UK Relaunches EV Grant Making Some MINI EVs £3,750 cheaper

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Just as the current US administration is turning off EV subsidies, the UK government is turning them back on.

The UK government is back in the EV game with a new grant scheme offering up to £3,750 off zero-emissions cars priced under £37,000. It launches July 16 and aims to revive private EV sales, which have been sliding since the previous grant was scrapped in 2022. But there’s a catch—only the “cleanest” cars qualify for the full amount.

The J01 MINI Cooper S

The grant has two tiers: band one offers £3,750 off cars made by manufacturers hitting science-based sustainability targets across their supply chain. Band two offers £1,500 off for those who don’t. So yes, your discount now depends not just on the car, but how green the factory is.

There’s no consumer paperwork or government red tape. MINI stores apply the grant at the point of sale, which means the savings are instant if the car qualifies. The scheme runs through 2028-29 or until the £650 million pot runs dry, whichever comes first.

Even the full Aceman JCW qualifies.

What does this actually mean? First, the government is finally acknowledging that up-front cost is still the biggest barrier to EV adoption. Second, it’s putting pressure on automakers to clean up not just tailpipes, but the entire production process. And third, it’s clear this isn’t about helping luxury buyers—forget Teslas and premium German EVs. This is aimed squarely at mass-market models like the MG4, Renault Zoe, Nissan Leaf, and yes, the entire MINI EV range in the UK (provided you keep options in check).

If MINI plays its cards right, this could be a real tailwind for the brand’s EV push.

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