Jersey’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Program Concludes

The program designed to assist individuals in Jersey with purchasing electric vehicles has concluded, having distributed over 1,200 incentives to island residents and businesses. This initiative, known as the Electric Vehicle Purchase Incentive (EVPI) scheme, was launched in August 2023. Through this scheme, islanders were eligible to receive financial support of up to £3,500 for the acquisition of either a new or pre-owned electric car or van. Deputy Steve Luce, the Minister for the Environment, commented that the adoption rate for the incentive proved to be “much greater and quicker” than initially projected. According to Infrastructure and Environment, transportation continues to be Jersey’s primary contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 45%. The environment minister conveyed his satisfaction regarding the significant number of islanders who had utilized the scheme. He further stated: “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.”