Fiat 500 Electric joins UK grant scheme with £3,750 discount as 100,000 drivers claim support
By Eve
The Fiat 500 Electric now qualifies for the full £3,750 discount under the UK government's £1.3 billion electric car grant scheme, bringing the total number of models eligible for the maximum amount to 12. More than 100,000 drivers have used the scheme since its launch in July 2025, with all other qualifying vehicles receiving a £1,500 discount. The Fiat 500 Electric offers up to 202 miles of range and joins models including the Alpine A290, Citroen e-C5 Aircross Long Range, Ford Puma Gen-E, Kia EV2 Long Range, Nissan Leaf, and Renault 5 (52kWh) on the full discount list.
Why it matters: The expansion of the grant scheme to include popular urban models like the Fiat 500 Electric signals growing government support for accessible EV adoption, which will drive demand for workplace and destination charging infrastructure. With 100,000 drivers already claiming the grant in under a year, charge point operators should anticipate accelerated fleet growth in the small and compact EV segments.