Pioneering motorists will receive up to £5,000 to buy an ultra-low carbon car, and the roll-out of supporting infrastructure will begin in selected regions, the Government announced today.
The Plug-in Car Grant will be distributed directly to the consumer at the point of purchase and will be available across the UK from January 2011, by which time a range of eligible vehicles is expected to be available.
The Northwest is also working with the Office for Low Emission Vehicles on the roll out of charging infrastructure, with Newcastle, London and Milton Keynes announced as the first pilot areas.