% and verified carbon-neutral manufacturing. Band Two classification (£1,500 grant) requires SBT commitment with approved interim targets and measurable progress toward validation.
This rigorous framework ensures grant recipients support the most environmentally responsible manufacturers while maximising both environmental impact and consumer savings when combined with electric car salary sacrifice benefits.
*The list of vehicles shown above pertains to cars that OEM’s can seek grants for. Despite being eligible in principle - the receipt of the grant will depend on overall manufacturer credentials and green performance. We will update the list as more details emerge.
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