Any VRT on importing an electric car?
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electric cars
The question
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?
Asked by Michael Neylon ·
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.
Answered by Neil Briscoe