What paperwork do I need to bring an EV in from the North?
Hi,
Do you know what financial documentation if any ROI customs typically look for when importing an EV from NI to ROI? Based on a UK mainland reg EV that's well under €40k sale price in ROI, the car will have been bought from dealer in NI and used in NI for five months by owner prior to sale to ROI.
Sean (Louth)Jul 2025 Filed under: importing
Expert answer
Hi Sean,
Going by the information you've provided, we'd expect no VAT or import duty to be payable, but you will need some form of proof that the car has indeed been in use in the North during that time - and not just imported to be sold on by the dealer. The logbook may well show that, but also try to find evidence the car went through an MOT in the North.
After that it's just the normal process for importation via the NCTS VRT inspection, so you'll need the V5C (logbook), purchase invoice, ID, proof of address, etc.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor