Several electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are introducing their own subsidies in the UK as the government’s £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG) awaits formal implementation and eligibility approval.
While carmakers have been able to apply for the ECG since mid-July, the full list of eligible vehicles has yet to be confirmed. Qualification depends not only on price—limited to models under £37,000—but also on manufacturers’ environmental credentials, including production and assembly locations. The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is still in the process of assessing the submitted documentation.
As a result, some companies are offering interim financial incentives. Volvo Car UK has introduced a £1,500 grant on its Belgium-produced EX30, priced from £33,060. Hyundai UK announced its own “Hyundai Electric Grant,” with £3,750 off the new Inster and £1,500 off models including the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and Kona Electric.
Skywell UK is offering a £3,750 grant for its BE11 SUV line, along with a £6,000 deposit contribution through its dealer network. The 72kWh and 86kWh versions start from £27,245 and £30,245, respectively. The company said it is still completing the ECG application process.
Other manufacturers such as Great Wall Motor (GWM) and MG Motor UK have launched similar offers. GWM is providing a £3,750 discount across its ORA 03 lineup, while MG is offering £1,500 on its MG4 and MG5 models. Leapmotor, one of the first to act, is offering discounts of up to £3,750 on its T03 and C10 EVs.
Alfa Romeo UK has launched a £1,500 incentive across all Junior electric variants and is also including EV home chargers with installation, plus a discounted service plan.
Many manufacturers say these offers are designed to maintain EV affordability and sales momentum amid regulatory uncertainty.
