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The UK Plug-in Car grant aims to stimulate the sales of electric cars by slicing a chunk of the price. Recently the value of the grant was reduced and the number of models eligible dramatically cut. Any car above £35,000 was no longer eligible for a £2,500 discount. The list of eligible models remains healthy , but it was hoped this would grow as car brands worked on their prices to get their model on the coveted list.
myenergi give insight into the CMA report and the EV charging market, which outlines a number of areas that need addressing to facilitate the shift to electric vehicles and ultimately, net zero carbon. The UK has made great strides to increase EV use in recent years, but a variety of challenges remain over the medium term as we try to reach the ambitious targets committed by the UK Government and other countries worldwide.
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