Electric Vehicles

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Questions (255)

Neasa Hourigan

Question:

255. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 181 of 23 March 2023, if vehicles ordered prior to July 2023 but not received by customers until after this date due to supply chain delays will remain eligible for €5,000 relief; if specific provisions will be made to account for these supply issues in advance of the electric vehicle grant amount reducing to €3,500 in July; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16640/23]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

Further to my reply of 23 March 2023, the Electric Vehicle Grant scheme is being amended. The current maximum grant of €5,000 will remain in place for applications made up to and including June 30 2023, with a new maximum limit of €3,500 for applications made from the 1st of July. Under the terms and conditions of the scheme, dealerships have four months from the date of a grant offer to draw down an EV purchase grant claim.