How to apply for vehicle eligibility for the Electric Car Grant
Guidance for car manufacturers on how to apply for vehicles to be eligible for the Electric Car Grant.
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Electric Car Grant for car buyers
This guidance is for car manufacturers.
If you are interested in buying a car, see a list of cars eligible for the Electric Car Grant.
Guidance for car manufacturers on how to apply for their vehicles to be eligible for the Electric Car Grant.
The guidance explains:
- how the scheme works
- vehicle eligibility
- the application process
The Electric Car Grant was announced in July 2025. The grant gives buyers of eligible electric cars a reduction in the purchase price of the vehicle. The grant is only available for vehicles that have been approved as eligible.
Updates to this page
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Correction to evidence for vehicle approvals.
Update history
2025-12-22 00:01
Guidance updated to reflect OZEV’s responsibility in relation to assessing vehicle eligibility.
2025-08-29 00:01
From 29 August 2025 interpolation family variants will have a price cap of £42,000. Any vehicle with a purchase price over £42,000 after this date is not eligible for grant support.
2025-07-16 11:10
Correction to evidence for vehicle approvals.
2025-07-15 17:02
Acceptable evidence for vehicle approvals updated.
2025-07-15 12:23
First published.