Kia UK has confirmed the EV4 and PV5 Passenger as its first vehicles to gain support from the UK government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG).
Every EV4 ‘Air’ and PV5 Passenger ‘Essential’ and ‘Plus’ now qualify for the ECG Band 2, providing £1,500 off the on-the-road purchase price.
This includes both battery options for both vehicles.
Kia’s eligible models include a 7-year/100,000-mile warranty, or 8-years for the high-voltage battery.
To qualify for the grant, EVs must meet strict minimum criteria covering emissions, range, sustainability and warranty support.
The ECG criteria requires brands to have SBTi – Science Based Targets initiative – verification, which sets greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions targets in line with what is needed to keep global heating below damaging levels and reach net zero by 2050 at latest.
Kia plans to introduce 15 EV and 10 hybrid models by 2030, while all its manufacturing sites will be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2040.
The company is pursuing multiple global initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality across the entire product lifecycle by 2045, including achieving RE100, conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for all vehicle models, and strengthening its electrification strategy.
Paul Philpott, President & CEO of Kia UK, said, “We are delighted that Kia customers can now benefit from the UK government’s Electric Car Grant.
“This milestone demonstrates our commitment to making electric mobility accessible, practical, and affordable.
“With the support of the grant, even more drivers can experience the innovation, reliability, and sustainability that Kia electric vehicles have become known for.
“This eligibility comes at an important time, as our nationwide network of PBV Centres become operational, delivering the new award-winning PV5 to customers”.
