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Every Electric Car You Can Get Cheaper With the UK Government Grant Right Now
Several electric cars are now £1500 cheaper – and some offer even bigger savings thanks to the ECG
Thinking of going electric? The UK government's Electric Car Grant (ECG) is here to help and the list of models it covers is growing.
The new £650 million scheme provides financial assistance to car buyers by reducing the purchase price of eligible new electric vehicles (EVs).
Relaunched by the government in July 2025, the grant enhances the affordability of zero-emission cars with the ultimate goal of accelerating the adoption of EVs.
Here, we list all the models that are eligible for a discount, spell out what they're like and tell you how much you can save.
Which models are affected by the grant?
The ECG applies to cars priced below £37,000, but they must also meet other criteria.
You’re probably more interested in how much you can save. The grant consists of two tiers: band one and band two. Models in band one attract a grant of £3750, while those in band two qualify for a £1500 grant.
They must also meet driving range, sustainability and warranty measures. These ‘science-based targets’ - particularly the sustainability criteria - are focused on a car maker’s net-zero targets.
The government's calculations to determine eligibility include emissions produced during battery production and vehicle assembly, as well as the carbon footprint of electricity grids in the countries of production.
But which cars are eligible for the grant? We’ve compiled this comprehensive list of all electric car models that currently qualify for a discount, categorised by their grant bands and outlining potential savings. Read on to find out more…
Every car discounted by the grant - and how much you’ll save
Band one – £3750 discount
Original list price: £33,690
Price after grant: £29,940
The E-Tourneo Courier receives the government’s larger, band one discount, meaning you can save £3750. The five-seat MPV is a spacious option that offers up to 2162 litres of cargo space, plus a range of 177 miles.
Original list price: £28,999
List price after grant: £25,249
The electric Ford Puma is a good all-around option. It has a huge boot, despite its compact dimensions. It’s also fun to drive and is one of the more efficient mid-sized electric cars on sale right now. Ford claims a range of around 233 miles and charging speeds of up to 100kW.
Band two – £1500 discount
Original list price: £22,095
List price after grant: £20,595
Citroën’s smallest car is comfortable and relaxing, with decent levels of space for the price. It’s also packed full of equipment, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated seats and a suite of safety tech. Its main downside is a small, 44kWh battery, which produces around 199 miles of range – and that might not be enough for some people.
Original list price: £23,095
Price after grant: £21,595
The ë-C3 Aircross is a larger alternative to the ë-C3, bringing the model’s footprint up to a more traditional SUV size. The ë-C3 Aircross is available with seven seats, plus a larger battery that provides a claimed 247 miles of range. It retains its smaller sibling’s comfort and equipment levels too, which is a key selling point.
Original list price: £27,650
Price after grant: £26,150
The ë-C4 offers a lot of car for the money, entering the fray as a larger option for the price of some electric superminis. A 54kWh battery enables an official range of 257 miles, and soft suspension means it's a comfortable car for most journeys.
Citroën ë-C4 X
Original list price: £28,715
Price after grant: £27,215
The ë-C4 X is the saloon counterpart to the hatch-bodied C4, offering more leg room and a larger boot. At 510 litres, the ë-C4 X’s cargo space is 130 litres roomier than the hatch's. Range figures are pretty much the same, as is its level of comfort and equipment.
Original list price: £34,065
Price after grant: £32,565
The ë-C5 Aircross is well equipped as standard with features such as a wireless phone charger and a 13in touchscreen that has built-in navigation. The large EV gets a 207bhp electric motor and a 73kWh battery, which, Citroën, says will provide 322 miles of range on a single charge.
Original list price: £31,240
Price after grant: £29,740
The key selling point of the ë-Berlingo is its cavernous interior, which can accommodate just about anything. Its boot measures 775 litres, and there’s even an XL model with seven seats. Range isn’t really a strong point, though: an official 213 miles from a 52kWh battery.
