Manufacturers Launching Their Own EV Grants: Get £3,750 Off Electric Cars Now
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While the government's new Electric Car Grant offers up to £3,750 off electric vehicles under £37,000, many manufacturers aren't waiting for official approval. Instead, they're launching their own discount schemes to give customers immediate savings on electric cars.
Why Manufacturers Are Offering Their Own Grants
Rather than waiting for the complex government approval process, car manufacturers are taking matters into their own hands. The official Electric Car Grant requires manufacturers to meet strict sustainability criteria and gain approval before customers can benefit. This process could take weeks or months, creating uncertainty for buyers.
By offering immediate discounts, manufacturers ensure customers don't delay their electric car purchases while waiting for potential government grants. This approach is particularly important for Chinese manufacturers who may face stricter assessments under the government's Science-Based Target requirements.
Current Manufacturer Discounts Available Now
£3,750 Discounts
Hyundai - £3,750 off the new Hyundai Inster, bringing this compact EV down to just £23,500. Also offering £1,500 off other models including the Kona Electric, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Ioniq 5 N, and Ioniq 9.
Kia - £3,750 discount on the Kia EV3 Air (base model) through their new electric car allowance scheme, available until 30 September 2025.
Great Wall Motor (GWM) - £3,750 "Green Grant" across the entire Ora 03 range, reducing the entry-level model to £21,245.
Skywell - £3,750 EV incentive on BE11 models, combined with an existing £6,000 deposit contribution for total savings of £9,750.
Leapmotor - Up to £3,750 off the C10 SUV as part of their immediate response to the government grant announcement.
£1,500 Discounts
Volvo - £1,500 off any new EX30 model, plus 0% APR PCP finance on Plus and Ultra trim levels.
MG Motor UK - £1,500 off both the MG4 EV and MG5 EV, available immediately for all customers.
Alfa Romeo - £1,500 discount on the Junior Elettrica across all trim levels, reducing the entry price to £32,405.
How These Discounts Work With Salary Sacrifice
The manufacturer discounts work perfectly with electric car salary sacrifice schemes. The discount reduces the vehicle's price first, then salary sacrifice savings of 20-50% apply to that reduced amount.
For example, a £35,000 car with a £3,750 manufacturer discount costs £31,250. With The Electric Car Scheme's salary sacrifice programme, employees can then save an additional 20-50% on that reduced price, combined with the current 3% Benefit-in-Kind rate for electric vehicles.
Government Grant vs Manufacturer Discounts
The government's Electric Car Grant offers two levels of discount:
£3,750 for the most sustainably produced cars (Band 1)
£1,500 for cars meeting basic environmental criteria (Band 2)
However, the official scheme requires:
Manufacturer approval through a complex sustainability assessment
Science-Based Target verification
First-come, first-served funding allocation
No retroactive grants for early purchases
Manufacturer discounts are available immediately at dealerships with no additional paperwork or waiting periods.
What This Means for EV Buyers
These immediate manufacturer discounts create exceptional opportunities for drivers considering electric car schemes. Rather than waiting for uncertain government approval, customers can secure guaranteed savings now.
The discounts are particularly valuable for salary sacrifice participants, as they reduce the base vehicle price before any employment tax benefits are calculated. Combined with The Charge Scheme for salary sacrifice EV charging costs, drivers can optimise their total cost of electric vehicle ownership.
Getting Your Discount
To benefit from these manufacturer discounts:
Visit participating dealerships - no separate application required
Discounts apply automatically at point of sale
Can be combined with salary sacrifice schemes for maximum savings
Available immediately without waiting for government approval
With manufacturers competing to offer the most attractive packages, and the proven savings of electric car salary sacrifice schemes, switching to electric has never been more affordable for UK drivers.
The combination of immediate manufacturer discounts and comprehensive salary sacrifice benefits creates unprecedented value for both employees and employers looking to embrace sustainable transport solutions.
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Last updated: 29/07/2025
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