Scottish Fund

Posted 17th Sep 2026 by Mathew Smith

Could your next electric minibus receive up to £95,000 in funding?

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The latest round of the Plugged-in Communities Grant has opened, with a further £4 million available to help community transport organisations in Scotland move to zero-emission vehicles.

Eligible organisations can receive:

  • Up to £75,000 towards the cost of a fully electric community transport vehicle
  • Up to £95,000 in total where eligible accessibility adaptations and charging infrastructure are included
  • No match funding requirement

The funding includes electric minibuses and wheelchair accessible vehicles, making this a significant opportunity for community transport operators considering replacing diesel vehicles or expanding their fleet.

At GM Coachwork, we can help you specify the right electric minibus for your operation, including passenger capacity, seating layouts and wheelchair accessibility, and provide the formal supplier quotation required for your application

Funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to availability, so it makes sense to start planning early.

Considering an electric minibus? Talk to our minibus team and we’ll help you explore the options.

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