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UK Extends Electric Car Grant with £1.5 Billion Boost

11/24/2025

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The UK government will extend the Electric Car Grant scheme for another year, adding £1.5 billion.
Since July, the scheme has benefited over 35,000 drivers and cut upfront costs by up to £3,750.
The Labour Party is expected to propose £1.3 billion for the grant and £200 million for charging infrastructure.
EVs accounted for 26.5% of car sales in August, with targets of 28% this year and 80% by 2030.

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The UK government will extend the Electric Car Grant scheme for another year, adding £1.5 billion.
Since July, the scheme has benefited over 35,000 drivers and cut upfront costs by up to £3,750.
The Labour Party is expected to propose £1.3 billion for the grant and £200 million for charging infrastructure.
EVs accounted for 26.5% of car sales in August, with targets of 28% this year and 80% by 2030.