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What cars are eligible for the EV grant in the UK?

Alex Walia

May 22, 2026

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The UK’s current UK Government Electric Car Grant (ECG) gives discounts on eligible new electric cars priced at £37,000 or less. There are two grant levels:

• Band 1: up to £3,750 off
• Band 2: up to £1,500 off

You do not apply yourself — the discount is applied automatically by the dealer.

Cars eligible for the full £3,750 grant (Band 1)

These currently qualify for the highest support level:

Cars eligible for the £1,500 grant (Band 2)

Some popular eligible models include:

• Kia EV3
• Volkswagen ID.3, ID.4, ID.5
• Skoda Enyaq, Elroq
• Vauxhall Corsa Electric, Mokka Electric, Astra Electric
• Peugeot E-208, E-2008, E-308
• Hyundai Kona Electric
• Toyota C-HR+
• Cupra Born
• Renault Megane and Scenic

Main eligibility rules

To qualify, the EV generally must:

• Be fully electric (0g CO₂ emissions)
• Cost £37,000 or less
• Have at least 100 miles WLTP range
• Include an 8-year / 100,000-mile battery warranty
• Meet sustainability and manufacturing standards set by the government

Official government page

You can check the latest updated list here:

UK Electric Car Grant list