New car discount: first electric cars confirmed for 2025 Government EV grant scheme – how to claim £1,500 off
Make the switch to electric easier and cheaper with this simple saving on new EVs ⚡
- The Government has launched a new £1,500 discount on select electric vehicles (EVs)
- The first eligible models are four Citroën EVs, including the ë-C3 and ë-C4
- The discount is applied automatically at the point of sale — no paperwork needed
- It’s part of a £650 million Electric Car Grant to make EVs more affordable
- More eligible models from other manufacturers will be added in the coming weeks
If you’ve been thinking about switching to an electric vehicle (EV), now might be the perfect time.
The Government has just announced the first car models to be approved for a new £1,500 discount designed to make EVs more affordable and accelerate the switch away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
Buyers of certain Citroën electric models will automatically get £1,500 knocked off the price as part of the Government’s £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme.
What is happening?
The Government is investing a total of £4.5 billion to help make owning an electric car cheaper and easier, not only though discounts on new vehicles, but also a massive expansion of the UK’s public charging network.
Upfront costs are one of the biggest barriers stopping drivers from switching to electric, but these new discounts will help bring EV prices closer in line with petrol and diesel models.
On top of that, drivers could save up to £1,500 a year on fuel and running costs by making the switch.
How do I get the discount?
The good news is that you don’t need to fill in any forms or jump through hoops to get the £1,500 discount: it is applied automatically at the point of sale.
When you buy one of the eligible cars from a dealership, the price you pay will already reflect the reduced amount, no paperwork or applications needed.
The grant works by allowing car manufacturers to offer these discounts directly to customers on qualifying models that meet strict sustainability standards.
If you’ve been on the fence, this new £1,500 discount effectively lowers the cost of certain electric cars immediately, because the discount is automatically applied when you buy, and there’s no delay or extra effort involved for you.
Which new electric cars are eligible for the discount?
The Citroën ë-C3, ë-C4, ë-C5 Aircross, and ë-Berlingo are the first four electric card models to be approved under the ECG scheme.
More electric car models from other manufacturers are expected to be added to the discount scheme in the coming weeks and months, offering more choices and greater savings for drivers.
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