Skoda unveils models eligible for UK Electric Car Grant
In short, the list of eligible vehicles includes all of Skoda’s Elroq and Enyaq range, with prices varying depending on trim level. So, the Elroq SE, SE L, Edition and SportLine trims plus the Enyaq SE L and Edition are all eligible. This includes the newly announced long-range SE L 85, which features an 82kWh battery with a WLTP range of up to 355 miles – bringing greater range to the company’s range of electric SUVs. Skoda has shared a full pricing list on its website, but to illustrate the impact of the grant, the table below shows the prices before and after it is applied.
| Model | OTR price | With ECG discount |
|---|---|---|
| Elroq SE | £31,710 | £30,210 |
| Elroq SE L | £33,560 | £32,060 |
| Elroq SE L 85 | £37,060 | £35,560 |
| Elroq Edition | £34,460 | £32,960 |
| Elroq SportLine | £37,410 | £35,910 |
| Enyaq SE L | £39,010 | £37,510 |
| Enyaq Edition | £40,110 | £38,610 |
Matthew Bowden, director of Skoda UK, commented: “We are delighted to confirm that our award-winning models qualify for the Government’s Electric Car Grant… This initiative allows even more people to experience our innovative all-electric range, and reflects our ongoing journey towards becoming a more sustainable brand.”
To qualify for the UK’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme, a vehicle must be zero-emission and have a starting price of below £37,000. Initially, the grant applied to higher trim levels that exceeded this price provided that the base version met the limit. However, last month, the UK government introduced a price cap of £42,000 as the list grew larger. At the time, a Department for Transport spokesperson told Autocar: “The maximum price limit ensures only eligible cars priced at the lower end of the market can qualify for the discounts, ensuring government support is targeted.” However, all of Skoda’s UK EVs comply with the new price threshold for the ECG discount – except the high-spec Elroq vRS, which starts at £46,560.
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