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Zero emission vehicles eligible for a grant

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1. Overview

Some new zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) are eligible for a government grant. This means you can buy these vehicles more cheaply.

You do not apply for the grant. The seller includes it as a discount in the purchase price.

If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal.

Eligible vehicles

Only vehicles that have been approved by the government are eligible.

The discount you can get depends on the type of vehicle.

The types of eligible vehicles are:

2. Cars

Some new zero-emission cars are eligible for a government grant. This means you can buy these zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) more cheaply.

You do not apply for the grant. The seller includes it as a discount in the purchase price.

If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal.

To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:

  • be an M1 passenger vehicle
  • produce 0gCO2/km at the tailpipe
  • have a minimum battery range of 100 miles (160km)
  • have a 3-year or 60,000 mile warranty, whichever is reached first
  • be powered by a battery with an 8-year or 100,000 mile warranty, whichever is reached first
  • meet minimum sustainability criteria

There are 2 possible discounts you can get depending on which band the car is in.

Band 1 cars

The maximum discount available for cars assessed as Band 1 is £3,750.

The eligible vehicles are:

  • Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range
  • Ford E-Tourneo Courier
  • Ford Puma Gen-E
  • MINI Countryman Electric
  • Nissan LEAF
  • Nissan Micra (52kWh)
  • Renault 4
  • Renault 5 (52 kWh)
  • Renault Alpine A290
  • Renault Scenic

Band 2 cars

The maximum discount available for cars assessed as Band 2 is £1,500.

The eligible vehicles are:

  • Abarth 600e
  • Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica
  • Citroën ë-C3, Citroën ë-C3 Aircross and Citroën ë-C3 Urban Range
  • Citroën ë-C4 and Citroën ë-C4 X
  • Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
  • Citroën ë-Berlingo
  • Citroën ë-SpaceTourer
  • Cupra Born
  • Cupra Raval
  • DS DS3
  • DS N°4
  • Fiat 600e
  • Ford Capri
  • Ford Explorer
  • Hyundai KONA Electric
  • Jeep Avenger
  • Jeep Compass
  • Kia EV2
  • Kia EV3
  • Kia EV4
  • Kia PV5 Passenger
  • Nissan Ariya
  • Nissan Micra (40kWh)
  • Peugeot E-208
  • Peugeot E-2008
  • Peugeot E-308
  • Peugeot E-408
  • Peugeot E-Rifter
  • Peugeot E-Traveller
  • Renault 5 (40 kWh)
  • Renault Megane 
  • Skoda Elroq
  • Skoda Enyaq
  • Toyota C-HR+
  • Toyota Proace City Verso
  • Vauxhall Astra Electric
  • Vauxhall Combo Life Electric
  • Vauxhall Corsa Electric
  • Vauxhall Frontera Electric
  • Vauxhall Grandland Electric
  • Vauxhall Mokka Electric
  • Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
  • Volkswagen ID.3
  • Volkswagen ID.4
  • Volkswagen ID.5

3. Wheelchair accessible vehicles

Some wheelchair accessible vehicles can be sold at a 35% discount. The seller will include the discount in the purchase price.

The maximum discount is £2,500.

If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal. There are a limited number of grants - you should find out how many are available before you apply.

To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:

  • be converted from a passenger vehicle (sometimes known as a ‘category M1 vehicle’)
  • have zero tailpipe CO2 emissions
  • be able to travel at least 112km (70 miles) without any emissions
  • cost less than £50,000 (recommended retail price, including VAT but not including cost of conversion or delivery fees)

The vehicles that can be converted are:

  • Citroen e-Berlingo
  • Citroen e-Spacetourer Business M
  • Citroen e-Spacetourer Business XL
  • Ford E-Tourneo Courier
  • Peugeot e-Rifter
  • Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life - Combi

4. Vans

Some vans can be sold at a 35% discount. The seller will include the discount in the purchase price.

If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal. There are a limited number of grants - you should find out how many are available before you apply.

Small vans

The maximum discount available for some small vans is £2,500.

To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:

  • be less than 2,500 kilograms (kg) gross vehicle weight
  • produce 0gCO2/km at the tailpipe
  • be able to travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions

The eligible vehicles are:

  • Citroën e-Berlingo
  • Citroën ë-C3 Van
  • Dacia Spring Cargo
  • Fiat e-Doblo
  • Ford e-Transit Courier (trend)
  • Ford e-Transit Courier (limited)
  • Maxus eDeliver 3 (short wheel base variants)
  • Mercedes eCitan
  • Nextem Orca
  • Nissan Townstar
  • Peugeot e-Partner
  • Renault Kangoo E-Tech
  • Renault Kangoo E-Tech (medium wheel base versions)
  • Toyota Proace City Electric
  • Vauxhall Combo-e

Large vans

The maximum discount available for some large vans is £5,000.

