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

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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. The price of the range topping e-C4 has been reduced to bring the whole compact car range below the £35,000 threshold.

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Peugeot Citroen electric cars chop prices

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PSA Peugeot Citroen has announced that it is to reduce the price of its electric models, allowing them to undercut the price of rival, the Nissan Leaf. The Citroen C-Zero and Peugeot iON now cost just £21,216 (after a £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant is deducted), bringing them below key rival, the Leaf, which costs £25,990 [.].

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Electric goes on sale

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As well as being more practical, the Citroen e-Berlingo is also more affordable than many EVs. All prices are after the current Government ‘Plug-in Car Grant’ of £2,500 (so if you do fancy one, you might want to lease the Citroen ë-Berlingo Electric car while the grant is still around). There are two trim levels.

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France December 2020

EV Sales

With the small Dacia said to have an unbeatable price, the Chinese-built EV could be come a big success story in Europe (and Latin America? as it breaks new ground price-wise, as it is expected to be more than 5,000€ cheaper than the current cheapest EV sold in Europe. The Climber of the Month was the VW ID.3,

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All Citroen vans now available with electric powertrain

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All Citroen vans now available as EVs. All of Citroen’s main light vans are now available with all-electric powertrains. Prices for the Citroën ë-Berlingo Van Electric start from £24,910, from £28,250 for the ë-Dispatch Electric, and from £49,335 for the ë-Relay Electric, after the government’s Plug-in Vehicle Grant (PiVG).

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

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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

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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.

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