As of January 2022, there were about 47,000 electric vehicles in Ireland. As of 2022, about 13% of new cars registered in the country were fully electric, and 7% were plug-in hybrid.
Government policy
As of 2022, the government offers tax rebates of up to €5,000 for electric vehicle purchases.
In 2022, the government introduced rebates of up to €25,000 for taxi drivers who replace their gasoline-powered taxis with EVs.
As of 2022, the government's official policy goal is for 40% of cars in the country to be electric by 2030.
Charging stations
As of December 2021, there were 1,350 public charging stations in Ireland.
As of December 2021, the government offers rebates of up to €600 for charging station installations.
Public opinion
In a 2022 survey conducted by Energia and the Irish Electric Vehicle Owners Association, 87% of respondents said that the Irish government was "not doing enough" to promote electric vehicles.
By region
Connacht
As of November 2022, there were 172 public charging stations in County Galway.
Leinster
As of November 2022, there were 639 public charging stations in County Dublin and 174 in County Kildare.
Munster
As of November 2022, there were 239 public charging stations in County Cork.
See also
- IrishEVs
References
