Electric Car Grant: How to save up to £3750 on these new EVs

Thinking of making the switch to an electric car? The UK government’s £650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG) is designed to help you save money on an EV, offering a discount of either £1,500 or £3,750 to accelerate the nation’s transition to battery-electric vehicles. Since its rollout began in July 2025, the list of eligible models has grown almost weekly, and now include a diverse range of EVs, from superminis to SUVs. The ECG targets the affordable end of the market, capping eligibility at electric cars priced below £37,000 or in some cases £42,000. To qualify, manufacturers must prove their vehicles meet stringent criteria regarding real-world range, overarching sustainability and long-term warranty cover. The grant is split into two distinct structures, with the full £3750 discount being rewarded to only the greenest cars, hinging on the carbon footprint of the car’s production, battery manufacturing, assembly line, and the carbon intensity of the electricity grid in the country of origin. Band one offers a £3750 discount on models like the Abarth 500e, which drops from an original price of £27,995 down to £24,245. The Alpine A290 drops from £33,500 to £30,245, featuring a 217bhp powertrain that enables 0-62mph in 6.4sec. The BMW iX1 drops from £37,065 to £33,315, offering a WLTP range of up to 318 miles for the iX1 eDrive20. The BMW iX2 is also reduced from £37,065 to £33,315. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross drops from £36,685 to £32,935, with a Long Range version offering up to 421 miles of range. The Fiat 500e drops from £20,995 to £17,245. The Ford E-Tourneo Courier drops from an original list price of £33,690 to £29,940, offering up to 2162 litres of cargo space and a 177-mile range. The Ford Puma Gen-E is reduced from a list price of £28,999 to £25,249, boasting a 233-mile range and charging speeds up to 100kW. The Hyundai Kona Electric drops from £32,400 to £30,900, equipped with a 69kWh battery delivering a WLTP range of 319 miles and 215bhp. The Kia EV2 drops from £27,995 to £24,245, with Long Range models offering up to 281 miles on a charge. Finally, the MINI Countryman drops from a list price of £32,805 to £29,255.