From Monday (August 11), thousands of Blue Badge holders could miss out on up to £3,750 in savings with the launch of a new scheme. The Government's Electric Car Grant portal, established following Labour's announcement of discounts on brand new electric vehicles (EVs), is set to go live next week.

The discount will be available to motorists purchasing vehicles priced under £37,000, as part of an effort to stimulate demand for sustainable and electric models. However, experts have warned that an astonishing 11,000 disabled Blue Badge holders may not qualify for the savings due to stringent affordability criteria.

Matt Fieldhouse, Group Managing Director and Car Expert at Mobility in Motion, has emphasised that only 20 of the top 40 most accessible and affordable EVs on the Motability

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