Resources

Government grants and info for buying an EV in Ireland.

Government office providing grants, charging infrastructure support, and resources for the transition to EVs.

The Department of Transport's plan for expanding Ireland's public charging network — the actual policy process, not a petition. Public submissions closed 24 April 2026; the page still hosts the full draft strategy while a final version is prepared. If you think pricing or network coverage needs to improve, ZEVI and the Department of Transport are the ones to tell.

Official State service for taxing your vehicle online, renewing motor tax, and (for private sales) transferring vehicle ownership.

Revenue Commissioners' official guidance on registering an imported vehicle, calculating and paying VRT, reliefs, and exemptions.

The only official site for booking, rescheduling, or cancelling your NCT (National Car Test) appointment.

Apply for, renew, or replace a learner permit or driving licence online or by booking an in-person appointment.

State agency for road safety — rules of the road, driving tests, vehicle standards, and links to related services (NCT, NDLS).

Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland tool to check whether a vehicle is currently insured, using the Irish Motor Insurance Database.

Plain-language government-funded guides covering motor tax, insurance, buying/selling a vehicle, change of ownership, and driver licensing.

Ireland's national public charging network.

Crowdsourced map and app for finding public EV charging stations, including in Ireland.

Free, community-maintained global map/database of EV charging locations.

Irish EV, charger, solar, and heat pump directory with SEAI grant-aware pricing and free calculators (EV charging cost, fleet grants, solar ROI).

Free quote-matching service — submit your property/charging needs and get quotes from up to three SEAI-registered home charger installers.

Mainly a home solar comparison site (free quotes from 595+ SEAI-registered installers), included here for the solar+home-charging combination — charge your EV from your own panels rather than the grid.

Co. Carlow-based supplier of solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers — sells equipment directly (doesn't install), and can help you find a third-party installer nationwide.

Independent comparison of Irish dynamic electricity tariffs (rates that track the half-hourly wholesale price) — relevant for off-peak/smart EV charging.

Independent EV battery health (SOH) diagnostics and certification for buyers and sellers.

Mullingar-based AVILOO battery health check for private buyers, sellers, and independent dealers — €100 flat for a standard customer check, enquiry-based booking.

Independent EV battery diagnostics and testing for businesses and private owners.

Dublin-based pre-purchase inspection service — a 130+ point full vehicle check plus an OBD battery/hybrid-system diagnostic, aimed partly at Japanese imports.

Irish, buyer-commissioned pre-purchase inspection covering vintage, classic, EV, and hybrid vehicles — no stated battery-specific diagnostic methodology, but will travel to the vehicle nationwide.

Dublin-based pre-purchase inspection service — a 100-point check with a PDF report, from €129. General mechanical/body/electrical inspection, not EV battery-specific.

Irish EV cost calculator — compares an EV vs. petrol/diesel, factoring in SEAI grants, VRT relief, and current fuel/electricity prices.

Irish vehicle history check service — finance, write-off/stolen status, previous owners, mileage, and NCT history by registration number.

Irish and UK vehicle history check service — write-offs, outstanding finance, and mileage issues by registration number.

Developer API for vehicle identity, valuation, history, and VRT data by registration number, plus an affiliate programme for embedding a reg-lookup form.

The AA's Irish vehicle history check — finance status, write-off history, National Mileage Register check, and fraud/theft risk assessment.

Irish used car marketplace — search listings from dealers nationwide, plus price guides and market stats.

Ireland's largest classifieds marketplace — cars, motors, and more from dealers and private sellers.

Irish car marketplace focused on dealer stock of new and used cars.

Long-running Irish car marketplace for new and used vehicles.

Irish classifieds site with a large motors section — cars, motorbikes, boats, parts, and accessories.

Irish/UK vehicle history check — mileage accuracy, damage history, outstanding finance, write-offs, and theft records by registration number.

Free browser extension that tracks asking-price history for DoneDeal vehicle listings, helping buyers spot pricing trends.

Cash-for-cars buyer based in Dublin and Galway — free valuation, collects the vehicle, and pays instantly.

Dublin-based cash-for-cars buyer covering Ireland — buys most cars up to 10 years old, with same-day payment and ownership transfer.

Cash-for-cars buyer operating since 2011, based in Dublin and covering Leinster plus Galway and Cork — free collection and same-day payment.

