💰 GRANTS & INCENTIVES

EV Grant Calculator
Up to €8,500 Available

Calculate your SEAI grant + VRT relief. Valid for 2026. Dealer applies grants automatically.

Price cap is now €50,000 (dropped from €60,000 on 31 July 2026). VRT relief is legislated to expire 31 December 2026.

What the State takes off the price

€7,000

Bringing a €45,000 car to €38,000. The dealer applies both at purchase — you pay the final price, you do not claim it back.

SEAI purchase grant
€3,500
VRT relief
€3,500
Total off the price
€7,000
You pay
€38,000

VRT relief tapers away and stops entirely above €50,000, and the SEAI grant has both a floor and a ceiling on list price — which is why a slightly cheaper trim can be several thousand euro better off than the one above it. Grant rates and the price cap are scheduled to change; confirm with the dealer before you order.

💡 Additional Benefits

  • Motor Tax: €120/year (lowest rate)
  • Home Charger: €300 grant from SEAI
  • Company Car: Reduced BIK rates
  • Running Costs: 70% cheaper than petrol

📋 Eligibility

  • New battery electric vehicle (BEV)
  • Private purchase (not fleet/taxi)
  • Price between €14k and €50k
  • SEAI approved model

How to Apply

You don't need to apply! Your dealer handles the entire grant application process.

  1. Choose your EV from an authorized dealer
  2. Dealer confirms grant eligibility
  3. Dealer applies for grants on your behalf
  4. You pay the final price (after grants deducted)
  5. Drive away in your new EV!

Grant is paid directly to the dealer by SEAI. VRT relief is applied at registration. The process is seamless for you.