More electric cars now eligible for new Government grant

DRIVERS can save £1,500 with the purchase of certain Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall models, the Department for Transport (DfT) said.

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The discount will be automatically applied at the point of sale.

This comes after four Citroen cars were announced as the first grant eligible models last week.

More models are expected to be approved in the coming weeks as manufacturers’ applications are assessed against sustainability standards.

The new £650 million electric car grant scheme enables motorists purchasing some new electric cars costing up to £37,000 to save either £1,500 or £3,750, depending on the vehicle’s green credentials.

All models announced so far are eligible for grants of £1,500.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “With discounts on 17 car models announced this week alone, we're delivering on our promise to make it easier and cheaper for families to go electric.