Plug-in Grant Levels
Low emission vehicles that have been approved by the government are eligible for a grant. A percentage of the purchase price up to a maximum monetary amount will be applied by the dealer to the prices' of brand new vehicles.
The amounts and criteria for eligibility can be seen below:
Category | Minimum Weight (kg) | Maximum Weight (kg) | Minimum CO2 (g/km) | Maximum CO2 (g/km) | Minimum Range (miles) | Purchase price discount (%) | Maximum Grant Amount (£) |
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CategorySmall Vans | Minimum Weight— | Maximum Weight2500 | Minimum CO20 | Maximum CO249 | Minimum Range60.0 | Purchase price discount35 | Maximum Grant Amount2,500.00 |
CategoryLarge Vans | Minimum Weight2500 | Maximum Weight4250 | Minimum CO20 | Maximum CO249 | Minimum Range60.0 | Purchase price discount35 | Maximum Grant Amount5,000.00 |
CategorySmall Trucks | Minimum Weight4250 | Maximum Weight12000 | Minimum CO20 | Maximum CO250% Euro6 equiv | Minimum Range60.0 | Purchase price discount20 | Maximum Grant Amount16,000.00 |
CategoryLarge Trucks | Minimum Weight12000 | Maximum Weight— | Minimum CO20 | Maximum CO250% Euro6 equiv | Minimum Range60.0 | Purchase price discount20 | Maximum Grant Amount25,000.00 |
CategoryWheelchair Accessible Vehicles | Minimum Weight— | Maximum Weight— | Minimum CO20 | Maximum CO20 | Minimum Range70.0 | Purchase price discount35 | Maximum Grant Amount2,500.00 |
CategoryMopeds | Minimum Weight— | Maximum Weight— | Minimum CO20 | Maximum CO20 | Minimum Range19.0 | Purchase price discount35 | Maximum Grant Amount150.00 |
CategoryMotorcycles | Minimum Weight— | Maximum Weight— | Minimum CO20 | Maximum CO20 | Minimum Range31.0 | Purchase price discount35 | Maximum Grant Amount500.00 |
CategoryTaxis | Minimum Weight— | Maximum Weight— | Minimum CO20 | Maximum CO249 | Minimum Range70.0 | Purchase price discount20 | Maximum Grant Amount7,500.00 |
Available Small Vans
Available Large Vans
Futher information and frequently asked questions regarding the plug-in grant changes for cars can be found on the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) website.