Another popular car brand has launched huge discounts on its electric vehicles ahead of Labour's planned incentive scheme.

Chinese-owned Skywell UK has introduced a new £3,750 electric vehicle incentive, responding to complications surrounding the Government's newly announced Electric Car Grant.

The company aims to prevent customer delays while gathering necessary documentation for Government approval for the Electric Car Grant.

This independent incentive means the Skywell BE11 SUV now starts at £27,245 for the 72kWh Standard Range model.

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British customers purchasing the BE11 before September's end can combine the new £3,750 incentive with an existing £6,000 dealer finance deposit contribution.

This brings the Long Range model with its 86kWh battery and 304-mile range down to an affordable price of £30,245.

The initiative comes as manufacturers face uncertainty over the new grant scheme, which was announced earlier this month.

The Government's Electric Car Grant features a tiered system based on "Science Based Target" initiative factors during production.

Vehicles must be priced below £37,000 to qualify, with Skywell's Standard Range model potentially eligible at £36,995.

Multiple conditions and documentation requirements have been established by the Government before vehicles can join the new electric car grant programme, creating a backlog for manufacturers, dealerships and buyers.

Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood stated that Chinese manufacturers may not have the chance to be part of the scheme.

The Labour MP for Nottingham South cited concerns around Chinese automakers using coal to power manufacturing sites, throwing the future of the grants for Chinese cars into question.

David Clark, General Manager of Skywell UK, stated: "A number of caveats and requirements have been set by the Government before any vehicle is approved onto the new electric car grant scheme, which has left manufacturers, dealers and customers in limbo."

He explained that while the company wishes to begin the application process straight away, collecting all necessary paperwork from Skywell could require several months.

Clark emphasised that buyers require certainty and clear information, arguing they shouldn't face additional waiting periods.

Rosy He, Sales Director for Skyworth, who visited Britain this week after the Government's announcement, remarked: "We have seen the UK Government apply automotive incentives previously for UK consumers to great effect.

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"The 'Scrappage Scheme' and 'Plug-In Car Grant' offered previously, worked well to boost the UK economy and automotive industries.

"We will, of course, work with the UK Government, in hopes our vehicles can be eligible for the scheme."

Skyworth Group, the parent company behind Skywell, has pledged to support the British market by funding this temporary incentive.

Rosy He added: "We want to show UK customers that we fully support the shift to electrification."