The UK's Electric Car Grant launched on 16 July 2025, ending a three-and-a-half year gap since the old Plug-in Car Grant was scrapped in 2022. It pays between £1,500 and £3,750 off the price of an approved new electric car. The discount is taken off automatically by the dealer; you don't apply for it yourself.
Not every EV qualifies. The Department for Transport rates each model on its manufacturing emissions, then assigns it to Band 1 (£3,750) or Band 2(£1,500). Cars over £37,000 are excluded entirely. We track the official list and rebuild this page after every sync, so the numbers below match what's eligible right now.
Which cars qualify for the full £3,750?
Band 1 is hard to reach. The manufacturer needs an SBTi-verified target, low vehicle assembly emissions, and clean battery production. As of 12 October 2026, these are the only cars with the full discount applied at the dealer.
| # | Car | RRP | After grant | Range | Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fiat 500e | £20,995 | £17,245 | 118 mi | Hatchback |
| 2 | Hyundai Ioniq 3 | £22,245 | £18,495 | 213 mi | Hatchback |
| 3 | Renault 4 | £27,195 | £23,445 | 249 mi | Hatchback |
| 4 | Kia EV2 | £27,995 | £24,245 | 281 mi | SUV |
| 5 | Abarth 500e | £27,995 | £24,245 | 164 mi | Hatchback |
| 6 | Ford Puma Gen-E | £29,995 | £26,245 | 259 mi | SUV |
| 7 | Renault Megane | £31,995 | £28,245 | 306 mi | Hatchback |
| 8 | MINI Countryman | £33,005 | £29,255 | 310 mi | SUV |
| 9 | Ford E-Tourneo Courier | £33,690 | £29,940 | 196 mi | MPV |
| 10 | Alpine A290 | £33,995 | £30,245 | 234 mi | Hatchback |
| 11 | Kia EV4 | £34,745 | £30,995 | 270 mi | Hatchback |
| 12 | Hyundai KONA Electric | £35,000 | £31,250 | 319 mi | SUV |
| 13 | Nissan LEAF | £35,999 | £32,249 | 375 mi | Hatchback |
| 14 | Renault Scenic | £36,995 | £33,245 | 392 mi | SUV |
| 15 | BMW iX1 | £37,065 | £33,315 | 320 mi | SUV |
| 16 | BMW iX2 | £41,815 | £38,065 | 318 mi | SUV |
Cars getting £1,500
Band 2 is the bigger group. These cars meet the price cap and the basic SBTi requirement but score worse on production emissions. £1,500 still buys the equivalent of a year of cheap-tariff electricity for the average UK driver.
| # | Car | RRP | After grant | Range | Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citroën ë-C3 | £19,995 | £18,495 | 134 mi | Hatchback |
| 2 | Nissan Micra | £22,995 | £21,495 | 196 mi | Hatchback |
| 3 | Renault 5 | £22,995 | £21,495 | 191 mi | Hatchback |
| 4 | Vauxhall Frontera | £23,995 | £22,495 | 186 mi | SUV |
| 5 | Peugeot e-208 | £25,065 | £23,565 | 226 mi | Hatchback |
| 6 | Citroën ë-C3 Aircross | £25,115 | £23,615 | 190 mi | SUV |
| 7 | Fiat 600e | £26,995 | £25,495 | 254 mi | SUV |
| 8 | Cupra Raval | £26,995 | £25,495 | 204 mi | Hatchback |
| 9 | Vauxhall Corsa | £27,505 | £26,005 | 221 mi | Hatchback |
| 10 | Citroën ë-C4 | £28,715 | £27,215 | 222 mi | Hatchback |
| 11 | Citroën ë-C4 X | £28,715 | £27,215 | 222 mi | Hatchback |
| 12 | Peugeot e-2008 | £29,565 | £28,065 | 246 mi | SUV |
| 13 | Vauxhall Astra | £29,995 | £28,495 | 281 mi | Hatchback |
| 14 | Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer | £29,995 | £28,495 | 275 mi | Estate |
| 15 | Jeep Avenger | £29,999 | £28,499 | 249 mi | SUV |
| 16 | Peugeot e-308 | £31,065 | £29,565 | 279 mi | Estate |
| 17 | Toyota Proace City Verso Electric | £31,995 | £30,495 | 213 mi | MPV |
| 18 | Peugeot e-308 SW | £32,265 | £30,765 | 275 mi | Estate |
| 19 | Vauxhall Combo Life | £32,340 | £30,840 | 211 mi | MPV |
| 20 | Citroën ë-Berlingo | £32,490 | £30,990 | 211 mi | MPV |
| 21 | Vauxhall Mokka | £32,505 | £31,005 | 247 mi | SUV |
| 22 | Peugeot e-Rifter | £32,570 | £31,070 | 199 mi | MPV |
| 23 | Kia EV3 | £33,055 | £31,555 | 270 mi | SUV |
| 24 | VW ID.3 Neo | £33,080 | £31,580 | 258 mi | Hatchback |
| 25 | Kia PV5 Passenger | £33,195 | £31,695 | 196 mi | MPV |
| 26 | Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica | £33,900 | £32,400 | 255 mi | SUV |
| 27 | Skoda Elroq | £33,970 | £32,470 | 280 mi | SUV |
| 28 | Abarth 600e | £33,995 | £32,495 | 207 mi | Hatchback |
| 29 | Citroën ë-C5 Aircross | £34,065 | £32,565 | 322 mi | SUV |
| 30 | Peugeot e-408 | £34,265 | £32,765 | 283 mi | Estate |
Why isn't my favourite EV on the list?
The three usual reasons:
- Price. The car is over £37,000 (or over £42,000 once you add unrelated optional extras).
- SBTi target. The manufacturer hasn't had its emissions plan validated by the Science Based Targets initiative yet. Several mid-volume brands haven't applied.
- Pending review. DfT updates the official list as it processes new applications. Expect more Band 2 cars to be added through 2026.
For the full eligibility rules and a live feed of every grant-eligible car, see our 2026 UK EV Grant hub. To find the cheapest grant-eligible car for your needs, try the cheapest-after-grant ranking or the best full-grant EVs list.
Founder of EVcarsguide. Web technologist and data specialist tracking the UK EV market.
