We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Emergency Alerts Test on Sunday 7 September, 3pm
28 EV models are now eligible for the Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme.
Plug-in van and truck grant extended to at least 2027.
The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper and easier for people across the UK.
The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper, easier and a reality for thousands more people across the UK.
News follows last week’s announcement that drivers will soon enjoy discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars.
Have your say on the proposed automated passenger services permitting scheme until 28 September 2025.
Car manufacturers can apply for vehicle eligibility for the grant from 16 July 2025.
Car manufacturers can apply for the Electric Car Grant from 16 July 2025.
Funding will help to build a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport.
UK auto firms will benefit from a £2.5 billion commitment over the next decade that will support thousands of jobs and help ensure the UK remains at the forefront of zero-emission vehicle development.
Local authorities across England are set to enter into contracts with chargepoint operators, making it easier for everyone to switch to EVs.
Drivers no longer need to submit planning applications to install electric vehicle chargepoints, helping them save up to £1,100 a year.
Funding will make bus travel cleaner and more affordable for passengers, while helping the UK to meet its zero emissions goals.
The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate will be changed to make it easier for industry to upgrade to make electric vehicles.
Government is investing over £2.3 billion to ensure number of chargers will continue to grow, giving people the confidence to switch to EVs.
New chargepoints will power growth, cut emissions and improve lives in the Midlands and beyond.
We are making it easier, faster and cheaper for people across the UK to switch to electric vehicles.
Drivers in Greater Manchester will not face additional charges as the area is set to benefit instead from an £86 million scheme to clean up the region’s air
Our transition plans promise cleaner air and quieter streets, enhancing the quality of life in our communities.
Seeking views on how to restore the 2030 phase out date for new purely petrol and diesel cars and make the transition to zero emission vehicles a success.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).