Vauxhall has gone electric.

With the government's plan to start phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, they have put together a package of grants for electric drivers.

For starters, you could get 35% of purchase price, up to £2,500 off an 100% electric car. For electric vans, it's 35% of purchase price up to £3,000 for small vans and 35% of purchase price up to £6,000 for large vans. And your Vauxhall Retailer will do all the grant paperwork for you. 

Low or zero emission electric vehicles pay less in Clean Air Zones in the UK and the Ultra Low Emission Zone in London.

Cities such as Bath or Birmingham have introduced ‘Clean Air Zone’s meaning if you’re driving an Electric or Hybrid vehicle in these areas, you’ll pay less. Find out more about Clean Air Zones.

Many local councils also offer electric drivers free parking, reduced Residents’ Parking permits, access to bus lanes and even free electricity. Check with your local council to find out more.

Choose a low-emission vehicle and you’ll save on tax. All 100% electric cars (costing under £40,000) pay £0 car tax, while plug-in hybrids get a £10 discount. There are other tax savings, too.

Recharge a plug-in vehicle at home and you’ll only pay 5% VAT on your electricity. Compare that to 20% on road fuels. And company car drivers also get a break. The ‘Benefit in Kind’ (BiK) rate for fully electric vehicles is 1% for 2021/22.