Description of support scheme
EV Grant Scheme provides grants for the purchase of private and commercial EVs.
Detailed information can be found on the SEAI website: https://www.seai.ie/grants/electric-vehicle-grants/
Amount
The amount of support varies.
For private EVs the maximum amount for support for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) is defined at EUR 5,000. For Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) the maximum amount of support from 1 July 2021 is EUR 2,500. It should be noted that no support is given for all EV’s with a price less than EUR 14,000.
For commercial EVs (Category N1- Vehicles for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes) the maximum amount is set at EUR 3,800. It should be noted that no support is given for all EV’s with a price less than EUR 14,000.
Addressees
Individuals, businesses and public entities.
Procedure
Interested applicants purchase the EV. The car dealer applies for the grant and if successful, the grant amount is deducted from the agreed price.
Competent authority
SEAI