The Government’s Electric Car Grant was introduced a year ago and in the past year alone, over 140,000 drivers have made the switch to electric.
Demand for EVs is stronger than ever for various reasons and the Electric Car Grant has contributed to this. March 2025 saw the highest EV sales volume on record, and sales are up 35% compared to June last year.
Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister Keir Mather said: “In just one year, our Electric Car Grant has helped over 140,000 drivers save up to £3,750 on a new EV, and with nearly one in three cars sold now electric and sales up 35%, demand is stronger than ever and only going in one direction.
“We’ve made it easier and cheaper than ever before to go electric, and with savings of up to £1,400 on running costs there’s never been a better time to make the switch, especially against the backdrop of global fuel price fluctuations.”
The upfront cost of an EV has been one of the biggest obstacles in convincing motorists to switch to electric.
EVs are now cheaper to buy, on average, than petrol models for the first time, according to recent figures from Autotrader.
Savings of up to £1,400 are on offer for EV drivers who can plug into cheaper chargers at home – a huge benefit, especially against the backdrop of high and fluctuating prices at the pumps as a result of the conflict in the Middle East.
The range of eligible models continues to grow with 58 models now available.
The ECG is also giving a boost British manufacturing with Nissan’s new Leaf being built at its Sunderland plant by its 6,000 strong workforce.
The UK’s charging network is also rapidly growing, with an extra £600 million announced last year to roll out even more, building on the over 120,000 already available.
