Darren O'Rourke
Question:24. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the number of Electric Vehicle grants provided in quarter one 2021 and in quarter one 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18749/22]
View answerWednesday, 6 April 2022
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Providing a sustainable, low-carbon transport system is a key priority of my Department. The Programme for Government commits to a 7% average annual emissions reduction to 2030; ultimately, the goal is for a zero-emission mobility system by 2050. The national car and van fleet accounts for almost 60% of all land transport emissions, and so a transition to low emissions vehicles, including EVs, is a necessary step-change to effect a substantial reduction in transport emissions.
The number of EV purchase grants and home charger grants paid in Q1 2021 and Q1 2022 is as follows:
|
2021 |
2022 |
|
|
EV Purchase Grant |
2,630 |
3,085 |
|
EV Home Charger Grant |
995 |
2,102 |
The SEAI grant schemes aim to encourage behavioural change and support the Government’s commitment to achieving a 51% reduction in transport emissions by 2030. The grant schemes are kept under continuous review to ensure that they are as effective as possible in driving the decarbonisation effort.