Low-emission vehicles eligible for a plug-in grant

Cars

Some types of low-emission and zero-emission cars are eligible for a grant from the government, so you can buy them 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 0gCO2/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.

The maximum discount available for cars assessed as Band 1 is £3,750.

There are no cars eligible for a Band 1 discount currently.

The maximum discount available for cars assessed as Band 2 is £1,500.

The eligible vehicles are: