The government’s Plug-In Car Grant has gone live across the UK, giving motorists up to £5000 off selected models.
Nine cars are currently eligible for the grant, with three (Smart Fortwo electric drive, Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Peugeot iOn) currently on sale. The rest are due to arrive later this year or in early 2012; another round of eligible vehicles will be announced later in the year.
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The government hopes that beginning this incentive will confirm the UK’s global lead in providing electric vehicle transport for the future.
Eight locations across the UK are currently setting up a charging infrastructure for motorists to recharge their cars, with more set to follow if the scheme takes off. A total of 15,000 charging points are expected to be built over the next few years.
SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt said: “The transition to ultra-low-carbon vehicles is a great opportunity for the UK motor industry. The Plug-In Car Grant will support the delivery of practical, low-carbon vehicles and we will see further progress of new and conventional technologies in the years ahead.”
Darren Moss
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