Funding for electric vehicles
The Scottish Government offer financial help to install home charge points for electric vehicles, and a UK Government plug-in car grant is also available up to £3,750 on eligible electric cars.
Domestic charge point funding
Having a charge point at home makes it easy to charge overnight when electricity is usually cheaper, helping reduce your running costs.
If you live in a rural or remote part of Scotland, or if you bought your car with a used electric vehicle loan offered previously by Transport Scotland, you may be able to get up to £400 towards the cost of installing a home charge point. Applicants can only apply to receive funding for one grant type and you’ll need a suitable driveway to be eligible.
Visit the Energy Saving Trust website to check eligibility.
Cross-pavement charging grant
Three local authorities (Renfrewshire, East Lothian, and Perth and Kinross) are taking part in a pilot grant funding scheme that offers financial support for those who don’t have access to off-street parking, and may not live near a public charge point.
Eligible households can apply for a grant of up to £3,500 to support the purchase and installation of cross-pavement charging solution.
If you live in any of the areas mentioned you can apply to your local council for the funding.
UK Government plug-in car grant
You may also be able to save money through the UK Government’s £650 million plug-in car grant scheme.
You can save up to £3,750 on eligible electric cars with an RRP under £37,000.
Grant amounts depend on the sustainability rating of the vehicle.
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