What is the total EV grant support available in Ireland in 2026?
The short answer
Stacking Ireland's EV incentives, a buyer of a qualifying new BEV can claim the €3,500 SEAI purchase grant plus up to €5,000 VRT relief (both running to 31 December 2026), and up to €300 toward a home charger. From 1 July 2026 the ICE2EV scrappage scheme adds €5,000 when scrapping an old petrol or diesel, lifting combined purchase support to around €8,500. Each measure applies to new battery-electric cars only — not PHEVs, used or imported EVs.
Related questions
Can I claim the SEAI grant and VRT relief together?
Yes. A qualifying new BEV gets the €3,500 SEAI grant plus up to €5,000 VRT relief, both available until 31 December 2026.
Do EV grants end in 2026?
The SEAI €3,500 grant and up-to-€5,000 VRT relief run through 31 December 2026. The SEAI price cap drops to €50,000 from 31 July 2026.
What is the maximum EV purchase support in 2026?
From 1 July 2026, the €3,500 SEAI grant plus the €5,000 ICE2EV scrappage top-up can reach €8,500 in combined purchase support, before up to €5,000 VRT relief.
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