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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: UK Government Promises to Cut Costs for Electric Car Buyers
Caption: UK Government Promises to Cut Costs for Electric Car Buyers. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has pledged that electric vehicles will soon become more affordable for UK drivers. Speaking to the BBC, she stopped short of confirming whether direct grants or subsidies will be offered, despite reports suggesting Labour is preparing a £700 million incentive package. Instead, Alexander pointed to £25 million earmarked for councils to install pavement gullies, helping people without driveways charge their cars, alongside £63 million for broader EV infrastructure. The Conservatives welcomed the investment but criticised the government for what they called “forcing” families into costly EVs. Currently, electric vehicles cost nearly twice as much as petrol cars—averaging £22,000—though cheaper models from China are emerging. Alexander promised more details later this week, saying, “We will be making it cheaper for those who want to switch to electric.” Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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