UK Government Plug-in Taxi Grant (PiTG)

The Plug-in Taxi Grant (PiTG) is introduced as an incentive scheme designed to support the uptake of purpose built ULEV taxis in the United Kingdom. The essence is to bridge the cost gap that currently exists between taxis powered by internal combustion engines versus new ultra-low emission technologies.

The Plug-in Taxi Grant (PiTG) scheme offers a discount on the price of eligible taxis of up to a maximum of £4,000 or £3,000, depending on the vehicle’s range, emissions and design. To be eligible, the vehicle must be wheelchair accessible. Under the PiTG scheme, eligible taxis are allocated into 1 of 2 categories based on their carbon emissions and zero-emission range. Category 1 PiTG (up to £4000) covers a zero-emission range of 70 miles or more and emissions of less than 50gCO2/km while Category 2 PiTG (up to £3,000) a zero-emission range of 10 to 69 miles and emissions of less than 50gCO2/km.

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All taxi drivers and businesses buying or leasing a new purpose-built taxi can benefit from the grant if the vehicle is eligible. They do not need to apply directly for the PiTG. Vehicle manufacturers should apply for their models to be approved for the grant. Then approved dealerships and manufacturers should make a claim on behalf of their customers.

Eligibility

The Plug-in Taxi Grant is only available to newly purchased taxis. Second-hand taxis will not be eligible for the grant. Conversions of vehicles into taxis after they have been registered will also not be eligible for the grant.

Application Process

Manufacturers or their UK sole authorised representatives wishing to apply for a vehicle to become eligible for the PiTG should:

• complete form A : PiTG scheme number application
• complete form B: plug-in taxi grant application cover sheet
• attach the required supporting evidence in English

Form A should be submitted to PlugInApprovals@vca.gov.uk in the first instance. The VCA will then supply access to the large file transfer system for submission of Form B and supporting evidence.

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Once a vehicle has been formally approved for the Plug-in Taxi Grant (PiTG) scheme, the manufacturer and its selected dealerships will be given access to an online portal, through which they can register claims for eligible vehicles. Claims will be paid to the manufacturer on a monthly basis. Further details of this process will be made available to the applicant once a vehicle has been formally approved for the scheme. From the customer’s point of view, the Plug-in Taxi Grant is deducted from the price of the vehicle at the point of sale by the dealership, so there is no paperwork for them to complete in order to benefit from the grant. For an approved vehicle to go on to receive the grant, it also must be sold and used as a licenced taxi.

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Application Deadline

5 April 2026, 11:59pm (Midnight)