Homeowners are often unaware of schemes and grants they may be entitled to – this €300 boost can be claimed by all households in Ireland as long as they meet six conditions
A little-known government grant worth up to €300 is available to Irish homeowners to install an electric vehicle charger – even if you don’t own an EV yet – stock photo
A number of grants and support schemes exist that people may qualify for, yet remain completely unaware they’re entitled to claim.
One particularly obscure grant that could have escaped the notice of many households is the Electric Vehicle (EV) Home Charger Grant, providing a useful €300.
The financial support is designed for installing a charging point for electric vehicles (EVs), and remarkably, you can access it even without owning an electric vehicle yourself.
Here’s the complete breakdown of what you need to know – and the process for making an application.
What is the EV Home Charger Grant?
The Electric Vehicle Home Charger Grant represents a government-backed support programme helping residents and property owners fit an electric vehicle charging point at their premises. The initiative offers a grant of up to €300 towards purchasing and fitting a home charging unit.
To secure payment, you must ensure you engage a Safe Electric Registered Electrical Contractor, reports RSVP Live.
The grant remains available to property owners regardless of whether they currently possess an electric vehicle. The charging point can additionally serve visitors or be installed at rental properties.
Driving a car(Image: Getty Images)
Who can claim?
There are criteria to be eligible for the grant.
The EV must be parked on an off-street parking location associated with the home and the charger must be connected back to the home of the applicant (please refer to your electrician for the best installation approach).The Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN), which you can find on your electricity bill, will be used to confirm the location of your home.The property cannot be associated with a previous EV home charge point grant payment. Additionally, it cannot have availed of the free ESB Ecars home charger pre 2018.Do not commence any work before the start date on your Letter of Offer otherwise this expenditure will be deemed ineligible and you will not receive grant support for it.You have 6 months from the date on this Letter of Offer, which will be emailed to you, to complete your installation and return your Payment Request Form to SEAI with all associated evidence whole and complete – Cert 3, Test Record, photo of installation, invoice from electrician.The EV Home Charger grant is valid for 6 months from the date the grant offer is issued, if you do not have the works completed within that time you will not be eligible to claim the grant. In the situation where you do not wish to undertake the grant or don’t think the works will be completed before the expiry, you must cancel the grant and re-apply at a time that suits you. You can cancel the application by completing the following form EV home charger grant cancellation request form . If the works have commenced, please continue with your original application and inform SEAI.
The Electric Vehicle Home Charger Grant is a government funded scheme assisting residents and homeowners to install an EV charge point on their property – stock photo
How to claimComplete the online application form for the EV Home Charger grant. You will need: Your Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) (11-digit number on your electricity bill). Your home address Eircode. For assigned parking in a multi-unit development, you will also need the Landlord/Apartment Block MPRN. If your development is not listed in the drop-down menu, email evchargers@seai.ie.After approval, you will receive two emails: A Letter of Offer with Terms & Conditions and a link to the Payment Request Form. A separate email with the Installation Details Form for your electrician. Forward this to your installer. Both emails come from noreply@scheme.seai.ie.Complete installation within 6 months of receiving the Letter of Offer. Work must be carried out by a Safe Electric Ireland registered electrician.After installation: You complete the Payment Request FormCollect these from your electrician: Certificate Number 3 Test Record SheetSubmit the Payment Request Form with: Signed form including bank details Copy of Certificate Number 3 Copy of Test Record Sheet Copy of invoices Photos of the installed chargerElectrician must also send Certificate Number 3 to Safe Electric Ireland SEAI will verify the certificate and electrician registration before issuing payment.
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.