Govt offers £7.5m to boost uptake of electric motorcycles

Posted on 7 Apr 2015 by Tim Brown

Electric motorcycles and scooters will join cars, vans, trucks and buses in the Government’s drive for greener vehicles, Business Minister Matthew Hancock has announced.

The Government announced last month that up to £7.5m will be set aside to boost the uptake for electric two wheelers and help bikers bridge the cost gap between a zero emission electric motorcycle and conventional petrol versions. The grant could offer up to £1,500 off the purchase price and allow motorcyclists to reduce both…

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