To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:

  • be between 2,500kg and 4,250kg gross vehicle weight
  • produce 0gCO2/km at the tailpipe
  • be able to travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions

The eligible vehicles are:

  • BD Auto eTraffic
  • BD e-Boxer
  • BD e-Ducato
  • BD e-Relay
  • Citroën e-Dispatch
  • Citroën e-Relay
  • DFSK EC31
  • DFSK EC35
  • Farizon SV
  • Fiat e-Ducato
  • Fiat E-Scudo
  • Ford E-Transit (Leader)
  • Ford E-Transit (Trend)
  • Ford E-Transit Custom (Limited)
  • Ford E-Transit Custom (MS-RT)
  • Ford E-Transit Custom (Sport)
  • Ford E-Transit Custom (Trend)
  • Ford E-Transit (Leader) Enhanced Range
  • Ford E-Transit (Trend) Enhanced Range
  • Ford Explorer
  • KGM Musso EV
  • Kia PV5 Cargo
  • IVECO eDaily
  • IVECO eSuperJolly (N1 Complete)
  • IVECO eSuperJolly (N1 Incomplete)
  • Isuzu D-Max EV
  • MAN eTGE
  • Maxus eDeliver 3
  • Maxus eDeliver 3 LWB Chassis Cab
  • Maxus eDeliver 5
  • Maxus eDeliver 7
  • Maxus eDeliver 9
  • Maxus eDeliver 9 MC L3 Chassis Cab
  • Maxus eDeliver 9 LC L4 Chassis Cab
  • Maxus E Terron 9 Luxury
  • Maxus E Terron 9 Premium
  • Maxus T90
  • Mercedes-Benz eVito
  • Mercedes-Benz eVito Premium
  • Mercedes-Benz eVito Progressive
  • Mercedes eSprinter
  • MW Motors Spartan EV 2.0
  • Nissan Interstar-e
  • Nissan Townstar Crew Van
  • Nissan Townstar L2
  • Peugeot e-Boxer
  • Peugeot e-Expert
  • Promod L City
  • Renault Kangoo E-Tech (long wheel base and crew van versions)
  • Renault Master E-Tech (panel and conversions)
  • Renault Trafic E-Tech
  • Renault Trucks Master
  • Toyota Proace Electric
  • Vauxhall Movano
  • Vauxhall Vivaro-e
  • Volkswagen Commerce Pro S
  • Volkswagen E-Transporter Kombi
  • Volkswagen E-Transporter Panel Van
  • Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo Commerce
  • Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo Commerce Plus
  • Volkswagen Kombi Commerce Pro S
  • Volkswagen Kombi Sportline
  • Volkswagen Kombi Sportline 75
  • Volkswagen Sportline
  • Volkswagen Sportline 75

5. Trucks

The discount depends on the weight of the truck. The seller will include the discount in the purchase price.

If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal.

If you’re in England, Scotland and Wales

You can get a maximum grant of:

  • 20% of the cost to buy a truck weighing 4.25 to 12 tonnes
  • 40% of the cost to buy a truck in other weight categories

If you’re in Northern Ireland

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can get a maximum grant of:

  • 20% of the cost to buy a truck weighing 4.25 to 12 tonnes
  • 40% of the cost to buy a truck in other weight categories

Large enterprises can get a maximum grant of:

  • 20% of the cost to buy a truck weighing 4.25 to 12 tonnes
  • 30% of the cost to buy a truck in other weight categories

You can check the definition of an SME in the Using the zero emission vehicle grant portal guidance.

Trucks weighing 4.25 to 12 tonnes

The maximum discount available for some trucks weighing 4.25 to 12 tonnes is the lower of:

  • £15,000
  • 20% of the cost of the upfront cost of the vehicle

These vehicles are sometimes called N2 vehicles.

To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:

  • produce 0gCO2/km at the tailpipe
  • be able to travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions

The eligible vehicles are:

  • DAF XB Electric Rigid (Complete)
  • DAF XB Electric Rigid (Incomplete)
  • FUSO eCanter 4C15e with M battery (Incomplete)
  • FUSO eCanter 4S15e with M battery (Incomplete)
  • FUSO eCanter 7C18e (Incomplete)
  • FUSO eCanter 9C18e (Incomplete)
  • IVECO eDaily
  • IVECO eSuperJolly (N2 Complete)
  • IVECO eSuperJolly (N2 Incomplete)
  • Magtec MEV75 (Incomplete)
  • Paneltex Z75
  • Pelican Trucks Yutong TE7
  • Rightech RT75
  • Tevva T7 – T133 (Incomplete)

Trucks weighing 12 tonnes or more

These vehicles are sometimes called N3 vehicles.

