A CAR retailer in Reading is helping drivers looking to make the switch to electric cars with a new scheme.
Waylands Volvo Reading, based on Imperial Way, has launched an initative which provides a £1,500 discount on one of its models.
It is aimed at helping to support the growing demand for electric vehicles and make sustainable driving more accessible to motorists across the region.
The grant can be applied to any new model of the Volvo EX30, the company’s smallest fully-electric SUV, built using recycled materials and boasting the lowest CO2 footprint of any Volvo.
The £1,500 grant is available immediately and can be redeemed across cash purchases, Volvo loans, and PCP finance options.
This local initiative comes in response to the UK Government’s recently announced Electric Car Grant scheme, which aims to accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles.
While Volvo Car UK awaits confirmation of its application to the scheme, the retailer has introduced its own self-funded grant to ensure local customers don’t have to wait to benefit.
Daryl Best, General Manager at Waylands Volvo Reading, said: “We’re proud to help drive the charge toward electrification here in Reading with this new £1,500 grant that can be used when purchasing the Volvo EX30 – one of the most innovative and sustainable vehicles we’ve ever offered.
“As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, it’s important we make the transition as accessible and rewarding as possible.
“By introducing this grant, we’re helping drivers take that next step toward a zero-emission future, giving our community the opportunity to lead the charge towards cleaner, greener driving.
“I’d encourage Reading drivers to visit Waylands Volvo Reading to learn more about the initiative and the Volvo EX30, see the model’s capabilities first-hand, and to chat to our friendly team of experts about switching to electric.”