Dublin-based cash-for-cars buyer covering all 26 counties — takes damaged vehicles and non-runners, with free collection and same-day payment.

Cash-for-cars buyer with outlets around Ireland — free valuation with a 4-day price guarantee, and settles outstanding finance.

Cash-for-cars buyer based in Headford, Co. Galway, covering the west of Ireland (Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon) — takes any car regardless of condition.

Kildare-based cash-for-cars buyer operating since 2015 — handles outstanding finance, video consultations, and pays within 24 hours of acceptance.

Cash-for-cars buyer based in Dunboyne, Co. Meath, with over 35 years in the motor trade — free online quote and home pickup.

Dealer-auction platform — list your car for a small fee and get competing bids from verified Irish dealers within 7 days, no obligation to accept.

Cork-based dealer buying cars for cash from private sellers — cars under 10 years old with less than 170,000km.

Sandyford, Dublin dealer buying cars for cash — manual valuation (no instant quote tool), cars up to 6 years old with less than 60,000km, clears outstanding finance.

Cork-based cash-for-cars buyer covering all of Ireland — free valuation, 7-day collection, and instant payment (no commercial vehicles).

Cash-for-cars buyer from the Joe Duffy Group with drop-off points nationwide — settles outstanding finance and pays out next business day.

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry — the official voice of the motor trade, with buying/maintaining guidance, EV info, and approved dealers.

SIMI's new car registration statistics dashboard, including EV/fuel-type breakdowns for the Irish market.

End-of-life vehicle recycling service with agents covering all of Ireland — free collection, pays cash (typically €150–€400 depending on weight/condition), and issues a Certificate of Destruction.

End-of-life vehicle recycling service with branches nationwide — instant online quote by reg/Eircode, free collection, and payment on collection.

Large car breakers and recycling facility in Co. Kildare, established 1989 — dismantles vehicles for used parts and scrap rather than buying roadworthy cars.

Ireland's official End-of-Life Vehicle compliance scheme, set up by vehicle manufacturers/importers — funds the Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) network for free, certified scrapping, including an Electric ELVES programme for handling EV/hybrid vehicles.

Official guidance and free take-back scheme for recycling electric vehicle traction batteries (BEV/PHEV/HEV) and other lithium batteries in Ireland.

Online salvage and insurance write-off vehicle auctions, with a physical yard in Castledermot, Co. Kildare — public bidding requires registration and an annual membership fee.

Salvage and insurance write-off vehicles sourced directly from insurers — buy now or bid at auction (annual membership required); based in Armagh, Northern Ireland, with delivery across Ireland.

Buy fully online or reserve for €99 — nationwide delivery/collection, a 5-day money-back guarantee, and a 30-day exchange policy.

Fully remote buying (virtual walkthrough, remote paperwork/payment) with free nationwide delivery, from the Charles Hurst/Lookers dealer group; covered by the standard 14-day statutory distance-selling cancellation right rather than a dealer-specific guarantee.

Ireland's largest used car supermarket (Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Galway) — browse and buy online with nationwide delivery, no-haggle pricing, and a 1-year warranty on all cars; note its former 5-day money-back guarantee was discontinued in Nov 2022.

Not-for-profit community organisation representing EV owners and prospective buyers in Ireland.

Platform for browsing EVs, financing, education, and journey planning for electric driving in Ireland.

Active Reddit community for Irish EV owners and prospective buyers — real-world experiences, buying advice, NI/GB import stories, and charging/PCP discussion.

Unofficial tracker for the global rollout status of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) across countries and regions.

Free, comprehensive spec database for EVs sold in Europe — compare real-world efficiency (kWh/100km), range, battery size, and charging speed across models.

Free global EV spec catalog (1,390+ models) with a side-by-side comparison tool and a 5-year total-cost-of-ownership calculator — no reviews or news, just the numbers.

Irish car review and news site — professional test drives, an 80+ brand directory, and Ireland-specific guides (VRT, motor tax, importing from the UK/NI).

Independent tyre price comparison across 10+ Irish retailers (Oponeo, EireTyres, Giga Tyres, and others), sorted by total price including delivery.

Buy tyres online with free delivery to one of 100+ partner fitting centres nationwide — often cheaper than booking directly with a local tyre shop.