Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 April 2026
415. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport whether additional rounds of the electric small public service vehicle grant scheme are planned for 2026 or 2027; the timeline for same; the anticipated funding for future rounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28617/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Electric Small Public Service Vehicle Scheme (eSPSV) supports the uptake of electric vehicles in the SPSVs sector (taxis, hackneys, and limousines). The scheme is funded by the Department of Transport and administered by the National Transport Authority of Ireland (NTA).
The 2026 Scheme has been allocated funding of €7 million, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to supporting SPSV operators to transition to electric vehicles. This continued investment represents one of the largest targeted EV incentives for small public service vehicles.
Due to the record number of applications, the eSPSV26 Grant Scheme is now fully subscribed. The NTA has paused the scheme and will review and process the eligible applications received. Following assessment of the initial applications, the scheme may reopen later in the year.
The EV grant system is continually reviewed to optimise EV purchasing with a view to replacing older, polluting vehicles. It should be noted that decisions on financial incentives, including EV grants, must be taken in the context of overall financial sustainability.
Government’s aim is to create an optimum environment for EVs and to make it possible for anyone who wants an EV to have one. We will continue to take a balanced approach, ensuring that our incentives and policy measures are both ambitious and deliverable within our current environment.
