Any VRT on importing an electric car?

If importing a one-year-old EV from UK (no VAT due) where EV grants have been paid, will I have to pay VRT in Ireland?

Michael Neylon (Corofin)

Aug 2019 Filed under: electric cars

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Expert answer

Hi Michael,

It depends on the vehicle, and what Revenue reckons the Open Market Selling Price in Ireland is. There’s a €5,000 VRT rebate on any electric car when you import it so unless the car is so expensive that it incurs VRT of more than €5,000 you won’t pay a penny.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe