The UK government have announced the first 9 cars that will receive a £5K (about $8K) grant towards purchase. The list is odd as it contains hybrids and some EVs but not the Tesla Roadster. Details also of new public charging points announced.
Mitsubishi i-MiEV: Jan 2011
Smart fortwo electric drive: Jan 2011
Peugeot iOn: Jan 2011
Nissan Leaf: March 2011
Tata Vista: March 2011
Citroen CZero: Early 2011
Vauxhall Ampera: Early 2012
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: Early 2012
Chevrolet Volt: Early 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11985866
Mitsubishi i-MiEV: Jan 2011
Smart fortwo electric drive: Jan 2011
Peugeot iOn: Jan 2011
Nissan Leaf: March 2011
Tata Vista: March 2011
Citroen CZero: Early 2011
Vauxhall Ampera: Early 2012
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid: Early 2012
Chevrolet Volt: Early 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11985866