Big savings on Fords and Peugeots in EV grant boost
Drivers can now save up to £3,750 on six new electric cars after the government expanded its Electric Car Grant scheme.
The Ford Puma Gen-E and Ford E-Tourneo Courier are the first vehicles to qualify for the maximum saving, with four Peugeot and DS models also added. In total, 28 electric vehicles are now eligible for grants of either £3,750 or £1,500.
The announcement is part of a £650 million plan aimed at cutting upfront costs for drivers and boosting the UK’s automotive sector, which supports more than 450,000 jobs across the wider economy.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said:
“We’re putting money back in people’s pockets and making it easier and cheaper for families to make the switch to electric, by delivering discounts of up to £3,750 on EVs.
“Our measures are driving competition in the UK EV market, boosting economic growth and supporting jobs and skills as part of our Plan for Change.”
The new models eligible for the grant are:
Ford Puma Gen-E – £3,750 discount
Ford E-Tourneo Courier – £3,750 discount
Peugeot E-308 – £1,500 discount
Peugeot E-408 – £1,500 discount
DS DS 3 – £1,500 discount
DS Nº4 – £1,500 discount
Lisa Brankin, Ford UK Chair and Managing Director, said:
“We welcome the government’s decision to accelerate the transition to electric mobility and are proud that Ford’s commitment to sustainability has been recognised with the full EV grant.”
Nicola Dobson, Managing Director at Peugeot UK, said:
“With six of our all-electric models now confirmed for the Electric Car Grant, Peugeot is proud to give customers more opportunities to benefit from lower upfront costs and greater choice.
“This government support is welcome to help make the switch to electric more accessible and give consumers greater confidence to choose the electric Peugeot that best fits their lifestyle, while driving forward the UK’s transition to cleaner mobility.”
The scheme is designed to tackle one of the main barriers to EV adoption, with upfront price often cited as the biggest obstacle. Autotrader data shows interest in models qualifying for the grant has risen by up to 80 per cent.
AA President Edmund King said:
“Drivers frequently tell us that the upfront costs of new EVs are a stumbling block to making the switch to electric. It is great to see some of these more substantial £3,750 discounts coming online because for some drivers, this might just bridge the financial gap to make these cars affordable.”
Ian Plummer, Commercial Director at Autotrader, added:
“The Electric Car Grant prompted the highest uptick in consumer demand for EVs in three years on Autotrader, and interest in cars priced below £37,000 almost doubled.”
More models are expected to be approved in the coming weeks as manufacturers’ applications are assessed against the scheme’s sustainability standards.
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