Electric Car Grant: Citroën EVs the first approved for £1,500 government discount

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Citroën ë-C4 - Credit: Citroën
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Citroën ë-C4 - Credit: Citroën

Government confirms first electric models to secure discounts through £650m Electric Car Grant scheme

Drivers considering making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) can now save £1,500 on four Citroën models under the government's Electric Car Grant scheme. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirmed...

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