Vehicle Incentives

All Tesla vehicles have zero emissions and may be eligible for financial incentives that encourage clean energy use in Ireland.

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SEAI EV Grant or Plug-In Grant

SEAI is offering a €3,500 grant for the purchase of new battery electric vehicles in Ireland. Vehicles with an on-the-road price exceeding €50,000 (including paint, delivery fees and other options) are not eligible for this grant. This excludes any price adjustments that bring the price of the vehicle below €60,000.

Note: Until 31 July 2026, retail customers purchasing electric vehicles priced up to €60,000 are eligible for a full grant of €3,500. Starting 1 August 2026, the grant is only applicable for vehicles priced up to €50,000.

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ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme

ICE2EV scrappage scheme offers total support of €8,500 for the purchase of a new electric vehicle (EV).

In June 2026, an ICE2EV government scrappage scheme was announced that offers a €5,000 scrappage allowance for an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle (from 2013 or older) when a new eligible EV is being purchased. When added to the existing €3,500 SEAI grant, the full amount is €8,500.

To be eligible:

  • Vehicles must be registered as private from 262 onwards. Only private passenger vehicles are eligible for scrappage.
  • Applications must be submitted starting 1 July 2026. Any vehicle scrapped prior to this date will not be eligible for the scrappage allowance.
  • ICE vehicles must have a registration from 2013 or earlier.
  • The scrapped vehicle must be owned by the customer at least 12 months prior to being scrapped.
  • The scrapped vehicle should have a valid tax and insurance certificate and National Car Test (NCT) either in date or valid no more than six months prior to the application date for scrappage and grants. 
  • Vehicles can only be scrapped by a registered EV dealer, such as Tesla. Private scrappage will not be accepted.
  • The EV dealer will deduct the scrappage amount and relevant grant amount from the cost of the new private EV.

Note: The ICE2EV grant is given on a "first come, first served" basis. Tesla Ireland will make the submission on behalf of the applicable qualifying customers, and is not liable for the grant if the application is not successful.

The name and address of the grant applicant should be the same on:

  • The application form
  • The log book of the scrapped vehicle
  • Invoice and registration for the new EV

Note: If the address/Eircode on the application and invoice do not match the scrapped vehicle log book, a recent proof of address in the name of the applicant will be required. If the name on the log book is registered to a cohabitant, then it will be accepted once proof of address is provided.

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Benefit-in-Kind

The Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax relief applies on a sliding scale ranging from 6% to 15% depending on annual business mileage. Electric vehicles qualify for the full €30,000 total original market value (OMV) relief.

The BiK calculation uses the OMV to calculate how much tax is due. A €30,000 tax relief threshold is applied in 2026, which reduces the OMV of the vehicle so that less tax is due.

Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) Relief

Electric vehicles can benefit from VRT relief of up to €5,000 until 31 December 2026. Full relief applies to vehicles with an Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) up to €40,000, with tapering relief for vehicles between €40,000 and €50,000.

Total Potential Savings: When combining the SEAI purchase grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (up to €5,000), eligible buyers can save up to €8,500 on a new Tesla in 2026. Those eligible for the ICE2EV scrappage scheme can receive up to €8,500 in combined government support.

Tax Implications

Tesla vehicles are in the lowest VRT tax band (7%) of the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP), with a minimum charge of €140.

Tesla vehicles may also benefit from the following:

  • Low annual road tax of €120.
  • Accelerated Capital Allowance Scheme, which permits write offs of up to €24,000 of capital investment within one year.
  • 20% of VAT reclamation on a passenger vehicle with:
    • At least 60% business purposes,
    • First registration on or after 1 January 2009.

Further clarification on the application of any benefit or incentive should be discussed with your financial advisor given your specific business and accounting circumstances. This information is provided in good faith and is not to be considered financial advice, and it is the users’ responsibility to observe all applicable laws and regulations.

This information is intended as a general summary only, the customer’s experience may vary; it is not exhaustive and should not be relied on, in whole or in part, for investment or financial decisions. The specific circumstances of any person or entity should be discussed with the relevant financial advisor.

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