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SEAI Home EV Charger Grant (2026)

Key Takeaways

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    Homeowners can get a €300 SEAI grant for a home EV charger.
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    A Safe Electric Ireland registered electrician must install the charger.
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    Apartment complexes can receive 60% – 90% of the cost of installing an EV charging network.
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    A grant of up to €3,500 is available for people buying an electric car.

Ireland has set an ambitious target of having 945,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030. To encourage EV adoption, the SEAI provides grants to help with the cost of buying electric cars and installing EV chargers.

The basic grant for a Home EV charger is €300. A grant of up to €3,500 is available for electric cars, depending on their value.

SEAI Electric Vehicle Home Charger Grant (€300)

The Home Charger Grant is the SEAI’s grant scheme for individual homeowners seeking to install an EV charger. The grant is €300 for all applicants, unless the installation costs less than that.

Grant Eligibility Requirements

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    Your home must have private off-street parking.
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    The charger must be connected to the applicant’s home.
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    Your home must not have previously received any EV Charger grant.
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    Only one charger can be associated with an MPRN.
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    The EV Charger must be on the SEAI’s list of eligible chargers.
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    A Safe Electric registered electrician must carry out the installation.

Applying as a Renter or a Landlord

A 3rd party can make an application for an EV Charger grant on behalf of the resident of a property. This is the rule governing landlords who want to install a charger on a property they own.

Along with the regular eligibility requirements and rules, a 3rd party application must meet the following criteria.

  • You must submit your CRO number to evchargers@seai.ie before being able to make a grant application.
  • You must also provide trading names and contact details for the company. The email should contain the subject line “EVHC – 3rd Party CRO Number Applicant/Verification Request”.
  • You then fill out the online application form, including the resident’s name, address with Eircode, email address, phone number and MPRN. The application must also include your own contact details with the CRO number.

Renters can apply for the Home EV Charger Grant through the normal channel. But they must include permission from their landlord, and the Building Management Company if applicable.

Smart Charging Compliance: Meeting All SEAI Technical Requirements

The SEAI has strict technical requirements for what type of chargers are permissible. In order to qualify for the grant, home chargers must meet these technical standards and requirements:

  • 93/465/EEC – CE Mark
  • IEC62196 – Plugs & Sockets
  • IEC61439 – Standard for low voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies
  • Directive 2014/30/EU – Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive.
  • Directive 2012/19/EU – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
  • Directive 2011/65/EU – Hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment

The list of eligible smart chargers can be found on the SEAI’s Triple E Register.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply

The application process for the SEAI Home Charger Grant is actually very simple if you meet the eligibility criteria. 

You simply have to follow these steps:

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    Complete the online application form on the SEAI’s website. This must include your MPRN and Eircode.
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    Home in a Multi-Unit Development with assigned parking must also include the Landlord /​ Apartment Block MPRN.
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    Once the application has been approved, await a Letter of Offer from the SEAI.
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    When this has been received, you have 6 months to get the EV Charger installed before the grant expires.

How to Avoid SEAI Grant Rejection

It’s not difficult to comply with the SEAI’s requirements to avoid having your grant application rejected or cancelled.

Simply avoid the following mishaps:

  • Don’t carry out any work before receiving your letter of offer.

  • Do make sure to use a properly qualified electrician for the installation.

  • Don’t use a smart charger that is not registered with the SEAI.

  • Don’t install an overhead charging arm or similar home-to-street charging solution without council approval.

  • Do make sure to get your property details right.

Claim Your Final €300 Grant Payment

Your grant application was successful, and you have had your new smart charger installed. The only thing left to do is to claim your grant payment.

These and the final steps to claiming your grant payment:

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    The Electrician should complete the Installation Details Form.
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    You must complete the Payment Request Form that came with the grant letter.
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    The electrician should provide you with a Certificate Number 3 and a Test Record Sheet.
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    All of these should be included with the Payment Request, along with invoices, photographs of the installation, and your bank details.
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    A Copy of Certificate Number 3 should also be sent to Safe Electric Ireland by the electrician.

Once the SEAI has received your documents, you should receive your grant payment within 4 – 6 weeks.

Electric Vehicle Apartment Charging Grant

People living in apartment complexes can also get EV chargers installed with the help of SEAI grants. The Apartment Charger grant scheme provides funding for apartment complexes to install a charging network for electric vehicles, and the cost of getting chargers.

This grant is available to the owners and management companies of apartment blocks and other multi-use buildings which are not covered by the Home Charger Grant.

These grants go towards all costs associated with a new EV charger, including cabling, controllers, civil works and installation costs – and it is designed for bulk installation of chargers at a single location, typically a car park.

