Seven more EVs are now eligible for the Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG), slashing prices for drivers and fleets.

The new additions include models from Toyota, Škoda, Peugeot, Citroën and Vauxhall – but all seven only qualify for the smaller Band 2 discount of £1,500.

That means only two models to date – the Ford Puma Gen-E SUV and E-Tourneo Courier people carrier – have scored the top Band 1 discount of £3,750, given to those models deemed most sustainable and priced up to £37,000.

The seven new models eligible for the scheme include the inaugural Toyota models, in the form of the Proace City Verso and the bZ4X, along with the Peugeot e-Traveller, Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric and Citroën ë-SpaceTourer sister MPVs.

The Škoda Elroq and Enyaq SUVs also qualify for the grant, meaning customers can instantly save £1,500 on selected trims from the two models.

The arrival of the grant means the new Elroq, launched earlier this year, is available from £30,210 for the SE 50 variant with the ECG discount applied. Most derivatives in the Elroq range qualify for the ECG, with the exception of the range-topping Elroq vRS.

Škoda has also added a new long-range model to the Elroq line-up, which also scores the grant. The new Elroq SE L 85 features an 82kWh (77kWh usable) battery that delivers a WLTP combined driving range of up to 355 miles, while sporting a wallet-friendly price of £35,560 OTR (including the ECG discount of £1,500).

Derivatives in the recently updated Enyaq range are also eligible for the ECG discount of £1,500. Debuted in 2021 as Škoda’s first purpose-built electric car, it’s been the brand’s flagship BEV model since and was fully updated earlier this year with a bold new look and improved performance and efficiency.

The latest additions to the £650m Electric Car Grant scheme mean that 35 models now qualify for the government subsidy. The scheme is said to be driving demand for EVs; recent Autotrader data shows up to an 80% increase in interest for eligible models. Many carmakers that haven’t yet qualified for the scheme have launched their own price cuts, including brands such as Leapmotor, MG and Hyundai.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the ECG was “slashing prices for consumers, putting thousands of pounds back into people’s pockets, whilst powering up growth and supporting jobs as part of Plan for Change”.

“By cutting upfront costs and boosting our charging infrastructure we’re helping more people become EV owners, backing industry, and delivering on our promise to make the UK a clean energy superpower.”

RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “It’s exciting to see that after just seven weeks, 35 models are now eligible for the new Electric Car Grant as this will enable more people to make the decision to go electric.

“The grant is doubly positive as it not only incentivises manufacturers to have ‘greener’ production lines, it’s also aimed at the more affordable end of the market, something we’d been calling on the Government to do for some time.”

John Veichmanis, CEO at Carwow Group, added: “With more models now eligible, and ongoing investment in Britain’s charging network, this sends a clear signal to consumers that the transition to electric is accelerating. Greater certainty should help stimulate demand, boost competition, and keep prices down for consumers.”