The Government has renewed its commitment to low carbon transport, announcing that the Plug-in Car Grant has been extended until 2015 and a new Plug-in Van Grant has been created.

According to the Government these grants will enable the purchase of ultra-low carbon vehicles which may otherwise be unaffordable. The existing Plug-in Car Grant offers 25% – up to £5,000 – to motorists buying a new plug-in car. Under the terms of the new scheme, van buyers will be able to receive 20% – up to £8,000 – off the cost of a plug-in van.