Eligibility for the Apartment Charger Grant

The apartment charger grant scheme is open to the following categories of applicants:

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    Owners’ Management Companies
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    Management companies of Build-to-Rent developments
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    Local Authorities
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    Approved Housing Bodies

The eligible costs for installing an EV charging network include cabling, electrical connection, communications systems and EV charging units.

Grant Tiers and Applicant Categories (60% to 90%)

The level of funding provided for the installation of an EV charger network depends on who is making the application. It can cover between 60% and 90% of all eligible costs of the network, or up to the grant limit.

The applicant will receive the lower figure of either the 60% – 90% figure or a grant limit of €5,000 per dwelling included in the application.

  • Maximum Grant: The ceiling for grant funding awarded for installation costs is €100,000.

  • Charge Point Grant: Alongside installation costs €600 will be awarded per charge point installed.

New Installation vs. Existing Network Connection

There are two ways in which apartment complexes and people who live in apartments can get an EV charger installed for them. Which route you go down will depend on whether or not the apartment building already has a charging network in place.

If there is no existing infrastructure for electric vehicle charging at your apartment complex, then the management company can apply to have one installed. The SEAI will then provide the funding for the charging network and chargers at the level outlined above.

If your apartment complex already has a charging network, you can apply to the management company to join it.

The management company will direct you to the charge point operator, who will provide you with instructions on how to join and pay. You can then apply through the Home Charger Grant scheme to get a €300 grant.

EV Charging Basics: Do You Need a Level 2 Charger?

A Level 2 charger is the more official name given for dedicated home EV chargers. They vary in power from 7kW to 22kW and use AC power.

A Level 2 charger is of great benefit to anyone with an electric car for several reasons, including better savings and reduced charging times.

Three Benefits of a Level 2 Home EV Charger

  • Faster Home Charging: A level 2 charger charges your battery much faster than a slow charger. It is not as fast as a high-power DC charger, but these can only be found at public charging stations.

  • Increased Savings When Charging: The increased charging speed of a Level 2 charger lets you do more charging at home. This will save you money by using cheaper home electricity prices.

  • Greater Charging Convenience: Having a Level 2 charger ensures that your car battery is always full at the start of the day. This means less range anxiety and worrying about finding a public charger.

Other Electric Vehicle Grants (Vehicle Purchase)

Along with EV Chargers, the SEAI is also the main provider of grant funding for electric vehicles in Ireland. There are multiple grants available depending on the type of EV you are purchasing.

Grants for Private Passenger Vehicles

Privately bought cars can receive a maximum grant of €3,500, depending on the price of the car. There are five grant brackets, where the full price of the electric car must be at least €14,000 and cannot be greater than €60,000.

Grants for Commercial Vehicles

Grants for Large Panel Vans

  • Grant Eligibility: The grant is available for vans with a maximum mass of 3,500kg

  • Grant Value: The grant value for this scheme is €7,600. This is a fixed value.

  • Vehicle Value: The full price of the van must not exceed €90,000

Grants for Electric Motorcycles

  • Grant Eligibility: The grant is available for Mopeds (L1e-B) and motorcycles (L3).

  • Grant Value: The grant value is set at €500 for mopeds and €1,000 for motorcycles.

  • Vehicle Restrictions: The chosen vehicles must not be able to go over 45km/h.

  • Vehicle Value: The full price of the vehicle must not exceed €60,000 to qualify.

Applying for Electric Vehicle Grants

Getting a grant for your electric car or other electric vehicles is a very simple process. It will be fully taken care of as part of the purchase process, with little to no effort involved on your part.

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    Browse Vehicles: Choose between the growing number of electric vehicles on the market in Ireland.

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    Check Register: Check the SEAI’s register of EVs to make sure that your chosen vehicle is grant eligible.

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    Find Dealership: Go to a dealership which offers your chosen electric vehicle for sale.

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    Purchase Vehicle: The grant value will be deducted from the price of your chosen car at the point of sale.

Electric Vehicle Grants Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, landlords of multiple apartments in a single development can apply through the home charger grant. But this is only available for the bulk installation of multiple chargers.

Yes, you can get a charger installed, with the SEAI grant, at a home with no off-street parking. However, in order to install an overhead charging arm or similar device, you must be able to show that it has received approval from the local authority. This will require a letter stating that it is either an exempted development or that planning permission has been awarded.

No, the grants for Electric Vehicles are only available for fully Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

No, the grants for electric vehicles and chargers are only available for new purchases. Second hand cars or chargers are not eligible for grant funding.

No, you do not have to already own an electric car to apply for the SEAI’s home charger grant.