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Brands respond to Plug-in Car Grant changes with price reductions and new models

Drive EV

The UK Plug-in Car grant aims to stimulate the sales of electric cars by slicing a chunk of the price. driveEV is the UK's only online magazine dedicated to electric cars. Recently the value of the grant was reduced and the number of models eligible dramatically cut. Any car above £35,000 was no longer eligible for a £2,500 discount.

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Volkswagen’s $27,000 ID 2all electric vehicle may come later than expected

Baua Electric

Volkswagen’s ID 2all EV production is being delayed A report from the German magazine auto motor und sport claims that Volkswagen’s ID 2all will go into mass production in May 2026 rather than 2025. Shaefer told auto motor and sport only 80% of the maximum forecast sales volume for new models will be planned for production.

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Volvo S40 takes Green Car of the Year title

Green Cars News

According to the magazine’s editor Steve Fowler, the S40 is a “great example of a car maker cleverly refining existing technologies to make a seriously green car&#. The Citroen Grand 4 Picasso meanwhile took the title of the Best Green MPV for the second year running. V6 was the best green luxury car.

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5 great electric cars still eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant

Drive EV

These changes have received much industry criticism, with suggestions the move will stifle the growth of EV sales as drivers are put off making the switch. The MG5 is currently the only pure electric estate car on sale in the UK. Citroen ë-C4. driveEV is the UK's only online magazine dedicated to electric cars.

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