To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:

  • produce 0gCO2/km at the tailpipe
  • be able to travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions

Trucks weighing 12 to 18 tonnes

The maximum discount available for some trucks weighing 12 to 18 tonnes is the lower of:

  • £37,000
  • 40% of the upfront cost of the vehicle (30% for large enterprises in Northern Ireland)

The eligible vehicles are:

  • DAF XB Electric Rigid 16t (Complete)
  • DAF XB Electric Rigid 16t (Incomplete)
  • Electra eCargo 12-18t
  • Magtec IVECO ML180E25/FP (Incomplete)
  • Renault Trucks E-Tech D Range 12-18t (Incomplete)
  • Volvo FL 4x2 (Incomplete)

Trucks weighing 18 to 26 tonnes

The maximum discount available for some trucks weighing 18 to 26 tonnes is the lower of:

  • £52,000
  • 40% of the upfront cost of the vehicle (30% for large enterprises in Northern Ireland)

The eligible vehicles are:

  • DAF XD Electric 4x2 Rigid (Complete)
  • DAF XD Electric 4x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • DAF XD Electric 4x2 Tractor Unit (Incomplete)
  • DAF XF Electric 4x2 Tractor Unit (Incomplete)
  • Electra eCargo 18-26t (Incomplete)
  • IVECO S-Eway 4x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • IVECO S-Eway 6x2 Rigid 18-26t (Incomplete)
  • MAN eTGS 4x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • MAN eTGX 4x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • Mercedes-Benz eActros 400/600 4x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • Mercedes-Benz eActros 400/600 6x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • Mercedes-Benz eActros 400/600 Tractor 4x2 (Complete)
  • Mercedes-Benz eActros 400/600 Tractor 4x2 (Incomplete)
  • Mercedes-Benz eEconic (Incomplete)
  • Renault Trucks C Range E-Tech 18-26t (Incomplete)
  • Renault Trucks E-Tech D Range 18-26t (Incomplete)
  • Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 18t (Incomplete)
  • Renault Trucks T Range E-Tech 18-26t (Incomplete)

Trucks weighing over 26 tonnes

The maximum discount available for some trucks weighing over 26 tonnes is the lower of:

  • £81,000
  • 40% of the upfront cost of the vehicle (30% for large enterprises in Northern Ireland)

The eligible vehicles are:

  • DAF XD Electric 4x2 Tractor Unit (Complete)
  • DAF XD Electric 6x2 Rigid (Complete)
  • DAF XD Electric 6x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • DAF XF Electric 4x2 Tractor Unit (Complete)
  • DAF XF Electric 6x2 Rigid (Complete)
  • DAF XF Electric 6x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • Dennis Eagle E-Collect RCV
  • Electra e-Star 27-350
  • IVECO S-Eway 6x2 Rigid 26+ (Incomplete)
  • MAN eTGX 4x2 Tractor (Complete)
  • MAN eTGS 4x2 Tractor (Complete)
  • MAN eTGS 6x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • MAN eTGX 6x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • MAN eTGS 6x2 Tractor (Complete)
  • MAN eTGX 6x2 Tractor (Complete)
  • Mercedes-Benz eActros 300/400 Rigid 4x2 (Incomplete)
  • Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Tractor 4x2 (Complete)
  • Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Tractor 4x2 (Incomplete)
  • Renault Trucks C Range E-Tech (Complete)
  • Renault Trucks C Range E-Tech 26t+ (Incomplete)
  • Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 26t+ (Incomplete)
  • Renault Trucks K Range E-Tech (Complete)
  • Renault Trucks K Range E-Tech (Incomplete)
  • Renault Trucks T Range E-Tech (Complete)
  • Renault Trucks T Range E-Tech 26t+ (Incomplete)
  • Volvo FH, FM 4x2 Electric Tractor
  • Volvo FH, FM 4x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • Volvo FE 6x2 (Incomplete)
  • Volvo FH, FM 6x2 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • Volvo FH, FM 6x2 Tractor
  • Volvo FH, FM 6x4 Rigid (Incomplete)
  • Volvo FH, FM 6x4 Tractor
  • Volvo FH, FM 8x4 Tag Rigid (Incomplete)