Motorists are just weeks away from seeing new number plates on the road, which could lead to an explosion in the number of new electric cars.
On September 1, 2025, new "75" number plate identifiers will be rolled out, denoting the most recently released cars.
The new "75" plates follow the introduction of the "25" tag on March 1 earlier this year.
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This tradition of introducing the new number plate tag twice a year has been in place since 2001, falling in March and September every year.
Drivers will see the new '75' tag on number plates on September 1
| PADespite the frequency of changes, many drivers are unaware of what the different parts of a standard number plate mean.
The first two letters represent the DVLA tag for the location where the car was first registered, followed by two numbers indicating the year of registration.
The final three letters are completely random, although drivers can continue to buy personalised registration plates.
March and September are often seen as the two bright periods of the year, where new and used car sales flourish and often peak.
New number plate identifiers are released twice per year
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While the "25" or "75" number plate tags do not change anything about the vehicle, some motorists enjoy having the latest cars on the road.
The market stimulation can also help motorists who are looking to buy a new or second-hand car, as well as those vying to sell their vehicles.
Newer vehicles with a "25" or "75" identification tag can command a higher price, given the lower mileage, lack of repair issues and generally good condition.
This September, more than most, could lead to an influx of drivers choosing to invest in new electric vehicles.
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Labour's £650million Electric Car Grant can help motorists save up to £3,750 off the list price of an EV if it costs less than £37,000.
It comes as the Government looks to incentivise drivers towards using cleaner vehicles and make petrol and diesel cars an unattractive option.
The Zero Emission Vehicle mandate requires manufacturers to have a minimum proportion of sales come from electric cars, with a target of 28 per cent by the end of the year.
This will gradually increase to reach 80 per cent by the end of the decade and 100 per cent in 2035, when only zero emission vehicles will be on the market.
The Renault 5 E-Tech is part of the Government's Electric Car Grant | RENAULTLabour is beginning to roll out the eligible vehicles included in the Electric Car Grant, while many other manufacturers have launched their own discounts in anticipation of the ECG launch.
Drivers can receive a maximum discount of £3,750 and a smaller incentive worth £1,500. At present, the Government has not made any vehicles eligible for the higher grant.
All electric vehicles eligible for the £1,500 Electric Car Grant
- Citroen e-C3
- Citroen e-C4
- Citroen e-C5
- Citroen e-Berlingo
- Renault Alpine A290
- Renault Megane
- Renault 4
- Renault 5
- Renault Scenic
- Nissan Micra
- Nissan Ariya
- Vauxhall Corsa Electric
- Vauxhall Combo Life Electric
- Vauxhall Astra Electric
- Vauxhall Mokka Electric
- Vauxhall Frontera Electric
- Vauxhall Grandland Electric