Full list of 8 cars available at up to £3,750 discount including Ford and Nissan

The Electric Car Grant (ECG) launched in 2025 now covers over 40 different models – here’s what you should know

Buying a car isn’t exactly budget-friendly – yet numerous drivers might not realise a Government scheme could help them slash costs significantly. Introduced in 2025, the Electric Car Grant (ECG) aims to make electric vehicles more affordable, now encompassing over 40 different models.

At present, the ECG scheme operates through two main ‘tiers’, with the majority of eligible cars sitting in Band 2. This means motors like the Cupra Born, Nissan Micra and many others qualify for reductions of up to £1,500, taken off at the point of purchase.

Several additional vehicles sit within Band 1 of the programme and enjoy an even greater discount of up to £3,750. The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range, the Ford E-Tourneo Courier, and the Ford Puma Gen-E are amongst the eight featured in this bracket, alongside the Nissan LEAF, which was added to the roster in November.

Priced from £32,249, the Nissan LEAF boasts a range of up to 386 miles and can power up from 20% to 80% in merely 30 minutes. Production was scheduled to begin at Nissan’s Sunderland facility from December, employing its 6,000-strong workforce.

Following this announcement, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said last year: “Nissan helped pioneer early EV ownership through the original Leaf, so it is great to see them join our drive to make going electric cheaper and more accessible for families.

“Alongside saving drivers thousands, this news is also a big boost for manufacturing in the North East – supporting thousands of jobs in the region whilst backing the industry to grow and deliver our Plan for Change.”

To be eligible for the funding, vehicles must generally be M1 passenger cars, emit zero exhaust fumes, and provide at least 100 miles (160 km) of battery range. They must also meet a ‘minimum sustainability criteria’ and fulfil various additional Government stipulations.

Motorists won’t be required to complete a separate grant application, as the discount will be deducted automatically from the final sale price.

The inclusion of the Nissan LEAF in the ECG programme came as more than 35,000 drivers were already taking advantage of the grant to switch to electric vehicles since its launch in July 2025. Recent figures also suggest that electric vehicle ownership has reached record highs, now accounting for one in four new car sales.

According to the Express, James Taylor, Nissan GB Managing Director, also said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be able to confirm LEAF’s pricing at £32,249 including the electric car grant, which will deliver an accessible route to EV ownership for our customers.

“This is fantastic news for people looking to switch to fully electric motoring as they now have the reassurance that comes from a car with up to 386 miles of range, all the tech they could want and the real-world benefits that come from Nissan’s 15 years of EV expertise. Best of all, it’s proudly built right here in the UK.”

Which cars are covered by the ECG programme?

The ECG scheme covers 44 vehicles: 36 Band 2 models and eight Band 1 models. Band 1 vehicles can get discounts up to £3,750, while Band 2 models are eligible for discounts of up to £1,500.

The cars eligible for the scheme include:

Band 1 cars

1. Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range
2. Ford E-Tourneo Courier
3. Ford Puma Gen-E
4. MINI Countryman Electric
5. Nissan LEAF
6. Renault 4
7. Renault 5 (52 kWh)
8. Renault Alpine A290

Band 2 Cars

1. Citroën ë-C3, Citroën ë-C3 Aircross and Citroën ë-C3 Urban Range
2. Citroën ë-C4 and Citroën ë-C4 X
3. Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
4. Citroën ë-Berlingo
5. Citroën ë-SpaceTourer
6. Cupra Born
7. DS DS3
8. DS N°4
9. Hyundai KONA Electric
10. Kia EV4
11. Kia PV5 Passenger
12. Nissan Ariya
13. Nissan Micra
14. Peugeot E-208
15. Peugeot E-2008
16. Peugeot E-308
17. Peugeot E-408
18. Peugeot E-Rifter
19. Peugeot E-Traveller
20. Renault 5 (40 kWh)
21. Renault Megane
22. Renault Scenic
23. Skoda Elroq
24. Skoda Enyaq
25. Toyota C-HR+
26. Toyota Proace City Verso
27. Vauxhall Astra Electric
28. Vauxhall Combo Life Electric
29. Vauxhall Corsa Electric
30. Vauxhall Frontera Electric
31. Vauxhall Grandland Electric
32. Vauxhall Mokka Electric
33. Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric
34. Volkswagen ID.3
35. Volkswagen ID.4
36. Volkswagen ID.5

Further information is available at GOV.UK.