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Kia’s 7-seat PV5 electric van has become eligible for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant. The change lowers its starting price to £35,495, which may make the model more accessible in the UK market.
Hyundai has opened orders for the Ioniq 3 in the UK. The model now also qualifies for the full UK Electric Car Grant, alongside the Hyundai Kona Electric.
Hyundai says the IONIQ 3 is now available to order in the UK, with pricing from £18,495 after the £3,750 Electric Car Grant. The launch matters because it sets a lower entry price for the model and cites a range of up to 308 miles.
Renault has opened UK orders for updated versions of its Scenic E-Tech and Megane E-Tech electric models. The starting prices include the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, which lowers the entry cost for buyers.