tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV)2026-03-25T00:01:00+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1-billion-to-cut-costs-for-businesses-drive-growth-and-clean-up-uk-roads2026-03-25T00:01:00+00:00£1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roadsThe Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/grant-boost-to-cover-almost-half-the-cost-of-installing-ev-chargers-for-households-and-businesses2026-02-25T00:02:00+00:00Grant boost to cover almost half the cost of installing EV chargers for households and businessesFlat owners, landlords, renters and businesses will be able to get grants of up to £500 per charge point.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/four-more-ev-models-qualify-for-3750-discount-under-electric-car-grant-as-government-pumps-an-extra-15-billion-into-the-switch-to-electric2025-12-03T00:01:06+00:00Four more EV models qualify for £3,750 discount under Electric Car Grant as government pumps an extra £1.5 billion into the switch to electricGovernment doubles the number of models available for the top ECG discount.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-sunderland-made-nissan-leaf-qualifies-for-3750-discount-under-governments-ev-grant-in-a-boost-for-north-east-manufacturing2025-11-21T00:00:00+00:00New Sunderland-made Nissan LEAF qualifies for £3,750 discount under government’s EV grant in a boost for North East manufacturingThere are now 39 models of electric vehicles eligible for the Electric Car Grant.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/10-million-for-cutting-edge-tech-to-help-futureproof-englands-electric-vehicle-chargepoint-supply-and-keep-drivers-moving2025-11-03T00:00:00+00:00£10 million for cutting edge tech to help futureproof England’s electric vehicle chargepoint supply and keep drivers movingCompanies have until 25 March 2026 to apply for the funding.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-electric-vehicle-chargepoints-surge-23-in-just-one-year2025-10-30T15:31:48+00:00Public electric vehicle chargepoints surge 23% in just one yearThere are now over 86,000 chargers on Britain’s roads, making it easier than ever for drivers to charge up and go. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-looks-to-slash-red-tape-to-make-charging-electric-vehicles-at-home-easier2025-10-29T11:53:36+00:00Government looks to slash red tape to make charging electric vehicles at home easierReforms will open up affordable home charging to thousands more householdstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/drivers-to-save-up-to-3750-as-6-electric-car-models-added-to-government-grant-scheme2025-08-28T00:00:00+01:00Drivers to save up to £3,750 as 6 electric car models added to government grant scheme28 EV models are now eligible for the Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-discounts-for-electric-vans-and-trucks-extended2025-08-18T00:01:07+01:00Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extendedPlug-in van and truck grant extended to at least 2027.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/electric-car-prices-slashed-as-grant-scheme-expands-to-13-more-models2025-08-09T00:00:00+01:00Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more modelsThe Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper and easier for people across the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-car-models-approved-for-1500-discount-to-turbocharge-the-move-to-electric2025-08-05T00:00:00+01:00First car models approved for £1,500 discount to turbocharge the move to electricThe Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper, easier and a reality for thousands more people across the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/electric-car-grant-launched2025-07-15T12:58:57+01:00Electric Car Grant launchedCar manufacturers can apply for vehicle eligibility for the grant from 16 July 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/discount-of-up-to-3750-on-electric-cars-set-to-slash-costs-for-thousands2025-07-15T00:00:00+01:00Discount of up to £3,750 on electric cars set to slash costs for thousandsCar manufacturers can apply for the Electric Car Grant from 16 July 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-63-million-boost-for-britains-electric-vehicle-revolution2025-07-13T00:01:03+01:00New £63 million boost for Britain's electric vehicle revolutionFunding will help to build a fairer, cleaner future where every family can benefit from cheaper, greener transport.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/less-paperwork-more-chargepoints-government-cuts-red-tape-to-make-it-easier-quicker-and-cheaper-to-switch-to-evs2025-05-29T00:00:00+01:00Less paperwork, more chargepoints: government cuts red tape to make it easier, quicker and cheaper to switch to EVsDrivers no longer need to submit planning applications to install electric vehicle chargepoints, helping them save up to £1,100 a year.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/backing-british-business-prime-minister-unveils-plan-to-support-carmakers2025-04-06T00:00:00+01:00Backing British business: Prime Minister unveils plan to support carmakersThe Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate will be changed to make it easier for industry to upgrade to make electric vehicles.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-chargepoints-in-the-uk-hit-75000-milestone2025-03-12T00:00:00+00:00Public chargepoints in the UK hit 75,000 milestoneGovernment is investing over £2.3 billion to ensure number of chargers will continue to grow, giving people the confidence to switch to EVs.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/1400-and-counting-record-number-of-charging-sockets-at-uk-schools-thanks-to-government-funding2025-02-28T00:00:00+00:001,400 and counting: record number of charging sockets at UK schools thanks to government fundingHome and workplace charging schemes extended for another year to support jobs and help make the UK a clean energy superpower. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/120-million-to-roll-out-more-electric-vans-taxis-and-motorbikes2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00£120 million to roll-out more electric vans, taxis and motorbikesWe are making it easier, faster and cheaper for people across the UK to switch to electric vehicles.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/industry-encouraged-to-shape-uk-transition-to-zero-emission-vehicles2024-12-24T00:00:00+00:00Industry encouraged to shape UK transition to zero emission vehiclesSeeking views on how to restore the 2030 phase out date for new purely petrol and diesel cars and make the transition to zero emission vehicles a success.