"Interest in electric cars in Scotland is accelerating thanks to a zero-interest loan fund from the Scottish Government – with more than half the £7.8 million pot already claimed.
The Low Carbon Transport Fund, which gives access to interest free loans of up to £35,000 to purchase an electric car.
The number of electric cars on Scotland’s roads in the last ten years has grown, with a 54% rise last year.
Scottish Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said: “A switch to electric vehicles is vital in helping us realize our vision of freeing Scotland’s towns, cities and communities from the damaging emissions of fossil-fueled vehicles by 2050.”
Matthew Eastwood from the Energy Saving Trust said: “With petrol prices starting to creep up, electric cars offer a terrific way to escape the pain at the pump.”
Electric cars cost approximately 2-3p per mile, around a fifth of the cost of conventionally fueled vehicles.
Applications to the Low Carbon Transport Fund are open until March 2017 or until all the funding has been allocated.
Commuters and private motorists can apply for the loan through Home Energy Scotland."