Citroën ë-SpaceTourer
Original list price: £36,995
Price after grant: £35,495
The ECG also affects vans, and the Citroën ë-SpaceTourer is one that has £1500 knocked off its list price. Citroën claims a range of 136 miles, which might sound pretty poor, but it’s suitable for city–focused deliveries and taxi work, because you can seat up to nine passengers in XL models.
Original list price: £35,690
Price after grant: £34,190
Our former Best Electric Car title holder is still a compelling buy today, thanks to a host of recent updates, including a new infotainment system. The Born is one of the best cars on this list to drive, possessing dynamic handling, a comfortable ride and a claimed range of up to 360 miles. It merits a place near the top of your shortlist, especially with that £1500 grant saving.
Original list price: £36,995
Price after grant: £35,495
The new DS N°4 leads the brand’s design revival, and it’s available with the grant when you select its entry-level Pallas specification level. There’s just one electric powertrain: a 210bhp, single-motor model with a 58.3kWh battery and an official 278 miles of range.
Original list price: £35,000
Price after grant: £33,500
Nissan dropped the Ariya’s price by a dramatic £6000 to make sure it qualified for the government’s grant, which means it’s available for as little as £33,500 after the discount has been applied. All Ariyas that qualify are front-wheel-drive and come with either a 63kWh battery or a 87kWh unit with up to a claimed 310 miles of range.
Original list price: £22,995
Price after grant: £21,495
Renewed and redesigned, the Nissan Micra is back as an all-electric hatchback, this time sharing most of its underpinnings with the Renault 5. That means two battery options – 40kWh and 52kWh – with an official range up to 260 miles. There’s also a maximum charging speed of 100kW.
Original list price: £30,150
Price after grant: £28,650
Peugeot’s supermini becomes a more enticing electric car with the grant, which brings its price down to £28,650. For that, you’ll get a 50kWh battery and a claimed 226 miles of range – though the larger-battery car also qualifies, which gives you 268 miles of range, according to Peugeot.
Original list price: £35,400
Price after grant: £33,900
Like many of the models from brands in the Stellantis stable, the Peugeot e-2008 gets either a 50kWh or a 54kWh battery, offering up to 247 miles of official range. A 434-litre boot means this electric SUV is a good option for families, although it’s still down on the Kia Niro EV’s cargo-carrying abilities.
Original list price: £36,460
Price after grant: £34,960
The Peugeot e-308 offers more versatility than most because it’s available as both a hatchback and an estate. Hatch models come with 361 litres of boot space, while the estate gets an impressive 508 litres. Peugeot says you can expect 267 miles from the 54kWh battery.
Peugeot e-Rifter
Original list price: £32,250
Price after grant: £30,750
The e-Rifter shares its underpinnings with the Citroën ë-Berlingo and Vauxhall Combo Life Electric. That means a spacious cabin with room for up to seven people as well as equipment such as a 10in infotainment system, a digital driver's display, overhead storage, rear parking sensors and a heated steering wheel as standard.
Original list price: £26,995
Price after grant: £25,495
Thirty years after the Renault 4 last appeared, it returned as a small electric crossover. Don’t think the model’s heritage has been lost, though, because the new one gets a retro-inspired design with cues from its predecessor. Renault also claims a competitive range of 247 miles.
Original list price: £22,995
Price after grant: £21,495
The Renault 5 is one of the most talked-about cars of the year, and for good reason. It’s fun to drive, comfortable and has a class-leading interior, as well as a good, usable range between charges. Drivers can choose from either a 40kWh or a 52kWh battery for up to a claimed 250 miles. You can charge up to speeds of 100kW too.
Original list price: £33,500
Price after grant: £32,000
With excellent handling, a punchy powertrain and old-school charm, the Alpine A290 shows that the hot hatchback still has a place in the EV era. The 217bhp variant enables 0-62mph in 6.4sec,
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric
Original list price: £32,495
Price after grant: £30,995
The Megane provides a 215bhp motor and a 60kWh battery for a claimed 285 miles of range. It also has a heat pump as standard, which is vital for boosting efficiency. There’s a larger, 12in infotainment system following a 2024 update, plus adaptive cruise control as standard too.
