Electric car bargains: every new EV with a grant of up to £3,750

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The UK government has recently announced a new Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme, with £650 million of funding to encourage drivers to purchase a new EV.

Discounts of £3,750 or £1,500 will be available, depending on a host of qualifying criteria.

However, before the official ECG begins to take effect, car manufacturers are already offering grant-style electric car discounts of their own…

Why are car makers offering their own grant schemes?

The ECG involves a substantial amount of administration in order for manufacturers to receive grand funding.

Certain eligibility rules must be met for the government’s grant scheme, and car manufacturers have to apply for models to be registered.

As a result, some manufacturers are offering their own immediate discounts on new electric cars, to avoid any potential delay for customers.

We have researched all the cars currently available with manufacturer-funded grants. Please note this list may be subject to change.

Leapmotor Leap-Grant

Leapmotor was the very first brand to announce it would offer discounts on electric cars, revealing the Leap-Grant scheme just days after the government’s announcement.

With its self-funded grant scheme, the Chinese company is also promoting zero percent finance deals, along with a standard four-year warranty. Each car’s battery pack has a separate eight-year warranty.

Following the start of the Leap-Grant, the company reported a 2,675 percent increase in customer interest.

Leapmotor C10

The Leapmotor C10 is one of the most affordable ways into electric family SUV ownership. And it’s now even cheaper thanks to the Leap-Grant scheme.

A discount of £3,750 off the standard £36,500 list price drops the C10 down to just £32,750.

We recently tested the Leapmotor C10 and, while it delivers great value for money, we found the driver assistance systems can be overbearing.

Leapmotor T03

When it comes to bargain prices, the Leapmotor T03 has become the UK’s cheapest electric car – thanks to the Leap-Grant scheme.

Shaving £1,750 from its price means the diminutive T03 now costs £14,495, undercutting the rival Dacia Spring.

With its 37.3kWh battery pack, the T03 can cover 165 miles when fully charged. It can accelerate from 0-62mph in a sedate 12.7 seconds.

GWM Green Grant

Chinese brand GWM was another brand quick to announce discounts, meaning retail customers don’t need to wait for official government grants to get started.

Although GWM only sells one electric vehicle in the UK at present, the company’s £3,750 ‘Green Grant’ applies across its entire lineup.

GWM Ora 03

The GWM Ora 03 is available in three different trim levels, beginning with the base Pure version.

Taking the £3,750 Green Grant into account, the Ora 03 Pure now has a starting price of £21,425. This model comes with a 48kWh battery, 10.25-inch multimedia screen, 360-degree camera and wireless smartphone charging.

The Ora 03 Pro, with its larger 68kWh battery, now costs from £25,425. The range-topping sport Ora 03 GT is reduced to £29,245.

MG EV Car Grant

The reborn MG brand has played an important part in helping British drivers make the switch to electric car ownership.

As a result, MG has revealed its own range of discounts, which mirror those offered by the government’s own ECG scheme.

Along with the MG EV Car Grant reduction of £1,500, MG is offering a further £1,000 discount for test driving a new car.

MG4 EV

The MG4 EV is one of the most popular electric hatchbacks on British roads, and even collected the 2023 UK Car of the Year trophy.

MG’s self-funded MG EV Car Grant scheme sees £1,500 cut from the list price of the MG4 EV, meaning it is now available from £25,495.

The 435hp MG4 EX XPower is also included in the scheme, reducing the price of the high-performance hatchback to £34,995.

MGS5 EV

The MGS5 EV is one of the Chinese marque’s newest SUVs, with a potential range of up to 298 miles when fully charged. New 400-volt electric architecture means charging from 10 to 80 percent in 28 minutes.

With the £1,500 MG EV Car Grant applied, the price of the MGS5 EV tumbles to £26,995.

Alfa Romeo EV Grant

The Italian marque may have only one fully electric model in its range at present, but it has still launched its own self-funded grant scheme.

The Alfa Romeo EV Grant sees a discount of £1,500 applied to all versions of the Junior Elettrica crossover SUV.

Alongside the EV Grant, Alfa Romeo is also offering zero percent finance packages, plus a free home charging wallbox with installation – worth up to £1,045.

Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica

Thanks to the EV Grant, the entry-level Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica is now priced at £32,045. A 54kWh battery pack is included, offering a range of 255 miles, with the 256hp motor delivering a 0-62mph time of 9.0 seconds.

Standard equipment for the Elettrica includes 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, LED headlights, adaptive cruise control and a heat pump.

