Three more manufacturers have launched their own “grant” schemes for electric vehicles, ahead of the UK Government confirming what cars are eligible.
The news from the vehicle manufacturers comes as the UK Government is still to announce the exact rules to be eligible for its new Electric Car Grant, which offers £3,750 off EVs under £37,000.
But the government said that manufacturers would only get the cash if vehicles were built to the “highest sustainability standards”.
Despite stating it “fully supports” the UK Government’s recent announcement of an ECG , and calling it a “vital step forward”, Volvo Car UK said it was also launching a £1500 “grant” to customers purchasing its Volvo EX30.
The OEM said it was currently engaged with the government to check its own eligibility and the self-funded grant “reflects our commitment to delivering electric driving that is both practical and progressive.”
Rob Deane, Commercial Director, Volvo Car UK said:
“It is fantastic to see a strong surge in media attention and customer demand towards EV ownership since the Government’s announcement.”
It comes as Hyundai UK also announced its own “Hyundai Electric Grant” which offers £3,750 off the Inster and £1,500 off all other EVs, including the Kona Electric, and Ioniq range.
The OEM said it was undertaking the grant “to provide customers with complete clarity” and was “helping more people make the switch to electric mobility”.
Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai and Genesis UK, said:
“As the electric vehicle landscape continues to evolve, it is important that customers have complete clarity, choice and compelling value when making the switch to electric. By providing immediate financial support through our grant programme, we’re ensuring that more customers can experience the significant long-term savings that come with electric driving.”
Skywell UK has also launched its own EV incentive in what it said was a “response to the delays and uncertainty faced by customers” from the roll-out of the ECG.
The firm described the ECG was a “tiered grant system”, which was calculated on “varying factors during the production process”.
The Skywell BE11 72kWh Standard Range is “potentially eligible” it said at £36,995, with its new “grant” bringing the vehicle down by £3,750 “in lieu of government grant delay.”
David Clark, General Manager of Skywell UK commented:
“A number of caveats, and requirements have been set by the Government before any vehicle is approved onto the new electric car grant scheme, which has left manufacturers, dealers and customers in limbo.
“We want to start this process immediately, but we must first gather all the required documentation from Skywell, which could take many months. Consumers need confidence and definitive answers, and we should not subject them to further delays.”
Image courtesy of Skywell
