Electric Vehicle Purchase Incentive closed

The Electric Vehicle Purchase Incentive (EVPI) has now closed after successfully allocating 1,210 incentives to Islanders and businesses. 

The scheme launched in August 2023 with the aim to encourage uptake of electric vehicles as the Island transitions away from petrol and diesel modes of transport. At 45%, transport remains the largest source of Jersey’s greenhouse gas emissions. 

Funding of around £4.3m was allocated for schemes to help increase the adoption of electric vehicles (including e-bikes) in the Carbon Neutral Roadmap, as agreed by the States Assembly in April 2022. Applications for the EVPI were administered on a first come, first served basis and there are currently no plans to re-run the scheme under this term of Government. 

Minister for the Environment, Deputy Steve Luce, said: “The demand for electric vehicles and the uptake of this incentive scheme was much greater and quicker than initially anticipated. I am pleased to see that many Islanders have benefited from receiving a grant of up to £3,500 towards the purchase of a new or used electric vehicle, helping to reduce Jersey’s transport emissions. 

“The funds for this incentive were coming to an end when I last made an announcement in October, and as expected the final incentives have now been allocated which naturally draws the scheme to a close. This scheme will continue to deliver significant emission reductions for years to come, due to an increase in electric journeys and decrease in petrol and diesel commutes. I would like to thank everyone involved and our approved vehicle retailers who supported the incentive and helped make it so successful.”

Individuals and small businesses can still apply for £350 towards the installation of an electric vehicle smart charger by visiting: gov.je/goelectriccharger.​