Ireland halves PHEV subsidies
The Irish government will adjust its purchase incentives for electric vehicles as of 1 July 2021. While pure electric cars will continue to be subsidised with 5,000 euros, the subsidy for plug-in hybrids will be halved from the current 5,000 to 2,500 euros.
In addition to the new regulation for PHEVs, a subsidy cap is being introduced for all types of electrified vehicles: starting from the middle of the year, both electric cars and plug-in hybrids will only be subsidised if their list price does not exceed 60,000 euros. Previously, the prices of eligible vehicles were not capped at all.
The Ministry of the Environment explains in a statement that the distinction between BEVs and PHEVs was made in line with other countries in the European Union, “as the real emissions are often higher than stated by the manufacturers”. The Ministry explains the cap on list price now introduced by wanting to ensure that the subsidy benefits those who would not othe
April 4, 2021 5:00 pm
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Energy Show will undergo the virtual treatment this year – with an online iteration of the event set to take centre-stage later this month.
The sustainable energy business event will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 28 and 29.
According to the SEAI, the show will go online this year with a jam-packed programme of free workshops, expert briefings, and best practice demonstrations to help businesses learn about the latest energy market developments and how to save energy and costs for their organisation.
‘Latest innovations’
The authority says the energy show is an “opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in energy efficiency and renewable energy and understand future policy developments underpinning Ireland’s clean energy ambitions”.
Cut to incentive scheme for some electric, hybrid cars
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Ireland s electric car infrastructure is improving, and more cars are being sold, but the Government s aim of having 1m on the roads by 2030 seem unlikely
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The Department of Transport is to cut the grants available to some electric cars - capping the price of vehicles that qualify, and reducing the incentive for plug-in hybrids.
At the moment full electric cars and plug-in hybrids can qualify for grants of up to €5,000 from the Sustainable Energy Association of Ireland.
However, from 1 July, the maximum grant available to plug-in hybrids will be reduced to €2,500.
Growth in sales of electric cars in Limerick despite Covid restrictions
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SALES of electric cars have almost doubled in Limerick this year - albeit from a small base.
According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), 90 electric cars have been registered in Limerick since the beginning of January despite the closure of showrooms. A total of 47 electric cars were sold during the same period in 2020.
A further 333 petrol electric cars were sold locally in the first quarter of 2021 along with 78 petrol/plug-in electric hybrid cars. The figures show that 43 diesel electric cars were sold during January, February and March.