Government’s Plug-In Car Grant

The Government’s Plug-In Car Grant is go! From 1 January 2011, drivers will be entitled to a Plug-In Car Grant of up to £5,000 when buying any qualifying low carbon car with CO2 emissions less than 75g/km. 

The list of eligible vehicles features nine cars, three of which are available to buy now, with the remaining six coming to market. Motorists will be entitled to a 25 per cent discount from the list price of the eligible car, up to the value of £5,000.  

The Government has also announced that the Midlands, Greater Manchester, East of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will share £20m to further the development of the ultra-low carbon infrastructure, installing 4,000 more charging points in the coming years. 

These new zones join London, Milton Keynes and North East England that will install over 11,000 charging posts across the three regions by 2013.

“The transition to ultra-low carbon vehicles is a great opportunity for the UK motor industry. The Plug-In Car Grant and infrastructure investment through the Plugged-In Places scheme is helping to create a co-ordinated and comprehensive approach to creating vital consumer demand,” said Paul Everitt, SMMT Chief Executive