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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Drivers to Get Up to £3,750 Off New Electric Cars Under Government Scheme
Caption: Drivers to Get Up to £3,750 Off New Electric Cars Under Government Scheme. UK drivers could soon save up to £3,750 on a new electric vehicle, thanks to a government scheme aimed at speeding up the shift away from petrol and diesel. The grants will apply to EVs priced under £37,000, with the cleanest models receiving the largest discounts, according to the Department for Transport. Carmakers can apply for the funding from Wednesday, and discounted cars are expected to appear in showrooms within weeks. The £650 million scheme will run for three years, with buyers able to access the savings directly at the dealership But critics say charging infrastructure remains a major barrier. While there are 1.3 million EVs on UK roads, only 82,000 public charging points are available. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has pledged an additional £63 million to help expand charging networks nationwide. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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