EVs that are eligible for the Electric Car grant - Full List of Latest EVs
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The UK Government's new Electric Car Grant scheme launches on 16 July 2025, offering up to £3,750 off qualifying electric vehicles priced under £37,000. This comprehensive list covers all 50 electric cars currently eligible for the grant, helping you identify which models qualify for the maximum savings when combined with salary sacrifice schemes.
The grant operates on a two-tier system based on environmental sustainability criteria. Band One vehicles - the greenest options - receive the full £3,750 grant, while Band Two vehicles qualify for £1,500. When combined with electric car salary sacrifice savings of 20-50%, eligible drivers could save over £7,500 annually on their new electric vehicle.
How do I Access the Electric Car Grant?
The Electric Car Grant is available to UK drivers purchasing or leasing qualifying electric vehicles through approved dealers. Eligibility extends to:
Private buyers purchasing eligible EVs outright
Personal lease customers taking delivery of qualifying vehicles
Salary sacrifice participants through approved workplace schemes like The Electric Car Scheme
Business lease customers for vehicles under £37,000 with qualifying sustainability credentials
The grant applies per vehicle, not per customer, meaning individuals can benefit from multiple grants when purchasing different eligible vehicles over time. However, the vehicle must be new and meet all sustainability criteria to qualify for grant support.
The Full List of Eligible Cars
Under £20,000
Dacia Spring
Price from: £14,995
Leapmotor T03
Price from: £15,995
BYD Dolphin Surf
Price from: £18,650
£20,000 - £25,000
Fiat Grande Panda
Price from: £21,990
Renault 5
Price from: £22,995
Citroën ë-C3 Aircross
Price from: £23,095
Hyundai Inster
Price from: £23,495
Vauxhall Frontera Electric
Price from: £23,995
Renault 4
Price from: £24,000
Fiat 500e
Price from: £24,995
£25,000 - £30,000
BYD Dolphin
Price from: £26,195
Vauxhall Corsa Electric
Price from: £26,895
MG4 EV
Price from: £26,995
Citroën ë-C4
Price from: £27,650
MG5 EV
Price from: £28,495
Citroën ë-C4 X
Price from: £28,715
Smart #1
Price from: £29,960
Ford Puma Gen-E
Price from: £29,995
Suzuki e VITARA
Price from: £29,999
£30,000 - £35,000
Mini Cooper Electric
Price from: £30,000
MG ZS EV
Price from: £30,495
Volkswagen ID.3
Price from: £30,850
Citroën e-Berlingo
Price from: £30,990
Fiat 500e Cabrio
Price from: £30,995
Skoda Elroq
Price from: £31,510
Mini Aceman
Price from: £31,800
Toyota Proace City Verso Electric
Price from: £31,849
GWM ORA 03
Price from: £31,995
Vauxhall Combo Life Electric
Price from: £32,180
Peugeot e-Rifter
Price from: £32,230
Peugeot e-2008
Price from: £32,300
Peugeot e-208
Price from: £32,400
Renault Megane E-Tech
Price from: £32,495
Fiat 600e
Price from: £32,995
Kia EV3
Price from: £32,995
Omoda E5
Price from: £33,055
Volvo EX30
Price from: £33,060
Vauxhall Mokka Electric
Price from: £33,245
Alpine A290
Price from: £33,500
Ford e-Tourneo Courier
Price from: £33,690
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
Price from: £33,895
Smart #3
Price from: £33,960
Abarth 500e
Price from: £34,195
Kia EV4 Hatchback
Press Images: £34,695
Jeep Avenger Electric
Price from: £34,800
Vauxhall Astra Electric
Price from: £34,995
Hyundai Kona Electric
Price from: £34,995
£35,000 - £37,000
CUPRA Born
Price from: £35,495
Kia EV4 Fastback
Price from: £36,000
MG4 EV XPOWER
Price from: £36,495
Leapmotor C10
Price from: £36,500
KGM Torres EVX
Price from: £36,995
How do Vehicle Manufacturers (OEMs) Qualify to Offer the Grant?
Vehicle manufacturers must meet strict environmental and sustainability requirements to qualify their models for the Electric Car Grant scheme. Eligible manufacturers must:
Demonstrate carbon neutrality across their UK operations by 2030
Achieve Science-Based Targets (SBT) validation for emissions reduction commitments
Maintain transparent supply chain reporting including battery sourcing and production methods
Operate certified environmental management systems such as ISO 14001
Commit to circular economy principles including battery recycling and vehicle lifecycle responsibility
Manufacturers undergo annual assessments to maintain eligibility, ensuring continued compliance with evolving environmental standards. Those failing to meet requirements face temporary or permanent exclusion from the grant scheme.
Science-Based Targets (SBT)
The grant's sustainability criteria centre on Science-Based Targets (SBT), a globally recognised framework for corporate climate action. Manufacturers must demonstrate:
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions: Direct and indirect emissions from operations must reduce by at least 42% by 2030 (from 2020 baseline), aligned with 1.5°C global warming targets.
Scope 3 Emissions: Supply chain emissions, including battery production and raw material extraction, must show measurable reduction pathways verified by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Net-Zero Commitment: Long-term targets for achieving net-zero emissions across value chains by 2050, with interim milestones every five years.
Third-Party Validation: All targets must receive formal approval from the Science Based Targets initiative, ensuring alignment with climate science and Paris Agreement objectives.
Band One classification (£3,750 grant) requires full SBT validation plus additional criteria including renewable energy usage above 80% and verified carbon-neutral manufacturing. Band Two classification (£1,500 grant) requires SBT commitment with approved interim targets and measurable progress toward validation.
This rigorous framework ensures grant recipients support the most environmentally responsible manufacturers while maximising both environmental impact and consumer savings when combined with electric car salary sacrifice benefits.
The list of vehicles shown above pertains to cars that OEM’s can seek grants for. Despite being eligible in principle - the receipt of the grant will depend on overall manufacturer credentials and green performance. We will update the list as more details emerge.
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Last updated: 15/07/2025
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