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EV Electric vehicles

June 2026 · 8 min read · By CabNation team

EV grant changes 2026: what every taxi & PHV driver needs to know before buying

The UK's EV grants changed significantly in 2026 — and the £4,000 Plug-in Taxi Grant for purpose-built cabs has now closed. We break down exactly what's changed, which grants taxi and private hire drivers can still claim (up to £3,750 off a new electric car), and who qualifies.

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How to keep your taxi roadworthy and cut your running costs in 2026

June 2026 · 9 min read

Licensing & Costs

Clean Air Zones & ULEZ in 2026: the complete UK taxi driver's guide

June 2026 · 8 min read

Why taxi insurance has nearly doubled — and how to cut yours in 2026

June 2026 · 7 min read

Best fuel cards for UK taxi drivers in 2026

June 2026 · 6 min read

Electric vehicles

Going electric as a private hire driver: is it worth it in 2026?

June 2026 · 7 min read

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