Citroen’s new e-C5 Aircross Long Range has officially qualified for the UK’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG), becoming the third model and second manufacturer to reach the top subsidy level under the government’s zero-emission vehicle initiative.
The long-range SUV, which offers a claimed range of 422 miles, now falls below the scheme’s £37,000 price cap, following its addition to the Department for Transport’s list of eligible vehicles.
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“This recognition reinforces Citroen’s commitment to making electric mobility more accessible to UK drivers,” the company said in a statement.
Citroen was also the first automaker approved for the ECG when the scheme launched on August 5, though at that time only qualified for the lower £1,500 Band 2 subsidy. The latest approval elevates the e-C5 Aircross Long Range into the highest incentive category, joining Ford’s Puma Gen-E and E-Tourneo Courier.
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A total of 38 models are now listed under the ECG, though most fall into the lower incentive bands. The Electric Car Grant, announced in July, is backed by a £650 million funding pool and designed to boost adoption of affordable EVs priced under £37,000, while ensuring manufacturers meet decarbonisation and local production standards.
Beyond price, eligibility also depends on factors such as battery sourcing and vehicle assembly location, both of which reflect the UK government’s aim to strengthen domestic supply chains and align with its Net Zero transport strategy.
