VRT on electric cars is calculated using the vehicle’s Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) and CO2 emissions. Tax relief for EVs in Ireland:
- Full €5,000 relief: OMSP ≤ €40,000
- 50% relief (€2,500): OMSP €40,001–€50,000
- No relief: OMSP ≥ €50,00
Use our VRT Calculator to calculate VRT for Commercial vehicles. To lower VRT rates, you get benefit from reduced road tax on electric cars in Ireland. This is another step to help you save money while contributing to a cleaner environment.
What is VRT on Electric Cars in Ireland?
Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) is a charge which Irish people need to pay when they registering there vehicles in Ireland. As other cats which are using fuel have high vrt rates based on CO₂ emissions. But electric vehicles (EVs) benefit from lower VRT rates and tax relief..
With this calculator you can calculate VRT on Electric Cars from UK to Ireland and Ireland to UK. Also I will guide you how to calculate it, exemptions, and how it compares to traditional vehicles.
How to use VRT Calculator for Electric Cars?
To use our VRT Calculator, you just simple enter the vehicle information which are:
- Open Market Selling Price (OMSP). Calculate Here
- Enter your CO2 Emission (g/km).
- Select either your Vehicle Imported From Ireland or UK.
- If UK then enter the Exchange Rate.
- Then click on Calculate Button. It calculates VRT Rate, Before and after Relief Applied along with Final VRT Payable.
Disclaimer:
Our VRT Calculator for Electric Cars gives an estimate only. Our calculator is made with information of Revenue.ie website. What they provide information our calculator is made accordingly. For more details, check with Revenue Ireland.
The Irish government offers a VRT relief of up to €5,000 for fully electric vehicles, making them much cheaper to register than petrol or diesel cars. Also, you may qualify for the electric car grant Ireland, which can further reduce your costs.
- If the total VRT is below €5,000 → You pay zero VRT
- If the total VRT is above €5,000 → You only pay the amount exceeding €5,000
Importing an Electric Car from the UK to Ireland:
If you’re bringing a car from the UK to Ireland, you’ll have to pay VRT, just like those bought in Ireland. Electric cars from UK get the same good rates as Irish ones.
Also focus on exchange rates (since UK prices need to be changed to euros), VAT (which might apply if the car is under 6 months old), and if you qualify for any electric car grants in Ireland.