Buying an electric car? The State knocks up to €3,500 off — and unlike most grants, you barely lift a finger: the dealer applies for you and takes it straight off the price. One date to know right now: from 31 July 2026 the qualifying price cap drops from €60,000 to €50,000 — so cars in that €50-60k band only qualify for a few more weeks.
Quick facts
- Grant
- Up to €3,500 (new battery EVs)
- Price band
- €14,000–€60,000 → drops to €50,000 on 31 July 2026
- Who applies
- The dealer — deducted at point of sale
- Also
- VRT relief on top for qualifying EVs
How much is the EV grant and what qualifies?
Up to €3,500 off a new battery-electric car priced between €14,000 and €60,000 — new vehicles only.
Used imports and plug-in hybrids don't qualify for the purchase grant. VRT relief applies on top for qualifying EVs, which together with the grant meaningfully closes the gap to petrol prices.
What changes on 31 July 2026?
The maximum qualifying price drops from €60,000 to €50,000 — cars between €50k and €60k lose the grant.
If the car you want sits in that band, the order date matters — talk to the dealer about locking the grant in before the change. Below €50,000, nothing changes.
How do I actually get it?
You don't apply — the dealer does, and the grant comes straight off the price you pay.
This is the rare grant with zero paperwork for you: the price on the forecourt should already reflect it. Worth confirming the car qualifies and the grant is included in the quoted price before signing.
What about a home charger?
A separate SEAI home charger grant helps with installation costs — and pairs beautifully with the solar grant.
Check the SEAI site for the current home charger support. And if you're making the switch: an EV charged from grant-funded solar panels on a night-rate tariff is about the cheapest driving available in Ireland. Switching energy plans matters too — see our switching guide.
General information, not financial or legal advice. Rules and amounts change — confirm the current details on the official source (Gov.ie, SEAI.ie, HSE.ie or Citizens Information) before you claim.
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