Electric vehicles
ICE2EV Scrappage Grant
New for 2026 — an extra €5,000 toward a new electric car when you scrap an old petrol or diesel one.
AmountExtra €5,000scrap an old car for an EV
Who runs itSEAI
Best forOwners of a pre-2013 car
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Work out your grant
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What it is
Stacked with the standard EV grant, this can mean up to €8,500 off a new electric car. The fund opens in July 2026.
How much you can get
Extra €5,000 scrap an old car for an EV.
Who can get it
Owners scrapping a pre-2013 petrol or diesel car who buy a new battery electric car.
What you’ll need
- A pre-2013 car to scrap
- Purchase of a new electric car
How to apply
- Wait for the scheme to open (July 2026)
- Scrap your old car at an authorised facility
- Claim the grant with your EV purchase
Official source: SEAI — EV grants. Figures current June 2026. This is a free guide, not a government service — always confirm on the official page.