Plug In Car Grant To Be Replaced?

[FROSTYBALLS]

See - http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/consumer-news/91339/uk-plug-in-car-grant-to-be-replaced-at-end-of-the-year?_mout=1&utm_campaign=autoexpress_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter

[PeteB]

Wow! I'd heard people say the Outlander was doing well, but hadn't realised it was doing that well.

Nearly 5,300 sales in about 18 months Vs Leaf's 6,800 in 3½ years, and BMW i3 1500 in about 1½ years.

As they say, looks like the Outlander will be in front soon (so much for the car in front...)

[MEP's Yaris GS]

It was only a matter of time before the grant changed. I'm also surprised at how well the Outlander PHEV seems to be selling though. I suppose if its meeting peoples needs then it'll sell.

[kithmo]

Certain manufacturers are grabbing the government grants for themselves by adding it on to the price of the car, lessening the incentive for the customer. I think they should scrap the grant altogether and see what happens to the prices.

[cuius]

Given the likely economic group likely to purchase EVs, etc., it doesn't make sense to tax them, and then give money back to them minus administration costs. Why does a very mature industry - auto - require grants for new products?