See all Motoring Advice If you're thinking of buying a new Electric car there are a number incentives available from the government that will help you make the switch to EV.
What grants are available when buying an electric car in Ireland?
From the off-set, you will be entitled to a maximum grant of €3,500 when purchasing a passenger electric car privately through a dealer.
Approved EVs (electric vehicles) with a full price of more than €60,000 and less than €14,000 will not receive a grant. The full price of the vehicle to the customer includes all optional extras, paint, delivery and any other chargers but excludes any incentives such as grants or rebates.
The grant amount will depend on the list price of the vehicle. This is the full non-discounted price in the absence of VRT relief or grant support.
Electric vehicle purchase grand breakdown:
Passenger EV Price | Grant |
€14,000-€15,000 | €1,500 |
€15,000-€16,000 | €2,000 |
€16,000-€17,000 | €2,500 |
€17,000-€18,000 | €3,000 |
€18,000-€60,000 | €3,500 |
How much is Motor Tax for an Electric Vehicle in Ireland?
The annual motor tax rate for an electric vehicle in Ireland is a fixed rate of €120 per year currently. Electric vehicles are the lowest tax band for motor tax.
Is there a grant for electric vehicle home chargers in Ireland?
When purchasing an electric car, we would highly recommend you get a charger installed in your home, so that you are not solely reliant on the public charging network.
The scheme which is run via the SEAI provides a grant up to the value of €300 towards the purchase and installation of a home charger unit. To receive payment, you must ensure that you use a Safe Electric Registered Electrical Contractor.
The grant is open to homeowners to apply for a grant, whether they own an electric vehicle or not. This charge point can also be used for visitor use or at rented accommodation.
Commercial Vehicle Electric Vehicle Grants
Through the SEAI, you can apply for a grant towards the purchase of alight commercial vehicle for business, public entities and private individuals. N1 category vehicles are typically small goods carrying vans with a technically permissible maximum mass of less than 3500kg. For the purpose of the grant SEAI will classify these as N1S vehicles.
A maximum grant of €3,800 is available for qualifying N1S category BEVs. Approved EVs with a list price of over €60,000 or less than €14,000 will not receive a grant. It should be noted that these grants apply to new vehicles only and cannot be claimed on second hand vehicles.
The grant level depends on the list price of the vehicle. This is the full non-discounted price in the absence of VRT relief or grant support.
Commercial EV Price | Grant |
€14,000-€15,000 | €2,000 |
€15,000-€16,000 | €2,500 |
€16,000-€17,000 | €3,000 |
€17,000-€18,000 | €3,500 |
€18,000-€60,000 | €3,800 |
How to apply for the electric vehicle grants in Ireland?
- Choose your electric vehicle make/model >Search Electric Cars For Sale in Ireland
- Book a test drive on Carzone and head to your chosen car dealership
- When you've found the right electric car for you, the dealer will apply for the grant for you. The grant amount is deducted from the total price agreed for your new Electric Vehicle.