Original list price: £36,995
Price after grant: £35,495
Once an MPV, the Scenic is an SUV these days. It employs the same 215bhp powertrain as the Megane but adds a much larger battery. Its 87kWh size enables an official range of up to 379 miles, which is almost as impressive as its practical, 545-litre boot.
Original list price: £31,710
Price after grant: £30,210
Few cars on this list are more capable than the Skoda Elroq. Most versions of the model are eligible for the grant discount, including the Elroq SE L 85, which offers an 82kWh battery and up to 356 miles of range, according to Skoda.
Original list price: £39,010
Price after grant: £37,510
Oddly enough, the Skoda Enyaq has a list price above the government’s £37,000 threshold, but it still qualifies for the grant because it shares much of its underpinnings with the Elroq. That means you can snap up an Enyaq SE L or Edition 60 for £1500 less than usual. For that, you’ll get a competitive 270 miles of range, based on the official figures.
Original list price: £36,995
Price after grant: £35,495
Just one variant of the Toyota bZ4X qualifies for the grant: the entry-level Pure model, which comes with a claimed 318-mile range and the potential to cover 0-62mph in 7.5sec. It also feaures wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic wipers, a heat pump and adaptive cruise control.
Original list price: £35,005
Price after grant: £33,505
The electric Astra shares its underpinnings with the Peugeot e-208, including its battery. Vauxhall claims a range of 256 miles and its power output is 153bhp. Like the Peugeot, there’s a choice of a hatch or a roomier estate.
Vauxhall Combo Life Electric
Original list price: £32,190
Price after grant: £30,690
The Combo Life is a sibling to the Citroën ë-Berlingo. There’s a choice of five- or seven-seat layouts, but just one battery: a 52kWh unit. In the Combo, it produces an official 213 miles of range. Boot space is rated at 597 litres and there are 27 different storage areas around the car.
Original list price: £27,505
Price after grant: £26,005
Formerly the UK’s best-selling car, the Vauxhall Corsa is just as good to drive with battery power as it is with a combustion engine. At its lowest price, you’ll get the small battery with a claimed 223 miles of range. Thankfully, the larger-battery model with a 54kWh unit is also available with the grant and it produces a far more practical 256 miles of range, according to the official figures.
Original list price: £23,995
Price after grant: £22,495
Vauxhall recently revived the Frontera name for a small electric crossover, which shares its footprint and mechanicals with the Citroën ë-C3. Like the Citroën, it produces a claimed 189 miles of range from a 44kWh battery as standard, but it also offers a 54kWh battery for an official range figure of 252 miles.
Original list price: £36,995
Price after grant: £35,455
If the Corsa and Frontera are too small, you can look to the Grandland. Thanks to a 72kWh battery, it promises 323 miles of range and an even longer-range, 97kWh version is coming soon too, although we expect that to fall outside of the EV grant threshold. Boot space is 550 litres – close to that of the Skoda Enyaq and Tesla Model Y.
Original list price: £32,505
Price after grant: £31,005
Just one electric option is available for the Vauxhall Mokka. It comes with a 54kWh battery and a claimed 252 miles of range. Maximum charging speed is capped at 100kW and its single electric motor produces 154bhp. That’s sufficient to get you from 0-62mph in 9.0sec.
Original list price: £32,350
Price after grant: £30,850
The Volkswagen ID 3 is good to drive and a sensible option for people looking to combine efficiency and comfort. Entry-level cars get a claimed range of 241 miles, but you can also step up to Pro S Essential models with 352 miles of range and still qualify for the grant.
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Robin Hood's bay is where our road trip begins...We headed to North Yorkshire for a blast in Mini's boisterous new hot hatchback
A brisk Mini and a Great British adventure: a pairing to rival jam and cream or salt and vinegar. Yes, I might be hungry, which is why we’re starting in the implausibly picturesque Robin Hood’s Bay, a postcard illustrator’s dream ensconced in the North Yorkshire coastline.
The concept of destination road trips has been ascending for a while, none more famous than the North Coast 500, right at the tip of Scotland. Perhaps we’re all tempted to get stuck in but simply can’t find the time, and for many Autocar readers the rollercoaster roads of the North York Moors might prove a tad easier to reach.
