Is the SEAI EV grant still available in 2026?

Yes. The €3,500 grant on a qualifying new BEV is current. It has not ended, and SEAI had announced no 2027 level as of October 2026.

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.

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 over €15,000 and up to €50,000. It is available now; SEAI had announced no 2027 grant level as of October 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 over €15,000 and up to €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. SEAI had not announced a 2027 grant level as of October 2026.

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