The government has cut the Plug-in Car Grant for electric cars by another £1,000, meaning motorists will save even less on affordable EVs
The Plug-in Car Grant to help make electric cars more affordable has been cut by further £1,000 in a surprise announcement that will infuriate electric car buyers and manufacturers alike.
Previously £2,500, the Plug-in Car Grant is now just £1,500 as of 7am today (15 December 2021).
Zappi 2018 EV Charge Point (Image: myEnergi)
What’s more, the qualifying maximum price of an electric car has been reduced, from under £35,000 down to less than £32,000.
Both cuts are effective immediately.
The government argues that its approach to Plug-in Car Grant cuts “is clearly working – whilst the grant has slowly reduced over time, the sales of electric vehicles has soared”.
Transport minister Trudy Harrison said the government is “refocusing our vehicle grants on the most affordable vehicles and reducing grant rates to allow more people to benefit, and enable taxpayers’ money to go further”.
Read more: Motoring Research
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