Kia said its EV4 and PV5 Passenger models have become the first vehicles from the brand to qualify for the UK government’s Electric Car Grant, making them eligible for a £1,500 reduction in purchase prices.
The incentive applies to EV4 “Air” variants and PV5 Passenger “Essential” and “Plus” trims, covering both 81.4 kWh and 58.3 kWh battery options. Under the Band 2 category of the Electric Car Grant scheme, the discount lowers the on-the-road starting price of the EV4 to £33,245, while the PV5 Passenger begins at £31,495.
Paul Philpott, President and Chief Executive of Kia UK, said the timing of the approval was significant as the company begins deliveries of the PV5 and opens its new PBV Centres in the country. “We are delighted that Kia customers can now benefit from the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant,” Philpott said. “This milestone demonstrates our commitment to making electric mobility accessible, practical, and affordable.”
The UK’s Electric Car Grant is not available to all battery-electric vehicles and requires models to meet strict criteria. Eligible vehicles must be classified as M1 passenger cars, emit zero tailpipe CO₂, offer a minimum driving range of 100 miles, and include a three-year or 60,000-mile vehicle warranty, alongside an eight-year or 100,000-mile battery warranty.
Most qualifying vehicles fall under the Band 2 category, which provides a £1,500 incentive. A smaller number qualify for the higher Band 1 grant of £3,750, including models such as the Ford E-Tourneo Courier, Nissan Leaf, and Renault 4.
The inclusion of the EV4 and PV5 Passenger expands Kia’s presence within the UK incentive programme as automakers seek to stimulate demand amid a competitive and price-sensitive electric vehicle market.