More electric car models will be eligible for taxpayer-funded grants as part of Labour’s drive to meet Net Zero goals.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced £1,500 discounts for certain Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall models.
But the Tories branded the plans ‘deranged’ and questioned why ministers were handing taxpayers’ money to foreign car companies.
The £650 million electric car grant scheme enables motorists purchasing some new electric cars costing up to £37,000 to save either £1,500 or £3,750, depending on the vehicle’s green credentials.
The greenest vehicles will be in band one, while band two vehicles will receive up to £1,500. Chinese EVs are not expected to meet the criteria for the grants. No band one models have been announced yet.
