Vauxhall has become the first manufacturer to slash prices in order to ensure its Corsa-e and Mokka-e remain eligible for the Government grant following last week’s reductions - and other manufacturers could follow suit.
Both the Corsa-e and Vauxhall Mokka-e are now £3000 cheaper than they were previously, with Vauxhall saying that it has acted to ensure that sales momentum is maintained. Last week the government slashed the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) for buyers of new EVs by £1000, while also reducing the number of cars eligible for the scheme.
Now, the Corsa-e now starts at £25,805 post-PicG and the Mokka-e at £29,365. Previously, the supermini was priced from £27,805 and the crossover from £31,365. It is anticipated that other manufacturers of similarly priced cars may follow suit, to ensure they continue to sit below the price threshold for being eligible for the grant.
Vauxhall’s managing director Paul Willcox said: “Vauxhall wants to move the UK to electric motoring as quickly as possible, which is why we have committed to being an electric-only brand from 2028.
“In light of a further evolution to the Government Plug-in Car Grant, we've taken the decision to change our pricing policy on our all-electric Corsa-e and Mokka-e models.
“With more attainable pricing from significant reductions on both models, as well as the grant, we hope to put zero-emissions-in-use motoring within the reach of even more British motorists.”
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