What is a plug-in grant & how it can reduce up to £3000 of your plug-in vehicle.

What is a plug–in car grant? The plug-in car grant takes the form of a government contribution towards the cost of a new electric car. The plug-in car grant is administered by the office for low emission vehicles (OLEV).

What does the grant offer for the drivers? The grant provides 35% off the purchase price up to £3000.

How to qualify for the grant? You will need to be purchasing a new qualifying electric vehicle. Also the vehicle must also be combined C02 emissions of 50g/km or less. The vehicle you will be purchasing must have a electric range of at least 70 miles.

Vehicles eligible for the grant. 1. Cars 2. Motorcycles 3. Mopeds 4. Taxis 5. Vans Not all low emission vehicles will be able to get the grant. Only vehicles that have been approved by the government are eligible.

How to apply for the plug-in grant? There is no need for buyers to do anything to ensure that the plug-in grant is applied to the car that they are buying, Because the car dealer they will be purchasing from will handle all paperwork that is necessary.