Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 June 2026
156. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the analysis used to determine the recently announced new price threshold for the SEAI electric vehicle purchase grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44712/26]
View answerThe 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.
From 31st July 2026, the maximum eligible vehicle price threshold for the SEAI EV Purchase Grant now be €50,000, rather than €60,000. This change has been made to reflect the increased number of lower priced EVs available on the market, and to target funding for EV transition towards lower price bracket cars, enabling a greater proportion of the funding available within the National Development Plan to support the roll-out of public charging infrastructure. This is in line with the National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy currently being revised, with a refreshed strategy for 2026-2028 published for consultation between February and April.
The amended price threshold will come into place for new applications received after 31 July 2026. It will not affect applications approved or submitted prior to this date, which will continue to be assessed under the current threshold.
