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Plug-in van grant
| Level of grant available | 2025/25 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of purchase price | 35% | 35% |
| Maximum grant | ||
| - Small vans, up to 2,500 kg | £2,500 | £2,500 |
| - Large vans, between 2,500 and 3,500 kg | £5,000 | £5,000 |
The plug-in van grant should be available until April 2026.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the plug-in van grant, a van must:
- be new, with a vehicle category of ‘N1’, ‘N2’ or ‘N3’;
- emit less than 50 g/km if it falls within category N1, whilst N2 and N3 category vehicles driven by hybrid, range extended or novel powertrains must meet or exceed Euro VI emissions regulations and demonstrate significant, that is at least 50% less, CO₂ emissions savings compared against a conventionally fuelled equivalent vehicle;
- must have a minimum zero emission range of 60 miles;
- be able to reach a speed of 50 miles per hour or more;
- have an appropriate 3 year/60,000 mile warranty, and 3 year battery and drive train (clutch, transmission, drive shafts, U-joints and differential) warranty, with an option to extend the battery warranty for an extra 2 years;
- have either a standard 5 year warranty on the battery and electric drive train, or evidence to show reasonable battery performance after 3 years of use;
- comply with UN-ECE regulations to prove it is electrically safe; and
- have either a European Commission safety approval or acceptable evidence of levels of safety as judged by international standards.