The EV Grant means the fancier Junior Elettrica Speciale starts from £34,205. It features a leather steering wheel, heated front seats and a rear parking camera.

With its gloss black bodykit and alloy wheels with gold highlights, the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Intensa now costs £37,405.

Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce

At the top of the Alfa Romeo Junior range is the Veloce, offering extra power for a sportier driving experience.

The Junior Veloce’s 280hp reduces its 0-62mph time to 5.9 seconds. Using the same 54kWh battery pack as the regular car, the Veloce has an official range of 207 miles.

Applying the Alfa Romeo EV Grant means the hottest Alfa Romeo Junior now costs £40,805.

Hyundai Electric Grant

Hyundai has become the latest car manufacturer to enter the electric grant game, applying one across its ever-expanding range of EVs.

Depending on the model chosen, the Hyundai Electric Grant will see discounts of £3,750 or £1,500 applied, mirroring the official government ECG.

A further £500 discount is currently being offered through Hyundai’s Electrifying Summer Event.

Hyundai Inster

The compact Hyundai Inster is designed for city life, and was awarded the 2025 World EV of the Year prize.

As part of the Hyundai Electric Grant scheme, the Inster receives the full discount of £3,750. This reduces the starting price for the base Inster 01 to a very affordable £19,755. With a 42kWh battery, the car’s potential range is 203 miles.

The Electric Grant also cuts the cost of the Inster 02 to £23,005, with the rugged-looking Inster Cross priced from £25,005.

Hyundai Kona Electric

The second-generation Hyundai Kona Electric is a compact SUV available in various trim levels, along with two powertrain options.

All versions of the Kona Electric qualify for a Hyundai Electric Grant of £1,500.

This means the base Kona Electric Advance, equipped with a long-range 65.4kWh battery pack, is priced from £33,500. Fully charged, it offers an officially tested range of up to 319 miles.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Hyundai recently treated the Ioniq 5 electric SUV to a subtle facelift, adding useful features to the UK specification such as a rear window wiper.

A grant of £1,500 means the refreshed Ioniq 5 Advance now costs from £38,410 for the 64kWh battery version.

Moving up to the Ioniq 5 Advance Long Range 84kWh, the Electric Grant means a starting price of £41,910.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Even the high-performance Ioniq 5 N is included in the Hyundai Electric Grant offer, with a £1,500 saving applicable.

With up to 650hp when running in N Grin Boost mode, the Ioniq 5 N can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds, helped by its all-wheel-drive system. A top speed of 164mph is possible – plus there is even a drift mode.

Applying the £1,500 discount makes a modest dent in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s list price, reducing it to £63,510.

Hyundai Ioniq 6

With its streamlined styling, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 certainly makes a statement. It’s a sleek and elegant alternative to the endless array of electric SUVs.

Prices for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 now start at £45,550 for the Premium model with rear-wheel drive. Fully charging its 77.4kWh battery gives this Ioniq 6 a range of up to 338 miles.

Hyundai Ioniq 9

The new Hyundai Ioniq 9 is the flagship in the Korean manufacturer’s electric SUV range, and the largest vehicle to date from the brand.

With space for seven people inside, the practical Ioniq 9 comes with a 110kWh battery and a choice of powertrain options.

Applying the Hyundai Electric Grant means the cost of the entry-level Ioniq 9 is reduced to £63,495 in Premium trim.

Volvo EX30 grant

Volvo says it is “currently engaged with the government to check eligibility” for the Electric Car Grant. In the meantime, it has announced a self-funderd £1,500 grant for its smallest electric SUV, the Volvo EX30. Every model in the range is eligible.

Motoring Research is running a long-term Volvo EX30: read more about it here.

Smart EV Car Grant

On top of its existing model savings, Smart has introduced a £1500 EV Car Grant. On the Smart #1 pictured here, this leads to a total saving of £3,500 – and the family EV is available on 0% finance as well.

Smart EV Car Grant

The £1,500 Smart EV Car Grant is also available on the fastback-style Smart #3. Again, with existing offers factored in, this gives a total saving of £2,500. Smart reminds us the #3 has a range of up to 283 miles, too.

Skywell EV incentive

Skywell is yet another Chinese brand getting in on the act. It has launched a full £3,750 EV incentive “in lieu of the government grant delay”. Incredibly, the firm is also offering a £6,000 deposit contribution on the BE11 family SUV too – and if Skywell does become eligible for the ECG, the BE11 will slot nicely into the eligibility criteria courtesy of its £36,995 list price.