UK car buyers can now drive a bargain with average discounts nearing £6,000, according to new data from Insider Car Deals. This represents a 10% cut across all petrol, diesel, and electric vehicles sold in the UK, with some models experiencing even larger reductions.
The typical discount available across all types of cars is 11.4%, which translates to £5,911 for on-the-road prices that include extras like road tax, registration fees, number plates, delivery, and VAT. However, electric vehicle (EV) discounts are slightly higher at 12.9%. The savings from government EV grants apply to certain models, resulting in larger price reductions.
Despite the discounts, car industry executives claim that official EV sales targets are too ambitious and lead to unsustainable discounts on battery cars amid intense competition from new Chinese brands. For instance, a popular British-made Nissan Qashqai can be found at 17.9% off its recommended retail price, while its electric counterpart has only seen a 13.1% discount.
Kia's Niro EV can be purchased for £38,460 without any government grants, whereas the hybrid model offers a more substantial 13.2% discount. Whichever option buyers choose, haggling usually pays off, particularly towards the end of the month or quarter when dealers may need to meet sales targets.
While electric cars often come with higher upfront costs, their total cost of ownership can be lower due to energy-efficient battery motors and reduced maintenance expenses. According to Colin Walker from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), this can lead to significant savings for drivers who can charge their vehicles at home.
The UK's electric car grant has helped bridge the gap between electric and petrol prices, with some models now offering comparable costs after the government incentives are applied. This trend is expected to continue as manufacturers compete to meet EV sales targets, making more affordable options available to consumers.
The typical discount available across all types of cars is 11.4%, which translates to £5,911 for on-the-road prices that include extras like road tax, registration fees, number plates, delivery, and VAT. However, electric vehicle (EV) discounts are slightly higher at 12.9%. The savings from government EV grants apply to certain models, resulting in larger price reductions.
Despite the discounts, car industry executives claim that official EV sales targets are too ambitious and lead to unsustainable discounts on battery cars amid intense competition from new Chinese brands. For instance, a popular British-made Nissan Qashqai can be found at 17.9% off its recommended retail price, while its electric counterpart has only seen a 13.1% discount.
Kia's Niro EV can be purchased for £38,460 without any government grants, whereas the hybrid model offers a more substantial 13.2% discount. Whichever option buyers choose, haggling usually pays off, particularly towards the end of the month or quarter when dealers may need to meet sales targets.
While electric cars often come with higher upfront costs, their total cost of ownership can be lower due to energy-efficient battery motors and reduced maintenance expenses. According to Colin Walker from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), this can lead to significant savings for drivers who can charge their vehicles at home.
The UK's electric car grant has helped bridge the gap between electric and petrol prices, with some models now offering comparable costs after the government incentives are applied. This trend is expected to continue as manufacturers compete to meet EV sales targets, making more affordable options available to consumers.
, like, what's happening? anyway, i think its great that gov grants have helped bring down electric costs, but at the same time, 10% across all types is still pretty steep 
. i wonder if its a good idea to make electric cars more affordable just to meet sales targets 
. and isn't it funny how manufacturers are suddenly making hybrid models more attractive? like, what's the diff between them? 
But in this case, let's just say that a £6k discount on cars isn't so bad after all! 
It's like the saying goes, "you can't have everything, but you can have some great deals" 
. Seriously though, these discounts are huge and it's amazing how they're making electric vehicles more accessible to people. I mean, think about it, the total cost of ownership for an EV is actually lower than a petrol car... that's like finding a golden egg in your backyard! 
, so we might see even more discounts popping up in the future 
. anyone else getting ready to buy a new car?
I'm loving the discounts on new cars in the UK right now! £6k off is a massive saving and it's making electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible for everyone. 
I mean, who doesn't want to save that kind of cash? 
The EV grants are definitely helping bridge the gap between petrol and electric prices, which is awesome. It's great to see manufacturers competing to meet sales targets, it means we'll get even more affordable options in the future. 
Maybe this will finally encourage some people to switch from petrol to electric... or should I say, petrol to plug-in 
i'm thinking of getting a nissan qashqai electric instead of the hybrid one, it's gonna be cheaper 
anyway, i think it's great that uk buyers can snag such good deals on e-vehicles - £38k for a kia niro ev is a bargain! plus, all this competition between brands means we get more affordable options and better fuel efficiency for everyone 
. electric cars are gettin more affordable by the day so who knows what the future holds 
plus, with the UK's electric grant, it's not just about saving money upfront but also the long-term costs of ownership - energy-efficient batteries and less maintenance = big savings for drivers! 
I think it's fascinating how the UK car market has responded to government pressure for electric vehicle adoption with such significant discounts 
, others like Kia are offering substantial incentives for hybrid models too.
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- you gotta weigh the pros & cons! 
. I'm glad the government is stepping in to help make electric cars more affordable, though - my friend just got an EV and she's saving so much on fuel costs 
. they're having to offer huge discounts just to stay competitive with all these new Chinese brands 
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), so this sounds like a dream come true. I just wish they'd offer more discounts for older models or something - it's still hard to justify spending that much cash on a new car