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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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Nissan LEAF pricing reduced making all models eligible for the plug-in car grant

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Nissan has confirmed price reductions of both 40kWh and 62kWh versions of its award-winning LEAF electric vehicle, effective from April. All grades of LEAF and both battery capacities (40kWh and 62kWh) are eligible for the revised Plug-In Car Grant of £2,500, which is offered on electric vehicles under £35,000 RRP. BATTERY CAPACITY.

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Tesla Giga Berlin’s full approval to be granted in a few days: report

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Brandenburg’s Office of the Environment could also grant Tesla’s long-awaited full approval for Giga Berlin in a few days, the report stated. . Based on the German magazine’s report, the factory already completed five Model Y units, but not on its production line. Tesla Giga Berlin will start with Model Y production.

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Pioneering BMW i3 now starting from £33,805 to take advantage of the Plug-in car grant

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Prices for the BMW i3 and BMW i3s have been reduced to ensure that customers can continue to benefit from the UK Government Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG) following the redefinition of the grant on 18 March 2021. On the road pricing before grant for the BMW i3 120Ah now starts at £33,805 and £34,805 for the sporty BMW i3s120Ah.

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IEEE: Will CARB Take Part in Plug-in Car Revival?

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The IEEE Spectrum Magazine for November 07 touts on its cover "Battery or Fuel-Cell Cars? Academics awash in government and corporate grants analyse and research biofuels and hydrogen. Price needs to come down by a factor of one or two, not a factor of 100. A California Cabal Will Decide." Interesting choice of headlines.

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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. Delivering news, reviews, tips and advice.

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