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Volvo becomes first OEM to qualify four models for UK plug-in grant

Baua Electric

Volvo Trucks has become the first commercial truck OEM in the UK to qualify four different models for the Government’s £25,000 plug-in grant on new registrations. Plus, with the grant scheme soon resetting for the new financial year, it’s the perfect time to be preparing applications.”

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UK chooses to axe electric vehicle grant programs as popularity skyrockets

Teslarati

Effective immediately, the United Kingdom has announced it will no longer supply EV grants for most consumer purchases. The grant system, launched in 2011 as part of a system to kick start the EV sector in the UK, has ended for most consumers, only leaving grants available for vehicles in niche and commercial uses.

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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

Green Car Congress

The Plug-in Car Grant will be distributed directly to consumers at the point of purchase and will be managed in a similar way to the grant made as part of the Government’s scrappage scheme. Qualifying criteria for the Plug-in Car Grant. Must be Battery electric, plug-in hybrid or a hydrogen fuel cell car.

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UK Govt identifies first 9 electric drive vehicles eligible for grants of up to 5K

Green Car Congress

The first nine electric drive cars to become eligible for the Plug-in Car Grant of up to £5,000 (US$7,900) in the UK are: Mitsubishi iMiEV; smart fortwo electric drive; Peugeot iON; Citroen CZero; Nissan Leaf; Tata Vista EV; Toyota Prius Plug-in; Vauxhall Ampera and Chevrolet Volt. More will follow next year.

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JATO Dynamics: 17% of new passenger car registrations in Europe in April were electrified

Green Car Congress

For instance, in Scandinavia, citizens were granted more freedom of movement, thus registrations fell by 37%, the lowest decrease. Pure electric cars registered a decrease of 29% to 16,700 vehicles, while plug-in hybrids saw almost 14,000 new clients, up by 7%. Only 13 models posted growth.

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UK Government Soliciting Bids for 30M for Charging Points; New Office for Low Emission Vehicles

Green Car Congress

The UK Government is soliciting bids for £30 million (US$50 million) in funding to support the installation of plug-in vehicle charging points on streets, car parks and in commercial, retail and leisure facilities. The experiences of these locations will inform the future development of a national charging infrastructure.

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Drivers in Ireland can save hundreds on cost of home charger

Wallbox

Drivers in Ireland can get a €600 grant today to help cover the cost of installing a home charger. The Electric Vehicle Home Charger Grant is a government funded support scheme assisting residents and homeowners to install an electric vehicle charge point on their property and is available for both homeowners and renters.

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