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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Helena Horton Environment reporter

Ed Miliband accused of subsidising ‘wasteful and dangerous’ electric SUVs

A driver plugging in a charger at an electric vehicle charging station
SUVs were defined in the analysis as cars at least 155cm tall and with a ground clearance of 16cm or more. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA

Ed Miliband has been accused by MPs of subsidising dangerous and polluting “supersized status symbols” as his department hands grants to people who buy electric SUVs.

The Labour government is giving discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars, but Guardian analysis reveals 12 of the 37 eligible models are SUVs.

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