Easier to plan, too, maybe. We’ve thrown out the A-Z and kept Google Maps intervention to the bare necessities, as photographer Max and I aim to get joyously lost in the verdant vistas that surround us. But not before shielding our chips from the marauding gulls and snapping a few pics beside the seaside, of course,
Robin Hood’s Bay itself is not a driver’s mecca; it is best accessed on foot from its outskirts, but boy is it worth it. Cobbled paths, dramatic staircases and idle fishing boats surround you while the dramatic North Sea laps just feet away if the tide has rolled in.
Farther up the coast you’ll find Whitby, with its storied vampiric abbey and goth conventions, while the unabashed old-school charm of Scarborough lies to the south. All three are tourist magnets, so a moment of clarity (and a lungful of sea air) in Robin Hood’s unique little bay before the hordes arrive is a great way to start our trip.
The latest Mini John Cooper Works quickly punctures our moment of zen, though, as its turbocharged 2.0-litre engine adds a cheeky flourish of revs on start-up. Its rather taut suspension is soon jiggling us over the humps and bumps of the urban Tarmac leading us out of town and into the wilds.
We’ve praised this car before on these pages, even if it pursues its performance with some wantonly rough edges. ’Twas ever thus with JCW-badged cars, but the vigour of their damping appears to have reached a whole new level here. Over a standard Cooper S the suspension uses bespoke springs and dampers, plus more negative camber on the front wheels, to more keenly point you into corners, while its four-cylinder ‘B48’ engine has 228bhp and 280lb ft peaks for 0-62mph in 6.1sec.
The big headline, however, goes to its gearbox. The JCW is now offered only with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic ’box – yes, the manual Mini hot hatch is dead. Indeed, the manual petrol hot hatch as a whole.
My wistfulness is soon decimated by the madcap Mini’s turn of pace. Without the minor pause of a clutch dip and a flick of your wrist, it snarls forward insatiably, and you’ll encounter brief moments of wheelspin or torque steer if you try to deploy too much of its potency on cool or damp surfaces – there’s no clever differential set-up here to smooth the edges.
It’s a boisterous bucking-bronco of a car over the crests and into the dips of the roads that lead us inland, but it’s hard not to be enraptured by the experience. You’ve no choice but to get stuck in.
Our next stop lies 18 miles south, and it is an essential visit for any petrolheads in the area. Oliver’s Mount is England’s only road racing course that’s open to the public, and it’s a chance to pop the Mini between some painted kerbing with no need for a helmet or race boots.
The track hosted its first race in 1946 – a celebratory affair to welcome home the troops of World War II – and essentially morphs a tight and twisting park service road into a quite fearsome circuit. Its 2.43 miles span 10 corners, and in the heat of its motorcycle races, riders reach 150mph; repeated 30mph signs ensure our pace is much calmer today.
Yet with the grid markings upon its start/finish straight, its domineering control box and a roll of honour awash with Isle of Man TT legends, it won’t be long before your ears pick up the phantom buzz of highly strung engines and stratospheric rev limits in the air.
We simply have to indulge in a lap. Starting from the grid, we barrel straight into the supremely tight Mere Hairpin. TT hero and unlikely TV star Guy Martin describes notching back from fourth gear (and 130mph!) to tackle the first turn, so I channel some of his spirit with a rambunctious run through the JCW’s raucous first gear on exit.
The seven-speed ’box isn’t exactly the star of the show – I’m finding it desperately hard not to miss a manual – but a set of pleasingly short ratios means you can meaningfully flick-flack up and down its paddles at will. Oliver’s corners are a hedonistic mix, and its tree-lined sections through Sheene’s Rise and Drury’s Hairpin feel ominous in the context of the race speeds achieved through them – there’s perilously little run-off.
Those striped kerbs make this two-way road feel all too much like an actual racetrack today, so I work hard to keep my enthusiasm in check. Luckily the Mini is generous with its character – a euphemism for ‘blooming bolshy’ – at even these speeds, ensuring a sensibly driven lap still feels scintillating.
