Zero Emissions Vehicles Ireland

Launched in Jan 2011, the scheme is provides a grant for qualifying new M1 (passenger car) battery electric vehicles (BEVs) when purchased privately.

Launched in 2018, the home charging scheme is open to homeowners to purchase and install an electric vehicle home charger unit.

Launched in February 2018, the Electric Small Public Service Vehicle Grant Scheme supports the uptake of EVs in the SPSVs sector (taxis, hackneys, and limousines). 

Launched in July 2022, the apartment charger grant assists residents and owners of apartments and other multi-unit developments who want to install a home charger for their EV.

Launched in January 2023, the strategy sets out the ambition and approach for the delivery of a national EV charging network, and the practical steps that will be taken to deliver this network across the country.

Launched in January 2023, the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme provides funding to install a network of publicly accessible chargers in communities nationwide.

In February 2024, the first ZEVI EV Charging Infrastructure LDV En-Route (Motorway) Grant Scheme was launched.

The Zero-Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle Purchase Grant Scheme opened in February 2024 to assist companies and enterprises who wish to buy zero-emission heavy duty vehicles.

Published in July 2024, the plan constitutes the first part of a National EV Charging Network Plan, focusing on the En-route, Motorway and Primary and Secondary Roads.

The second ZEVI TII EV Recharging Infrastructure Light Duty Vehicle National Road Grant Scheme was launched in October 2024 to support the development of high-powered EV recharging across Ireland’s National Road Network.

The Draft Strategy sets out the measures to be implemented to effectively collect, use, and make data available to appropriate stakeholders and end users.

The third ZEVI TII EV Recharging Infrastructure Light Duty Vehicle National Road Grant Scheme was launched in February 2025.

In February 2025, the L Category Grant Scheme for electric motorcycles was launched - a targeted initiative offering financial support towards the purchase of new electric motorcycles.

The Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan is the second element of the National EV Charging Network Plan.

In July 2025, the EV Fleet Assessment Grant was launched to helps businesses explore the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). 

A new green ‘flash’ on registration plates was introduced to make it easier to spot vehicles that emit no CO2 emissions on Irish roads.

Ireland Reaches Major Milestone in the Transition to Electric with 196,000 EVs Now on Irish Roads