Low-emission vehicles eligible for a plug-in grant

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Trucks

Some trucks can be sold at a 20% discount. The seller will include the discount in the purchase price.

If you work for a vehicle dealership or manufacturer, you can apply for a grant using the online portal. There are a limited number of grants - you should find out how many are available before you apply.

Small trucks

The maximum discount available for some small trucks is £16,000.

These vehicles are sometimes called N2 vehicles.

To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:

  • be between 4,250kg and 12,000kg gross weight
  • have CO2 emissions of at least 50% less than the equivalent conventional Euro VI vehicle that can carry the same capacity
  • be able to travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions

The eligible vehicles are:

  • FUSO eCanter
  • Iveco eDaily
  • Magtec MEV75 (Incomplete)
  • Paneltex Z75
  • Tevva T7 – T133 (Incomplete)

Large trucks

The maximum discount available for some large trucks is £25,000.

These vehicles are sometimes called N3 vehicles.

To be eligible for a grant, the vehicle must:

  • be heavier than 12,000kg
  • have CO2 emissions of at least 50% less than the equivalent conventional Euro VI vehicle that can carry the same capacity
  • be able to travel at least 96km (60 miles) without any emissions

The eligible vehicles are:

  • Electra e-Compact
  • Electra e-Star 27-350
  • DAF CF Electric Tractor Unit
  • Dennis Eagle E-Collect RCV
  • Magtec IVECO ML180E25/FP (Incomplete)
  • Renault Trucks D-Range
  • Volvo FE 6x2 (Incomplete)
  • Volvo FH 4x2 Electric Tractor
  • Volvo FL 4x2 (Incomplete)
  • Volvo FM 4x2 Electric Tractor