If I’m reading this correctly, it may not only apply to base models and there is some leeway on the £37k. Under the ‘Definition of Price Cap’ section, it says; Where a vehicle model has multiple powertrain options (that is options that affect the capacity of the battery, drive train configuration, or maximum net power) eligibility will be determined by the RRP price for the lowest priced variant of each distinct powertrain. For example, if a vehicle model has a 50Kwh battery option priced at £35,000 to £40,000 and a 60Kwh battery option priced at £40,000 to £45,000, all of the 50Kwh battery variants would be eligible, none of the 60Kwh battery variants would be eligible. So would that mean that as long as the base model is under £37k, higher trim variants with the same powertrain would also be eligible, regardless of price?
Yes!
The prices are the starting price RRP (can you add packs??) – some models like the MG will allow top spec inc long range – others will allow base to middle trim depending on the battery size.
Examples quoted on manufacturers battery sizes gross/net-
Skoda Elroq:
50kW battery version: SE (£31510) SEL (£33,360) Edition (34,460) Sportline (37,410) VRS (N/A)
60kw battery version: SEL (£33,360) Edition (£34,460) Sportline (£37,410)
85kw battery version: N/A
VW ID3:
52kW battery: Pure Essential (£30,860) Pure Match (£32,220)
59kW battery: Pro Essential (£35,740) Pro Match (£36,660)
79kW battery: N/A
MG MG4 – All models:
49kW battery: SE (£26,995)
64kW battery: SE (£29,495) Trophy (£32,495)
77kW battery: Trophy (£36,495)
Kia EV3 (base spec only)-
58.3kW battery: Air (£32,940)
81kW battery: Air (£35,940)
Mini Countryman:
64.6 kW battery: Classic (£33,005) Sport (£36,705)
Vauxhall Grandland:
73kW battery: Design (£35,125) GS (£37,075.00)
98kW battery (N/A)
That’s it I’ve had enough 😂