The famed Yorkshire spirit is alive and well up here too, an approaching runner zig-zagging to clear geese from the road to ease our progress. I suspect that doesn’t happen quite so often in London’s Royal Parks…
It would be easy to stay up here all day, Scarborough perched below us, but it’s the empty moorland roads inland that drew us here in the first place. So after a quick run past the town’s chintzy amusements and seafood shacks, we head off to explore. Not before being held up in an unlikely jam, though, our progress entangled with that of the Three Coasts Vintage Tractor Run.
Perhaps 550 miles between Liverpool and Whitby on one of these would make the Mini feel more urbane. Even pottering through traffic there are huffs and whistles from its engine and a choreographed popping of its exhaust in sportier drive modes.
While the sounds don’t always tally with the alacrity of its performance, the JCW offers a more bewitching character than its recently launched electric twin – whose extra 320kg and even sterner ride would make progress tough before any range anxiety had crept in.
Clear of our curious snarl-up, I drop a few gears and extend the Mini’s powertrain. Its muscular torque easily overcomes a kerb weight that looks portly in the context of its predecessors.
Out of town and with more forces working its damping, the ride doesn’t feel quite so uproarious, and it’s hard not to beam at the sight ahead: enveloped by the rolling hills and fields around us, the Tarmac dips and rises ahead in perfect harmony with the landscape.
The roads surrounding the brutalist structure of RAF Fylingdales are dreamlike – if you can avoid the trundling tour buses ready to swarm the Goathland tea rooms like wasps around a freshly garnished scone. Just watch out for the sheep…
Perhaps a rip-snorting little Mini is a mite too brash for the beauty of the roads we’re on – a freshly polished classic MG or Healey might be more befitting of the scene we’ve entered. But the JCW’s dinky size and easily won performance quickly banish those worries. You can lean hard into its limits, feel grip come and go at both ends and start to work with its agility.
It’s nowhere near as nuanced as the very best of the hot hatch pack – oh, how we sorely miss the Ford Fiesta STs and Hyundai i20 Ns of this world – but it’s not short of spirit up here, and working around its rough edges brings its own unorthodox satisfaction.
The all-time great performance cars typically meet you at your level, enhancing and elevating you with them. This JCW falls into a somewhat more rough ’n’ tumble category of cars that demand you play along to their tune.
It’s a car that feels happiest and sharpest when you start to throw it around a bit, at which point its ragged character starts to make more sense. Modern Works Minis were always the brasher, more uncouth offerings in the hot hatch sector, of course, but the party around this one has emptied so rapidly – the much meeker Volkswagen Polo GTI is its closest ICE-powered rival – that the JCW now stands for resilience as much as for its rapscallion attitude.
There’s plenty of professionalism inside. Its interior is a bouquet of idiosyncrasy – as is the modern Mini way – but with a convincing tech overhaul and confident material choices. The vast OLED screen is a real standout, whatever you think of its dinner-plate dimensions and the fact that Apple CarPlay sits as a crude box among it.
Mini’s sense of humour has never dimmed – indeed, it’s increasingly crucial in the face of swelling Chinese competition. A fresh highlight comes from your doubtless rare flicks into ‘Green’ mode, which animate either a hummingbird or cheetah on the screen depending on how efficiently (or otherwise) you’re driving.
A cute encouragement to amble even more gently through the quaint villages punctuating our route, even if our ideal gamification of the driving experience would be a good ol’ gearstick and three pedals.
It bests its electric sibling in a number of ways, more so on days such as these. It will be a good while before charging facilities will be extensive enough to allow the wanton exploration of the twisting roads, dinky lanes and amazing scenery that we’ve enjoyed today – however nice it might be to slink through North Yorkshire’s prettiest tableaux in reverential silence.
Jaunty seaside, sprawling moorland and a bonus (not so) hot lap: this is the perfect place to get intentionally, wonderfully lost. A punchy and pugnacious yet ultimately charming performance car slots neatly into the picture postcard.
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