The Labour Party government has been dealt a major blow as motorists 'hold off' going electric. Experts have warned that drivers will only be able to get the £3,750 Electric Car Grant on certain vehicles.

Mike Thompson, chief operating officer at Leasing Options, said "there’s been a lot of confusion around vehicles that will qualify for the new scheme, and we really hope the Government clears things up soon".

He added: "What we do know is that to qualify, the car needs to have a recommended retail price of £37,000 or less. That means straight away, popular models like the Tesla Model Y are off the table.

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"On top of that, the size of the grant will depend on how sustainable the vehicle is. The greenest m

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