The Labour government has significantly broadened the scope of its Electric Car Grant, bringing the total number of eligible models to 45. The scheme, which aims to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), now offers financial support of up to £3,750 to drivers purchasing selected electric models across the UK.
Alongside this expansion, ministers have pledged an additional £200 million to boost the country’s charging infrastructure. This latest step comes as part of a wider strategy to make electric mobility more accessible and to accelerate the transition towards zero-emission vehicles.
45 Electric Models Now Supported under the Labour EV Grant
The Department for Transport confirmed the newly expanded list of EVs eligible for government support, doubling the number of vehicles qualifying for the top grant of £3,750. The updated list includes well-known names such as the Ford Puma Gen-E, Renault 5 (52 kWh), Nissan Leaf, and Mini Countryman Electric, according to Birmingham Live.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated the grant has “already supported over 40,000 drivers to choose electric” and said the expansion would “put thousands of pounds back in more families’ pockets.”
In total, eight models are now eligible for the full £3,750 grant, while 37 additional vehicles qualify for a £1,500 discount. Among those in the latter category are the Peugeot E-208, Volkswagen ID.4, Vauxhall Corsa Electric, Skoda Enyaq, and multiple Citroën models such as the e-C4, e-C3 Aircross, and e-Berlingo.
The list also includes a number of upcoming or newly launched vehicles, such as the Alpine A290, Renault 4, Toyota Proace City Verso, and Vauxhall Frontera Electric. The number of consumers browsing these models on Autotrader has more than doubled in some cases since their inclusion in the grant programme.
Infrastructure Investment and Industry Response
To support the increasing demand for EVs, the government has announced further investment into public charging infrastructure. An additional £200 million will be used to expand the national charging network, building on an earlier £381 million allocation that is expected to support the installation of over 100,000 new public chargers.
Heidi Alexander stated the funding would “help councils deliver” a more robust infrastructure, ensuring that charging access expands in tandem with the rising uptake of electric cars. This move forms part of the government’s commitment to making charging both “more accessible and cheaper for all”.
The scheme has received strong support from the automotive industry. Ian Plummer, Chief Commercial Officer at Autotrader, called the grant “vital” for accelerating adoption and noted that EVs offer significant running cost benefits when charged from home or cheaper off-street points. According to his comments, the surge in consumer interest since the scheme’s expansion reflects the public’s growing appetite for electric transport.
Meanwhile, Yselkla Farmer, CEO of BEAMA, welcomed the certainty the grant provides to UK charge point manufacturers. She noted that the consistent support is boosting confidence and making the UK a more attractive destination for EV infrastructure investment. By increasing the number of eligible vehicles and improving access to charging, the government aims to reinforce its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which sets clear expectations for the phase-out of petrol and diesel cars in the years ahead.
