Volkswagen is offering up to £4,500 to people affected by the expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

The offer is designed to help remove the worst polluting cars and ease the cost-of-living crisis for those driving older cars, who now face daily charges after the scheme launched on 29 August.

The amount on offer from Volkswagen ranges from £1,750 to £4,500 – depending on the VW model chosen – and is available as an alternative to current offers from the brand and Volkswagen Financial Services.

Electric, petrol and diesel cars qualify, including all current Volkswagen ID. models, the Polo and three small SUVs.

The cash discounts from Volkswagen are available to anyone in London’s 32 boroughs who qualifies for the Mayor of London’s scrappage scheme, which provides financial assistance to help Londoners scrap non-compliant cars, motorcycles and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The scheme offers up to £2,000 or a combination of cash and public transport passes.

The discounts can be used at any Volkswagen Retailer in the UK until 31 December, but customers must be able to prove their eligibility for the ULEZ scrappage scheme.