The government is expanding its electric car grant scheme to encourage more people to switch from petrol or diesel cars. Five additional vehicles, including models from Volkswagen, Peugeot, and Cupra, are now eligible for a reduced price of up to 1,500. This initiative is part of a 650 million investment aimed at promoting zero-emissions vehicles. Recent data indicates a significant increase in electric car registrations, with over 120,000 registered in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 43 percent rise compared to the previous year.
The price of five more electric cars has been cut as the government widens a scheme to encourage people to switch. It 22 vehicles are now eligible for the electric car grant, with prices reduced by up to 1,500.
Models from Volkswagen, Peugeot and Cupra have been added to the list. It is part of a 650 million investment by ministers to get people to move away from petrol or diesel cars.
The number of electric cars registered in the first quarter of 2025 was 43 per cent higher than the same period last year, according to figures published this week.
DVLA data showed more than 120,000 zero-emissions cars were registered between January and March this year.
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