Which models are eligible for the new electric car grant? First wave of EVs announced

The government’s new electric car grant could save you up to £3,750 on a new EV, and the first batch of approved models has just been announced. Six new electric Citroens will be available on the scheme, however they’re not eligible for the full £3,750 discount.

You’ll be able to save £1,500 on these models, and more are expected to be announced soon. For now, here is every new model which is approved for the government’s EV grant.

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1. Citroen e-C3
2. Citroen e-C3 Aircross
3. Citroen e-C4
4. Citroen e-C4 X
5. Citroen e-C5 Aircross
6. Citroen e-Berlingo

1. Citroen e-C3: £1,500 off

The dinky Citroen e-C3 is the first car to be eligible for a £1,500 grant, bringing the price down to a very competitive £20,600. The e-C3 is comfy to drive, well equipped and very spacious for its size, but its sub-200 mile range does limit its usability somewhat.

Through Carwow you can save an average of £2,500 on a Citroen e-C3, making it even more tempting. You can also lease one for just £241 per month over four years when you put down £2,500 up front.

2. Citroen e-C3 Aircross: £1,500 off

Need a bit more interior space than the e-C3 has to offer? Well the e-C3 Aircross is essentially the same car just in a larger body. It has a massive boot, is comfortable over bumps and the EV grant brings the price down to just £21,600.

You can save a further £2,100 when you buy through Carwow, or you can lease a Citroen e-C3 Aircross for £296 per month with a £3,000 deposit.

3. Citroen e-C4: £1,500 off

You can think of the Citroen e-C4 as being a left-field alternative to something like a Volkswagen ID3. It is more interesting to look at, and it has a much more user-friendly interior thanks to the use of physical buttons. It’s just a shame that the range is a modest 257 miles.

The electric car grant brings the starting price of a new Citroen e-C4 down to £26,200, and you can also save an average of £3,600 on one through Carwow.

4. Citroen e-C4 X: £1,500 off

The Citroen e-C4 X is basically the same as the standard e-C4, just with a slightly more distinctive-looking saloon boot. It’s just as comfy as the hatchback, but it has more luggage space and slightly roomier rear seats.

The new EV grant brings the price of this car down to £27,215, and you can also save an average of £5,800 through Carwow.

5. New Citroen e-C5 Aircross – £1,500 off

This is the new Citroen e-C5 Aircross, a new flagship model for the brand which hasn’t even made it to UK shores just yet. First deliveries of this funky-looking SUV are expected to start in October this year, and prices start from £34,065.

That comes down to £32,565 after the government grant, and make sure to keep an eye out on Carwow for the latest deals to save yourself even more.

6. Citroen e-Berlingo – £1,500 off

The final car, for now, is the Citroen e-Berlingo. We’ve actually been living with this big electric MPV for a few months, and it’s hugely spacious and practical. It’s also comfortable and easy to drive, but the range isn’t brilliant.

The e-Berlingo will start from £29,740 after the government grant is applied, and you can save a further £7,000 when you buy through Carwow.

There are loads more models still to be announced on the government’s electric car scheme from other brands, they’re just all awaiting approval right now. Keep an eye on this page to keep up to date.

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