Drivers can now access discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric vehicles (EVs), as six models have been added to the government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme.
From 28 August 2025, the Ford Puma Gen-E and Ford e-Tourneo Courier qualify for the maximum grant of £3,750, while four models from PEUGEOT and DS Automobiles are eligible for £1,500 savings.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said:
“We’re putting money back in people’s pockets and making it easier and cheaper for families to make the switch to electric, by delivering discounts of up to £3,750 on EVs.
“Our measures are driving competition in the UK EV market, boosting economic growth and supporting jobs and skills as part of our Plan for Change.”
The government has committed over £4.5 billion to accelerate EV adoption, with Britain confirmed as Europe’s largest EV market in 2024. According to Autotrader, interest in eligible cars has risen by up to 80% since the scheme began.
Nicola Dobson, Managing Director at PEUGEOT UK, commented: “This government support is welcome to help make the switch to electric more accessible and give consumers greater confidence to choose the electric PEUGEOT that best fits their lifestyle, while driving forward the UK’s transition to cleaner mobility.”
Industry voices also noted the importance of affordability.
Edmund King, AA President, said: “Drivers frequently tell us that the upfront costs of new EVs are a stumbling block to making the switch to electric.
“It is great to see some of these more substantial £3,750 discounts coming online because for some drivers, this might just bridge the financial gap to make these cars affordable.”
Ian Plummer, Commercial Director at Autotrader, stated: “The Electric Car Grant prompted the highest uptick in consumer demand for EVs in 3 years on Autotrader, and interest in cars priced below £37,000 almost doubled.”
The six new eligible models are the Ford Puma Gen-E, Ford e-Tourneo Courier, PEUGEOT E-308, PEUGEOT E-408, DS 3 and DS Nº4.
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