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Switched on taxis loan

Interest free loan to help you buy an ultra low emission taxi.

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Please note that this page contains information and links most relevant for people living in Scotland.

The switched on taxis loan has now closed and will not be reopening for new applications.

It was part of the wider low carbon transport loan (LCTL), which also included a range of loans designed to support Scottish households and businesses switch to electric vehicles.

From 2011 to 2026, the LCTL provided over £251,521,267 through 9,621 interest-free loans, supporting the purchase of 9,735 ultra-low and zero emission vehicles.

This loan is now closed; however, Scottish Government funding continues to address the remaining barriers to EV uptake. This includes improving access to charging for households without off-street parking, expanding infrastructure in rural and island communities, and supporting charge point installation in workplaces and shared residential settings.

View the full list of the transport funding we offer in Scotland.

Last updated: 3 June 2026