Low-emission vehicles eligible for a plug-in grant
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1. Overview
Some types of low-emission vehicles are eligible for a grant from the government, so that you can buy them more cheaply.
You do not apply for the grant. The seller includes it as a discount in the purchase price.
If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal.
Eligible vehicles
Only vehicles that have been approved by the government are eligible.
The discount you can get depends on the type of vehicle.
The types of eligible vehicles are:
2. Wheelchair accessible vehicles
Some wheelchair accessible vehicles can be sold at a 35% discount. The seller will include the discount in the purchase price.
The maximum discount is 拢2,500.
If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal. There are a limited number of grants - you should find out how many are available before you apply.
To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:
- be converted from a passenger vehicle (sometimes known as a 鈥榗ategory M1 vehicle鈥�)
- have zero tailpipe CO2 emissions
- be able to travel at least 112km (70 miles) without any emissions
- cost less than 拢50,000 (recommended retail price, including VAT and delivery fees, not including cost of conversion)
The vehicles that can be converted are:
- Citroen e-Berlingo
- Citroen e-Spacetourer Business M
- Citroen e-Spacetourer Business XL
- Peugeot e-Rifter
- Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life - Combi
3. Motorcycles
Some motorcycles can be sold at a 35% discount. The seller will include the discount in the purchase price.
If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal.
The maximum discount available on some motorcycles is 拢500.
To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:
- have no CO2 emissions
- be able to travel at least 50km (31 miles) between charges
- have a recommended retail price of less than 拢10,000, including VAT and delivery fees.
The eligible vehicles are:
- Artisan ES1-Pro
- Artisan EV0 Monster
- Artisan EV4000
- Artisan JS2A
- Askoll eS3
- Askoll eSpro 70
- Askoll NGS3
- Blitz 3000X
- Cake Kalk Ink&
- Caofen F80 (L3)
- E-Max VS-1
- Eccity 125
- Eccity 125+
- EcoNeco Revival
- Ecooter E1R
- Ecooter E2
- Evoke Urban Classic
- Evoke Urban S
- Horwin CR6
- Horwin CR6 Pro
- Horwin EK3
- Horwin SK3
- Kawasaki Ninja e-1
- Kawasaki Z e-1
- Kollter RS1
- Lexmoto LX06
- Lexmoto LX08
- MAEVING RM1
- NIU NQi GT Pro Cargo
- NIU NQi GTS
- NIU NQi GTS Cargo
- NIU NQi GTS Pro
- NIU NQi GTS Sport
- Piaggio One
- Rieju NUUK
- SEAT MO e-Scooter
- Segway E300SE
- Silence S01
- Sunra Miku Super
- Sunra Robo-S
- Surron Storm Bee
- Surron Ultra Bee
- Talaria TL4000
- THELMOCO Farsta 6000
- THELMOCO Ultra
- Torrot Muvi
- Vespa Elettrica
- Vmoto 100
- Vmoto 120
- Vmoto Super Soco CPX
- Vmoto Super Soco TC Max
- Voge ER10 Euro 5
- Yadea G5S
- Zride Puma
- Zride Tiger X
4. Vans
Some vans can be sold at a 35% discount. The seller will include the discount in the purchase price.
If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal. There are a limited number of grants - you should find out how many are available before you apply.
Small vans
The maximum discount available for some small vans is 拢2,500.
To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:
- be less than 2,500 kilograms (kg) gross vehicle weight
- have CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km
- be able to travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions
The eligible vehicles are:
- Citro毛n e-Berlingo
- Dacia Spring Cargo
- Fiat e-Doblo
- Ford e-Transit Courier (trend)
- Ford e-Transit Courier (limited)
- Ford Transit Connect PHEV Short Wheel Base Van
- Ford Transit Connect PHEV Short Wheel Base FlexCab
- Maxus eDeliver 3 (short wheel base variants)
- Mercedes eCitan
- Nextem Orca
- Nissan Townstar
- Nissan Voltia
- Peugeot e-Partner
- Renault Kangoo E-Tech
- Renault Kangoo E-Tech (medium wheel base versions)
- Toyota Proace City Electric
- Vauxhall Combo-e
Large vans
The maximum discount available for some large vans is 拢5,000.
