Here are the electric cars eligible for a government grant in the UK – and how much you will get off
Drivers across the country can save up to £1,500 on some of the UK’s most popular car brands as Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall models, joining Citroën in the government’s flagship Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme.
Thirteen more electric vehicles (EVs) have been declared eligible under the scheme, bringing the total to 17 models announced this week. The boost is part of the government’s £650 million scheme, which makes it cheaper and easier to own an EV.
In total, the government is investing £4.5 billion to turbocharge the switch to EVs, securing the UK’s position as a world-leader in EV adoption – with Britain Europe’s largest EV market in 2024 and sales up almost a third so far this year.
The discounts are applied automatically at the point of sale with no paperwork required from customers. Capped at cars costing up to £37,000 to target support at the most affordable options, more models are expected to be approved in the coming weeks as manufacturers’ applications are assessed against the scheme’s sustainability standards.
The new eligible models are:
- Renault Alpine A290 = £1,500 discount
- Renault Megane = £1,500 discount
- Renault 4 = £1,500 discount
- Renault 5 = £1,500 discount
- Renault Scenic = £1,500 discount
- Nissan Micra = £1,500 discount
- Nissan Ariya = £1,500 discount (available from 13 August 2025)
- Vauxhall Corsa Electric = £1,500 discount
- Vauxhall Combo Life Electric = £1,500 discount
- Vauxhall Astra Electric = £1,500 discount
- Vauxhall Mokka Electric = £1,500 discount
- Vauxhall Frontera Electric = £1,500 discount
- Vauxhall Grandland Electric = £1,500 discount
These join the following Citroën models announced as eligible for the grant earlier this week:
- Citroën ë-C3 = £1,500 discount
- Citroën ë-C4 = £1,500 discount
- Citroën ë-C5 = £1,500 discount
- Citroën ë-Berlingo = £1,500 discount
“The confirmation that more affordable, practical EVs have been approved for the Electric Car Grant is exactly what the market needs. Data from Carwow’s platform shows that buyers are ready to act, demand for EVs under £37,000 jumped 124% in the week following the scheme’s announcement. Interest in already-approved models has surged, and we expect these newly added vehicles to draw immediate attention,” said John Veichmanis (CEO at Carwow Group).
“Car-buying decisions don’t happen overnight; they often take months, so early clarity on eligible models is crucial. By lowering upfront costs, the grant plays a pivotal role in turning EV curiosity into commitment.”
