The UK Government has said that its Plug-in Van Grant will continue to be available until at least 2027.
The scheme, which was previously only confirmed to run until next year, currently offers discounts of up to £2,500 on small electric vans, and of up to £5,000 on large electric vans – grant levels for the 2026/27 financial year are yet to be confirmed.
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said: “Extending these grants is another decisive step to power Britain’s transition to cleaner transport while backing the industries that keep our economy moving, driving new investment in EVs and helping businesses cut costs and expand.
“Every EV on our roads means healthier communities and new economic opportunities across the country, which is why grants like these are crucial to both accelerating that transition and building a resilient, competitive economy.”
The electric van grants run alongside electric HGV grants, and the recently introduced Electric Car Grant.
Reacting to the announcement, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes said: “Extending the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant until 2027 will help increase zero emission uptake in the critical commercial vehicle sector, much of which faces the same end of sale date as the car market.
“One of the major barriers to adoption is affordability so this extension will reduce the initial cost of purchase which, together with the accelerated rollout of infrastructure, will help more operators make the switch.
“The next step must be more affordable energy so government can maximise the return on investment for both the environment and the economy.”
