Why the Electric Car Grant Matters for Leasing Customers
The UK Electric Car Grant (ECG) was relaunched in July 2025 to help drivers switch to electric cars. The scheme provides up to £3,750 off new EVs, depending on sustainability standards met during production.
For customers considering leasing an EV, this grant means lower upfront costs, reduced monthly rentals, and more choice in affordable electric models. But not all EVs qualify, and the rules can be confusing—so we’ve put together this guide to explain which cars are covered, how the grant works, and what to watch out for.
How the Electric Car Grant Works
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Two bands of discount:
| Band | Grant Amount | Eligibility |
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| Band 1 | £3,750 | Meets stricter environmental & production standards |
| Band 2 | £1,500 | Meets core EV eligibility but not Band 1 requirements |
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Price cap: Vehicle RRP must be £37,000 or under (before grant).
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Zero-emission requirement: Only fully electric cars (BEVs) qualify.
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Automatic discount: The grant is applied at point of lease/sale by the dealer or leasing company—you don’t apply separately.
Vehicles Currently Eligible
As of September 2025, here are the models that qualify for the ECG:
Band 1 (£3,750 Discount)
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Ford Puma Gen-E
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Ford e-Tourneo Courier
Band 2 (£1,500 Discount)
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Citroën: ë-C3, ë-C3 Aircross, ë-C4, ë-C4 X, ë-C5 Aircross, ë-Berlingo
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Cupra: Born
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DS: DS3 E-Tense, DS Nº4 E-Tense
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Nissan: Ariya, Micra EV (expected)
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Peugeot: e-208, e-2008, e-308, e-408, e-Rifter
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Renault: 4 E-Tech, 5 E-Tech, Megane E-Tech, Scenic E-Tech
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Skoda: Elroq, Enyaq
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Toyota: bZ4X
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Vauxhall: Astra Electric, Corsa Electric, Mokka Electric, Grandland Electric, Vivaro Life Electric
👉 The list is updated regularly—over 28 models are currently included, with more expected later this year.
Leasing Tips for Customers
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Check the trim level – Higher trims can exceed the £37,000 cap and lose eligibility.
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Look for Band 1 models – If available, these save you an extra £2,250 compared to Band 2.
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Ask for the grant in your quote – Ensure the discount is applied in lease pricing.
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Consider used EV leasing too – Not covered by the grant, but often cheaper monthly payments.
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Think beyond the grant – Factor in insurance, home charging, and BiK (for business drivers).
Explore Electric Car Lease Offers
At Stable Vehicle Contracts, we offer special lease deals on EVs that qualify for the Electric Car Grant, as well as a wide selection of other electric and hybrid cars.
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