Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) - Which Electric Vans Are Eligible for Big Discounts?
The Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) will remain in place until 2027 after the government confirmed an extension for the electric van discount scheme.
The grant was due to conclude in 2026 but is to stay in effect for another year giving drivers greater opportunity to secure savings on the price of an electric van.
The grant offers a discount of up to £2,500 on a small electric van and up to £5,000 towards the cost of a medium or large electric van. Plug-in hybrid vans that can travel at least 60 miles on electric power alone are also permitted.
Eligible vans with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 2.5 tonnes can receive as much as 35 per cent off the purchase price, up to a maximum spend of £2,500.
Vans with GVWs of 2.5-3.5 tonnes can also get 35 per cent off the vehicle’s purchase price but the cap is set higher at £5,000
As the UK Government’s ban on petrol and diesel vehicles looms ever closer, grants are in place to make the switch to electric vans more affordable.
The Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) launched in 2012 and is now assured to remain in place until 2027.
Find out everything you need to know about the Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) and see if a model you are interested in is eligible for a big discount.
1. What is the Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG)?
The UK Government introduced the Plug-in Van Grant in 2012 in a bid to make electric vans more accessible. With the grant, you could be eligible for £2,500 towards the cost of a small van, and £5,000 towards the cost of a large van.
2. What is eligible for the Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG)?
Both small and large vans are eligible for the grant. To qualify, they must meet the government’s set out criteria.
To qualify for the PiVG, a small electric van (under 2.5 tonnes) must:
- Have a gross weight vehicle weight under 2,500kg.
- Produce less than 50g/km of CO2 emissions.
- Be able to travel at least 60 miles emission-free.
- To qualify for the PiVG, the large van must:
- Have a gross vehicle weight of 2,500kg – 4,250kg.
- Omit fewer than 50g/km of CO2 emissions.
- Be able to travel at least 60 miles with no emissions.
3. What vehicles qualify for the PiVG scheme?
The following small vans are eligible for the Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG):
Citroen e-Berlingo
Dacia Spring Cargo
Fiat E-Doblo
Ford Transit Connect PHEV (SWB and SWB FlexCab) ^
Maxus eDeliver 3 (short wheelbase variants)
Mercedes-Benz eCitan
Nextem Orca
Nissan Townstar
Nissan Voltia
Peugeot E-Partner
Renault Kangoo E-Tech
Toyota Proace City Electric
Vauxhall Combo Electric
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo eHybrid ^
The following large vans are eligible for the Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG):
BD Auto eTraffic
BD e-Boxer
BD e-Ducato
BD e-Relay
Citroen e-Dispatch
Citroen e-Relay
DFSK EC31
DFSK EC35
Farizon SV
Fiat E-Ducato
Fiat E-Scudo
Ford E-Transit (Leader & Trend)
Ford E-Transit Enhanced Range
Ford E-Transit Custom (Limited, MS-RT, Sport, Trend)
Ford Transit Connect PHEV (LWB) ^
Iveco eDaily
LEVC VN5 ^
MAN eTGE
Maxus eDeliver 3
Maxus eDeliver 3 LWB Chassis Cab
Maxus eDeliver 5
Maxus eDeliver 7
Maxus eDeliver 9
Maxus eDeliver 9 MC L3 Chassis Cab
Maxus eDeliver 9 LC L4 Chassis Cab
Maxus T90
Maxus eTerron 9 (Luxury, Premium)
Mercedes-Benz eVito (Premium & Progressive)
Mercedes eSprinter
Nissan Townstar (Crew Van)
Nissan Townstar (L2)
Peugeot E-Boxer
Peugeot E-Expert
Promod L City
Renault Kangoo E-Tech (LWB and Crew Van)
Renault Master E-Tech (Panel and Conversions)
Renault Trafic E-Tech
Renault Trucks Master ZE
Toyota Proace Electric
Vauxhall Movano Electric
Vauxhall Vivaro Electric
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo eHybrid Maxi ^
Volkswagen E-Transporter
Volkswagen E-Transporter Kombi
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo Commerce & Cargo Commerce Plus
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4. How to apply for the Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG)
There’s no need to apply for the grant. If your chosen small or large van is eligible, the grant is available when you buy or lease your electric van.
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