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How much is the SEAI electric car grant in Ireland in 2026?

The short answer

The SEAI grant is €3,500 off a new battery-electric car priced between €14,000 and €50,000. It runs until 31 December 2026. The upper price cap was cut from €60,000 to €50,000 on 31 July 2026. The grant applies to new BEVs only — not used or imported EVs, and not plug-in hybrids since 2022.

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) pays a €3,500 purchase grant on a new battery-electric vehicle (BEV) with a full price between €14,000 and €50,000. The grant is applied at the dealership, so you pay the reduced price up front rather than claiming it back. The qualifying price cap was cut from €60,000 to €50,000 for grant applications received after 6pm on 31 July 2026, and the scheme is confirmed to run through 31 December 2026.

Related questions

Is the SEAI EV grant still available in 2026?

Yes. The €3,500 grant on a qualifying new BEV is current and runs until 31 December 2026. It has not ended.

Does the SEAI grant cover plug-in hybrids?

No. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) have not been eligible for the SEAI purchase grant since 2022. Only new battery-electric cars qualify.

How is the €3,500 grant paid?

It is deducted at the dealership at the point of sale, so the listed price you pay is already reduced — you do not apply for a refund afterwards.

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