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Electric Vehicle Purchase Grant

€3,500 off the price of a new electric car, deducted by the dealer at the point of sale.

Amount€3,500off a new electric car
Who runs itSEAI
Best forBuyers of a new electric vehicle
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Work out your grant

A quick estimate. Not a guarantee — always confirm on the official source.

What it is

The grant applies to new battery electric vehicles only — not plug-in hybrids or used cars. Vans get a higher amount.

How much you can get

€3,500 off a new electric car.

Car€3,500
Small van€3,800
Large van€7,600

Who can get it

Buyers of a new battery electric vehicle priced between €15,000 and €60,000 (the upper cap drops to €50,000 from August 2026).

What you’ll need

  • A qualifying new battery EV
  • Purchase through a participating dealer

How to apply

  1. Choose a qualifying new EV
  2. The dealer applies and deducts the grant from the price

Worth knowing

Timing matters in 2026. The grant is for new battery electric vehicles only — no plug-in hybrids and no used cars — and the upper price cap drops from €60,000 to €50,000 for applications after 31 July 2026, so a higher-priced EV is cheaper to grant-fund before that date. If you are scrapping an older petrol or diesel car, stack the new ICE2EV scrappage grant on top for up to €8,500 off in total.

Common questions

How much is the Electric Vehicle Purchase Grant?

€3,500 off a new electric car. €3,500 off the price of a new electric car, deducted by the dealer at the point of sale.

Who qualifies for the Electric Vehicle Purchase Grant?

Buyers of a new battery electric vehicle priced between €15,000 and €60,000 (the upper cap drops to €50,000 from August 2026).

How do you apply for the Electric Vehicle Purchase Grant?

Choose a qualifying new EV The dealer applies and deducts the grant from the price

Official source: SEAI — EV grants. Figures current June 2026. This is a free guide, not a government service — always confirm on the official page.