Electric Car Grant: New Renault and BMW models qualify for maximum £3,750 discount

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New additions double the number of vehicles eligible for maximum discount, meaning drivers can now get £3,750 off eight models from some of the UK's most popular brands

New cars from Renault and BMW have today been added to the list of models eligible for the maximum £3,750 discount under the government's Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme. According to an update today...

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