The Government has promised to slash 25% off the price of a low-carbon car up to a maximum of ¡ê5,000 as part of plans to reduce the UK's carbon footprint.
The incentive will come into effect from January 2011 in conjunction with the roll-out of 11,000 recharging points for electric cars at car parks, supermarkets and shopping centres across the UK.
The scheme has been designed to boost the UK's low carbon credentials as well as providing fresh consumer demand and infrastructure for the low carbon vehicle market which has become a growth market for many of the world's leading car manufacturers.
Transport secretary Lord Adonis said: "Transport has a huge part to play in helping the UK meet its stringent emission reduction targets and today's announcement is another step on the road to putting the UK at the global forefront of ultra-low carbon vehicle development, manufacture and use."
The first recharging points will be built in London, Milton Keynes and the North East as part of the 'Plugged-In Places' scheme, which has been launched alongside the discount initiative.
The grant towards the cost of the low carbon vehicles will be open to both private and business fleet buyers.
To be eligible for the scheme, cars will have to pass performance criteria to ensure safety, range and ultra-low exhaust emissions.
Sideways News Feb.25,2010
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