Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland

As Ireland transitions to a more sustainable future, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a key component of reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector.

With over 125,000 electric vehicles registered today in Ireland, we are on target to achieve our goal of 195,000 EVs on the road by the end of 2025.

However, if we are to achieve our target of 30% of the vehicle fleet electrified by 2030, the widespread adoption of EVs will require a comprehensive charging infrastructure network that is accessible, reliable, and convenient for all drivers.

To support this, the Government of Ireland through Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) are investing €100m between now and 2025, in the delivery of EV infrastructure, as part of the EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy.

As well as investing in EV Infrastructure, the Government are committed to supporting the transition through the continuation of vehicle incentives such as the purchase grant for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), home and apartment charging schemes, benefit-in-kind tax relief for BEV’s, VRT relief of up to €5,000 for BEVs and a low rate of annual motor tax.

Current Government supports available for vehicles include:

• A purchase grant for battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

• An apartment charger scheme.

• Benefit-in-Kind tax relief for battery electric vehicles.

• VRT relief of up to €5,000 for BEVs.

• eSPSV grant scheme – a grant for taxi drivers to make the switch to an EV.

• ZEHDV grant scheme – a grant for HDVs to bridge the gap between a low emission vehicle.

• Low rate of annual motor tax.