Do I pay VRT importing a Nissan Leaf EV?
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The question
I am planning to import a 2017 Nissan Leaf from the UKl do I need to pay VRT?
Asked by Raj Shah ·
Expert answer
Hi Raj,
Technically, yes, you have to pay VRT, but actually no, you don’t. How it works is this — any car with CO2 emissions from 0-80g/km is in Band A1 for VRT, which means you have to pay 14 per cent of the Irish open market selling price. However, all electric vehicles are given a €5,000 rebate on their VRT, so as long as the 14 per cent doesn’t work out at more than €5,000, you won’t actually have to pay anything.
Answered by Neil Briscoe