Makes sense.
Sadly, none of the “interesting” cars on the scheme qualify for the grant (37k RRP maximum). Many of the mid-range vehicles on the scheme are considerably dearer than that, so i don’t think we’ll see a big impact on APs – this applies mostly to small battery EVs.
Even volume models like the ID3 don’t qualify with their usable battery – there’s not going to be much uptake for a base model short range ID3 (and how much impact would it have on £800 AP anyway?).
It’s all a bit naff. That grant is nonsensical, they should’ve taken that money and boosted the 2nd hand market instead.
Prior: SEAT Ateca Xcellence Lux 1.5 TSI DSG MY19, VW Golf GTE PHEV DSG MY23
Current: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Ultimate
Next: we'll see what's available in 2028.