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Electric Vehicles

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 December 2025

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Questions (155)

Pa Daly

Pa Daly

Pa Daly

Question:

155. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to increase EV uptake amongst lower incomes households; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72926/25]

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Written answers

Darragh O'Brien

Minister for Transport

The Government is fully committed to supporting the transition to zero-emission and regularly reviews EV incentives and grants to ensure they are delivering value for money and supporting the delivery of the ambitious target to have 30% of private car fleet switched to electric by 2030.

Over €100m has been allocated in 2025 to support the continued transition to electric vehicles which includes funding for EV grants and EV charging infrastructure. It is also important to note that EV purchase costs have reduced in the last year due to the coming on stream of new EV brands and models from manufacturers.

Current incentives in place from Zero Emission Vehicle Ireland, and where applicable with support from taxation incentives through the Department of Finance, to support the continued transition to EVs and for the rollout of EV charging infrastructure, include:

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

• A Home Charger purchase grant scheme;

• An apartment charger scheme;

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

• Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) relief of up to €5000 for BEVs;

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

• Low rate of annual motor tax.

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