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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. Recently the value of the grant was reduced and the number of models eligible dramatically cut. Priced at £34,945, before the grant, the new model offers upto 282 miles of range (WLTP), the most of any sub £35,000 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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Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric goes on sale

Drive Electric

There’s an ever-increasing range of electric cars and vans on sale in the UK but so far there’s not been much choice for people who want an all-electric ‘multi-purpose vehicle.’ That has now changed with the arrival of the Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric. hours for a 0-100% charge. There are two trim levels.

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Citroen announce EV dealer network as C-Zero launches

Green Cars News

With deliveries of the first electric C-Zero models now underway, Citroen has announced a list of eleven dealers from its current network which are primed and ready for the sales and servicing of its revolutionary new car. Interest in electric cars is at an all-time high as the first models as the first EV models [.].

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All Citroen vans now available with electric powertrain

Drive Electric

All Citroen vans now available as EVs. All of Citroen’s main light vans are now available with all-electric powertrains. That means the large ë-Relay Electric Van, the medium ë-Dispatch Electric Van, and the compact ë-Berlingo Electric Van. Citroën ë-Relay Electric Van.

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

Drive EV

Yesterday the UK Government announced immediate changes to the Plug-In car Grant, reducing the value to £2,500 and the number of models eligible. The value of the grant has been reduced by £500 to £2,500 and is only available on cars under £35,000. Additionally, MG has committed to topping up the grant to £3,000 until March 31, 2021.

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PEUGEOT charges ahead with revised pricing and finance offers for PEUGEOT e-2008 and e-208

Drive EV

With revised pricing for all e-2008 models and enhanced deposit contributions for the e-208 range, Peugoet is latest manufacturer to respond to the recent overhaul of the UK Government’s Plug-in Car Grant. This move follows Citroen, Vauxhall and Kia who have adjusted their prices. Brought to you by electric car drivers. .

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