When the government scheme was launched in 2011 take up was slow. But with more affordable models available and sales booming, the cash may only last a few months A £5,000-a-car government giveaway has sent sales of electric vehicles in Britain soaring to record levels - but eco-conscious buyers may now have only a few months left to grab the grant money before it runs out. In early 2011 the government introduced the £5,000 grants (£8,000 for plug-in electric vans) and promised that the schem...
Electric car grant: time is short before lights go out on £5,000 giveaway
The Guardian - 4 Jul 2015 09:59
When the government scheme was launched in 2011 take up was slow. But with more affordable models available and sales booming, the cash may only last a few months A £5,000-a-car government giveaway has sent sales of electric vehicles in Britain soaring to record levels - but eco-conscious buyers may now have only a few months left to grab the grant money before it runs out. In early 2011 the government introduced the £5,000 grants (£8,000 for plug-in electric vans) and promised that the schem...
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