What is the ICE2EV scrappage grant for electric cars in Ireland?
The short answer
ICE2EV was a scrappage incentive that gave an extra €5,000 toward a new battery-electric car when you scrapped an eligible petrol or diesel vehicle registered in 2013 or earlier. It opened on 1 July 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis and its €10 million fund — capped at roughly 2,000 cars — was fully subscribed within about 75 minutes, so SEAI closed it the same day. It is not accepting applications and no reopening has been confirmed. The €3,500 SEAI purchase grant and VRT relief are unaffected. Combined support on a new BEV now tops out at about €6,600, on a car priced around €40,000: €3,500 grant + €2,800 VRT relief + €300 home charger grant.
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When does the ICE2EV scrappage scheme start?
It began on 1 July 2026 and closed the same morning. The €10 million fund ran out in roughly 75 minutes, far faster than anyone expected, and the scheme has not reopened.
Can I combine ICE2EV with the SEAI grant?
You could while it was open — the €5,000 stacked on the €3,500 SEAI grant for €8,500 of point-of-sale support. Since it closed on 1 July 2026 the grant stands alone at €3,500, with VRT relief (up to €2,800 in practice) and the €300 charger grant bringing total support to about €6,600.
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