Frequently asked questions about EV chargers

How do I apply for a home charger grant?

The application for the grant can be made online. The applicant must have the following requirements;

Have the Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN)
Home address and Eircode
Bank details
Application ID for those buying new electric cars and receiving an EV grant from SEAI.

Once your application is approved, you'll receive a Letter of Offer. You'll then have 6 months to complete your home electric vehicle charger installation.

How long is the EV Home Charger grant valid for?

Once the grant offer is issued, the EV Home Charger grant will be valid for six months. If you don't complete the installation before it expires, you'll no longer be eligible to claim the grant.

How much does an EV add to an electricity bill?

It's more cost-effective to drive an EV than a fuel-based car. The exact cost depends on your driving needs, car efficiency, and how many miles you drive.

On average, an EV owner charges their EV approximately 80% of the time at home which may add up to 3,000 kWh or more to your electricity bill. If you’re driving your EV 17,500 km per year and sign up to our Smart EV plan, it’ll cost you approximately €180 annually (excluding your household electricity bills), i.e. approximately €1 per 100kms.

Visit our plans page to view our EV rates.

How often should I charge my EV?

An average EV owner needs to charge their EV for one hour every day to keep it going for the week but depending on how much you drive and the battery capacity of your car, it could be more or less.

Once my charger is installed, can I sign up to an EV energy plan?

Yes. If you've a smart meter, you can sign up to an EV plan and start saving money on your energy bills.

We’ll give you a lower price for the electricity you use at night between 2am-5am so you can charge your EV for less at these times. If you've a traditional meter, you can charge your EV at any time as the price plan has been developed for EV charging at any time. However, with a smart meter, we recommend signing up for a Smart EV plan to get the most out of it.

An EV plan can also help the environment. Our EV plans can help you to be more energy efficient and support Ireland’s acceleration to a greener, cleaner future. You explore our wide range of plans, with green energy options also available.

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