Vehicles from Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall have joined Citroën under the lower grant rate of £1,500 on the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant scheme.
The news means that five Renault vehicles, two Nissans, and six Vauxhalls are eligible for the ECG, which can be applied to electric cars under £37,000 and assessed through the scheme’s sustainability standards. The highest rate is £3,750 for those vehicles produced using the most sustainable methods.
In total, there are now 17 models on the ECG, with the discount applied automatically at the point of sale to avoid paperwork for customers.
The eligible models are:
- Renault Alpine A290 = £1,500 discount
- Renault Megane = £1,500 discount
- Renault 4 = £1,500 discount
- Renault 5 = £1,500 discount
- Renault Scenic = £1,500 discount
- Nissan Micra = £1,500 discount
- Nissan Ariya = £1,500 discount (available from 13 August 2025)
- Vauxhall Corsa Electric = £1,500 discount
- Vauxhall Combo Life Electric = £1,500 discount
- Vauxhall Astra Electric = £1,500 discount
- Vauxhall Mokka Electric = £1,500 discount
- Vauxhall Frontera Electric = £1,500 discount
- Vauxhall Grandland Electric = £1,500 discount
- Citroën ë-C3 = £1,500 discount
- Citroën ë-C4 = £1,500 discount
- Citroën ë-C5 = £1,500 discount
- Citroën ë-Berlingo = £1,500 discount
The Department for Transport said that “more models are expected to be approved in the coming weeks as manufacturers’ applications are assessed against the scheme’s sustainability standards”.
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, said:
“With discounts on 17 car models announced this week alone, we’re delivering on our promise to make it easier and cheaper for families to go electric.
“This is about backing drivers, putting money back into people’s pockets and creating the jobs and growth that will drive Britain forward, delivering on our Plan for Change.”
RAC head of policy, Simon Williams, said:
“Another wave of cars qualifying for the government’s revamped Electric Car Grant is yet more welcome news. It’s also very positive to see other manufacturers that don’t meet the grant’s green production targets lowering their prices.
“Those looking to make the switch now have a wider choice of better value vehicles than ever before. This can only help speed up the transition to electric motoring.”
John Veichmanis, CEO at Carwow Group, said:
“The confirmation that more affordable, practical EVs have been approved for the Electric Car Grant is exactly what the market needs. Data from Carwow’s platform shows that buyers are ready to act, demand for EVs under £37,000 jumped 124% in the week following the scheme’s announcement. Interest in already-approved models has surged, and we expect these newly added vehicles to draw immediate attention.”
James Taylor, managing director, Nissan Motor GB, said:
“The government’s flagship scheme is a clear signal to both customers and manufacturers that they are prioritising the uptake of electric vehicles in the UK and on providing affordable options to consumers.
“Nissan has always been an electric vehicle pioneer and this announcement is an exciting step in the UK’s electrification journey. Micra and Ariya are first and we have 3 new EVs on their way, including the all-electric British-built LEAF, which will go on sale later this year.”
Steve Catlin, managing director, Vauxhall, said:
“Vauxhall has been committed to electrifying Britain for years and offers some of the most popular electric cars on UK roads. We welcome the support of the Electric Car Grant for every electric model in the Vauxhall line-up – including those manufactured here at our Ellesmere Port plant – and hope this will enable more British motorists to enjoy the benefits of switching to electric.”
Adam Wood, managing director, Renault UK, said:
“We very much welcome the support of the government’s Electric Car Grant. Renault continues to invest in bringing more and more accessible electric vehicles to market as part of our mission to democratise EV ownership.
“The availability of the ECG across our entire electric car range has potential to significantly accelerate this, ensuring customers benefit from greater value and giving them the confidence that it’s time to switch to electric.”
Image courtesy of Nissan
