EV Incentives & Grants in Leicester
Complete guide to electric vehicle incentives, grants, and financing for Leicester residents and businesses. Last verified: 14 August 2026.
Available Incentives in Leicester
Plug-in Car Grant
The UK government Plug-in Grant provides up to £3,500 off the price of a new electric car.
Eligibility:
- New electric cars under £35,000 OTR
- Must be ODA-approved vehicle
- BEV or PHEV with emissions under 50g/km
- Applied automatically by dealer
EV Homecharge Scheme
Get up to £350 towards the cost of installing a home charge point.
Eligibility:
- Homeowners, flat owners, or renters
- Off-street parking required
- Installer must be OLEV-approved
- One chargepoint per vehicle
Company Car Tax (BIK)
Electric vehicles benefit from the lowest Benefit in Kind rate at just 2% for 2025/26.
Eligibility:
- Must be a company car
- Vehicle must be zero-emission
- BIK reported to HMRC
- Tax paid via PAYE
Salary Sacrifice
Lease an EV through your employer and save thousands via salary sacrifice at the 2% BIK rate.
Eligibility:
- Employer must offer salary sacrifice scheme
- Minimum lease term typically 12 months
- BIK tax applies at 2%
- Savings at your marginal tax rate
First-Year Capital Allowance
Businesses can claim 100% first-year allowance on new zero-emission cars.
Eligibility:
- New zero-emission cars only
- Limited companies, partnerships, or sole traders
- Must be used for business purposes
- Claimed via tax return
VED Exemption
Zero-emission vehicles are exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax).
Eligibility:
- All zero-emission vehicles
- Applies from first registration
- New rates apply from April 2025
Leicester City Council EV Grant
Leicester City Council offers grants to support EV adoption for local residents.
Eligibility:
- Leicester resident
- Income-capped eligibility
- New or used EVs
- Application required
EV Dealers in Leicester
Lookers Leicester
Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda
Sytner Leicester
BMW, MINI, Mercedes-Benz
Evans Halshaw Leicester
Ford, Vauxhall, Peugeot
Pentagon Leicester
Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi
Listers Leicester
Honda, Mazda, Volvo
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I qualify for the Plug-in Grant in Leicester?▾
You qualify if you are buying a new electric car under £35,000 OTR that is ODA-approved. The grant is applied automatically by the dealer - you don't need to do anything.
Can I get both the Plug-in Grant and the Leicester City Council grant?▾
Yes, you can potentially stack both grants. The Plug-in Grant is applied by the dealer, and the Leicester City Council grant is a separate application. Check eligibility for each.
How does salary sacrifice work for EVs?▾
Your employer leases an EV on your behalf. The monthly lease payment is deducted from your salary before tax. With the 2% BIK rate, you save at your marginal tax rate (20% or 40%).
Where can I charge my EV in Leicester?▾
Leicester has numerous public charging points from providers like Pod Point, ChargePlace Scotland, and others. Use Zap-Map to find chargers near you.
What EVs qualify for the Plug-in Grant?▾
Only new electric cars under £35,000 OTR that are ODA-approved qualify. Popular qualifying models include Nissan Leaf, MG4, Vauxhall Corsa-e, and Volkswagen ID.3 Pure.
Ready to Go Electric in Leicester?
Calculate your savings with salary sacrifice or check which grants you qualify for.