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UK Revives £640 Million EV Grant to Boost Sales

7/14/2025

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The UK Government is set to revive the plug-in car grant scheme with a substantial £640 million investment, aiming to make electric vehicles more accessible. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander teased forthcoming announcements to encourage EV purchases. As private sales of battery electric vehicles drop, there's growing urgency to invigorate the used EV market.

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Story summary

The UK Government is set to revive the plug-in car grant scheme with a substantial £640 million investment, aiming to make electric vehicles more accessible. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander teased forthcoming announcements to encourage EV purchases. As private sales of battery electric vehicles drop, there's growing urgency to invigorate the used EV market.