To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:
- be between 2,500kg and 4,250kg gross vehicle weight
- have CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km
- be able to travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions
The eligible vehicles are:
- BD Auto eTraffic
- BD e-Boxer
- BD e-Ducato
- BD e-Relay
- Citro毛n e-Dispatch
- Citro毛n e-Relay
- DFSK EC31
- DFSK EC35
- Fiat e-Ducato
- Fiat E-Scudo
- Ford E-Transit (Leader)
- Ford E-Transit (Trend)
- Ford E-Transit Custom (Limited)
- Ford E-Transit Custom (MS-RT)
- Ford E-Transit Custom (Sport)
- Ford E-Transit Custom (Trend)
- Ford Transit Connect PHEV Long Wheel Base Van
- Ford Transit Connect PHEV Long Wheel Base FlexCab
- Iveco eDaily
- LEVC VN5
- MAN eTGE
- Maxus eDeliver 3
- Maxus eDeliver 3 LWB Chassis Cab
- Maxus eDeliver 5
- Maxus eDeliver 7
- Maxus eDeliver 9
- Maxus eDeliver 9 MC L3 Chassis Cab
- Maxus eDeliver 9 LC L4 Chassis Cab
- Maxus T90
- Mercedes-Benz eVito
- Mercedes-Benz eVito Premium
- Mercedes-Benz eVito Progressive
- Mercedes eSprinter
- Nissan Townstar Crew Van
- Nissan Townstar L2
- Peugeot e-Boxer
- Peugeot e-Expert
- Promod L City
- Renault Kangoo E-Tech (long wheel base and crew van versions)
- Renault Master E-Tech (panel and conversions)
- Renault Trafic E-Tech
- Renault Trucks Master ZE
- Toyota Proace Electric
- Vauxhall Movano
- Vauxhall Vivaro-e
- Volkswagen E-Transporter
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo Commerce
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo Commerce Plus
5. Trucks
Some trucks can be sold at a 20% discount. The seller will include the discount in the purchase price.
If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal. There are a limited number of grants - you should find out how many are available before you apply.
Small trucks
The maximum discount available for some small trucks is 拢16,000.
These vehicles are sometimes called N2 vehicles.
To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:
- be between 4,250kg and 12,000kg gross weight
- have CO2 emissions of at least 50% less than the equivalent conventional Euro VI vehicle that can carry the same capacity
- be able to travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions
The eligible vehicles are:
- FUSO eCanter
- Iveco eDaily
- Magtec MEV75 (Incomplete)
- Paneltex Z75
- Tevva T7 鈥� T133 (Incomplete)
Large trucks
The maximum discount available for some large trucks is 拢25,000.
These vehicles are sometimes called N3 vehicles.
To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:
- be heavier than 12,000kg
- have CO2 emissions of at least 50% less than the equivalent conventional Euro VI vehicle that can carry the same capacity
- be able to travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions
The eligible vehicles are:
- Electra e-Compact
- Electra e-Star 27-350
- DAF CF Electric Tractor Unit
- Dennis Eagle E-Collect RCV
- Magtec IVECO ML180E25/FP (Incomplete)
- Mercedes-Benz eActros 300/400 4x2 (Incomplete)
- Mercedes-Benz eActros 300/400 6x2 (Incomplete)
- Mercedes-Benz eEconic (Incomplete)
- Renault Trucks D-Range
- Volvo FE 6x2 (Incomplete)
- Volvo FH 4x2 Electric Tractor
- Volvo FH, FM 4x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
- Volvo FH, FM 6x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
- Volvo FH, FM 6x4 Rigid (Incomplete)
- Volvo FH, FM 8x4 Tag Rigid (Incomplete)
- Volvo FH, FM 6x2 Tractor
- Volvo FH, FM 6x4 Tractor
- Volvo FL 4x2 (Incomplete)
- Volvo FM 4x2 Electric Tractor
6. Taxis
Some taxis can be sold at a 20% discount. The seller will include the discount in the purchase price.
The maximum discount is 拢6,000.
If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal.
To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:
- be a purpose-built taxi
- have CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km
- be able travel at least 112km (70 miles) without any emissions
The eligible vehicles are:
- Dynamo Taxi
- LEVC TX