Labour's EV Grant Car Models List

Xenio

Dec 28, 2025

The UK government has announced the latest batch of electric vehicles (EVs) that qualify for the Electric Car Grant, marking a significant step forward in the country's transition to sustainable transport. This expansion is part of an ongoing initiative led by the Labour government to make electric vehicles more accessible and affordable for drivers across the nation.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander highlighted the progress made so far, stating: "Our Electric Car Grant has already supported over 40,000 drivers to choose electric, and this latest expansion doubles the number of models available for the top discount – putting thousands of pounds back in more families' pockets."

She added: "We're doubling down on our drive to help people buy EVs, extending the grant to push down costs and boosting charging access with a further £200 million to expand the charging network across the UK."

The additional £200 million allocated for the rollout of more chargepoints will build upon the existing £381 million investment aimed at delivering over 100,000 new public chargers nationwide.

Impact on Consumer Interest

Ian Plummer, Chief Commercial Officer at Autotrader, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace, welcomed the expansion of the grant. He said: "The Electric Car Grant is helping to make electric cars more affordable for thousands of car buyers, which is vital if we are to accelerate the rate of adoption."

He continued: "We can clearly see the impact the grant is already having on consumer interest, with the number of people viewing grant-eligible models on Autotrader increasing by over 100% in some instances. So, with the addition of these new models to the scheme, we will no doubt see similar levels of interest."

Plummer also praised the government's efforts to improve charging accessibility. "We're also pleased to hear that the government is trying to make charging more accessible and cheaper for all. EVs enjoy significant running cost benefits, but only when the cars can be charged mainly on driveways or cheaper off-street locations. So, this investment is vital to ensure no driver is left behind on the journey to electric."

Industry Support and Market Trends

Yselkla Farmer, CEO of BEAMA, expressed her support for the continued funding of the Electric Car Grant. She said: "BEAMA's latest market pulse shows that the Electric Car Grant is leading to positive trends in new EV inquiries to date, and its continued support by this government is a welcome measure, providing certainty and improving confidence for UK EV charge point manufacturers in the UK as the place to invest."

She added: "With more cars becoming eligible for the top level of the grant, the government's ambitious ZEV mandate is becoming increasingly achievable."