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Buying a automobile is undoubtedly pricey – however drivers won’t realise {that a} Government scheme might present important financial savings. Launched earlier this yr, the Electric Car Grant (ECG) goals to make electrical automobiles extra accessible, with eligibility masking nearly 40 totally different fashions.

Currently, the ECG programme features by way of two most important ‘bands’, with the overwhelming majority of qualifying automobiles (35) located in Band 2. Therefore, automobiles together with the Cupra Born, Nissan Micra and plenty of others are entitled to a most low cost of £1,500, which is subtracted on the level of ultimate buy.

An additional 4 automobiles are categorised beneath Band 1 throughout the scheme and qualify for an much more substantial low cost of as much as £3,750. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range, the Ford E-Tourneo Courier, and the Ford Puma Gen-E all seem right here, together with the Nissan LEAF, which was included on the listing in November.

Starting from £32,249, the Nissan LEAF offers a driving vary of as much as 386 miles and may cost from 20% to 80% in simply half-hour. Production was scheduled to start at Nissan’s Sunderland facility, using its 6,000-strong workforce from December.

Following this announcement, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander mentioned final month: “Nissan helped pioneer early EV ownership through the original Leaf, so it is great to see them join our drive to make going electric cheaper and more accessible for families. Alongside saving drivers thousands, this news is also a big boost for manufacturing in the North East – supporting thousands of jobs in the region whilst backing the industry to grow and deliver our Plan for Change.”

To be eligible for the grant, automobiles should usually be M1 passenger automobiles, produce zero exhaust emissions, and supply a minimal battery vary of 100 miles (160 km). They should additionally meet a ‘minimal sustainability standards’ and numerous different Government necessities.

Motorists needn’t submit a separate software for the grant, because the low cost will probably be mechanically mirrored within the ultimate buy value.

The Nissan LEAF’s inclusion within the ECG scheme follows the success of over 35,000 drivers who’ve already utilised the grant to change to electrical automobiles since its launch in July. This newest growth comes as electrical car possession hits report ranges, now accounting for one in 4 new automobile gross sales.

According to the Express, James Taylor, Nissan GB Managing Director, additionally mentioned: “We’re absolutely delighted to be able to confirm LEAF’s pricing at £32,249 including the electric car grant, which will deliver an accessible route to EV ownership for our customers.

“This is incredible information for folks trying to swap to totally electrical motoring as they now have the reassurance that comes from a automobile with as much as 386 miles of vary, all of the tech they might need and the real-world advantages that come from Nissan’s 15 years of EV experience. Best of all, it’s proudly constructed proper right here within the UK.”

Which automobiles qualify for the ECG scheme?

The ECG scheme covers a complete of 39 automobiles—35 Band 2 fashions and 4 Band 1 fashions. Band 1 automobiles are eligible for reductions of as much as £3,750, whereas Band 2 fashions can get reductions of as much as £1,500.

The automobiles eligible for the scheme embrace:

Band 1 automobiles

1. For C5 Aircross Long Range
2. Ford E-Tourneo Courier
3. Ford Puma Gen-E
4. Nissan LEAF

Band 2 Cars

1. For C3, C3 Aircross and Cirbans and Crom
2. Citroën ë-C4 and Citroën ë-C4
3. C5 Aircross
4. Center Current.
5. Citroën ë-AreaTourer
6. Cupra Born
7. DS DS3
8. DS N°4
9. MINI Countryman Electric
10. Nissan Ariya
11. Nissan Micra
12. Peugeot E-208
13. Peugeot E-2008
14. Peugeot E-308
15. Peugeot E-408
16. Peugeot E-Rifter
17. Peugeot E-Traveller
18. Renault 4
19. Renault 5
20. Renault Alpine A290
21. Renault Megane
22. Renault Scenic
23. Skoda Elroq
24. Skoda Enyaq
25. Toyota Proace City Verso
26. Vauxhall Astra Electric
27. Vauxhall Combo Life Electric
28. Vauxhall Corsa Electric
29. Vauxhall Frontera Electric
30. Vauxhall Grandland Electric
31. Vauxhall Mokka Electric
32. Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
33. Volkswagen ID.3
34. Volkswagen ID.4
35. Volkswagen ID.5

Further data is accessible at GOV.UK.