Electric Car Grant
Department for Transport
What it funds
Band 1 cars The maximum discount available for cars assessed as Band 1 is £3,750. The eligible vehicles are: Abarth 500e Alpine A290 BMW i X1 BMW i X2 Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range Fiat 500e Fiat 500e Urban Range Ford E-Tourneo Courier Ford Puma Gen-E Hyundai KONA Electric Kia EV2 Long Range Kia EV4 MINI Countryman Electric Nissan LEAF Nissan Micra (52k Wh) Renault 4 Renault 5 (52 k Wh) Renault Scenic Band 2 cars The maximum discount available for cars assessed as Band 2 is £1,500. The…
Who can apply
Some new zero-emission cars are eligible for a government grant. This means you can buy these zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) more cheaply.You do not apply for the grant. The seller includes it as a discount in the purchase price. If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal . To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must: be an M1 passenger vehicle produce 0g CO2/km at the tailpipe have a minimum battery range of 100 miles (160km) have a 3-year or 60,000 mile warranty, whichever is reached first be powered by a battery with an 8-year or 100,000 mile warranty, whichever is reached first meet minimum sustainability criteria There are 2 possible discounts you can get depending on which band the car is in.
How to apply
If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal .
Last checked against the official source: 3 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.