Zero Emissions Vehicles Ireland

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

Launched in Jan 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 Jan 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. 

Launched in January 2024, the Scheme awards grants to assist companies and enterprises who wish to buy zero-emission heavy duty vehicles (ZEHDV).

The Draft Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan is the second element of the National EV Charging Network Plan and follows the development of the National Road Network EV Charging Plan.

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

Published in July 2024, the Universal Design Guidelines support the roll out of universally accessible charging infrastructure across Ireland.

The Draft Strategy aims to ensure that there is high-quality data regarding the public EV recharging infrastructure in Ireland.

In February 2025, the LDV3 scheme was launched to accelerate the development of high-powered EV charging infrastructure across Ireland’s road network.
 

Launched in February 2025, the L Category Grant Scheme for electric motorcycles is a targeted initiative offering financial support towards the purchase of new electric motorcycles.

Launched in February 2025, the Shared Charging Pilot Scheme is an innovative, peer-to-peer programme that enables homeowners to rent their EV chargers to others through a booking platform.

Launched in February 2025, the expanded ZEHDV-I Scheme includes depot and logistics recharging infrastructure grants, so businesses can now access funding for recharging stations at depots, logistics hubs, and commercial premises.