The End Of The Plug-In Grant For Cars.

The government ended the plug-in car grant scheme for new electric car orders on June 14, 2022. The grant was a £1,500 subsidy for eligible electric and plug-in hybrid cars, but the government stated the market had matured and future funding would shift to expanding the charging infrastructure and providing grants for other vehicles like taxis and vans.

Grant ended: The scheme closed to new orders on June 14, 2022.

Reason for closure: The government said the scheme had successfully helped the market mature and supported the sale of nearly half a million electric cars.

Shift in focus: Funds are now being redirected to support the expansion of public charging infrastructure and other plug-in grants for vehicles like taxis, motorcycles, vans, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

Eligible vehicles: While the grant no longer applies to new car orders, it may still be available for certain types of low-emission vehicles like vans, and some previous grants are being honored for vehicles already on order.

**UPDATES** : As of late October 2025, there were approximately 86,798 public electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the UK, located in 44,142 different locations. The total number of charging devices has grown significantly, with a 22% increase since October 2024.