SEAI EV Charger Grant — handled by us
We submit your SEAI Home Charger Grant application, monitor the Letter of Offer, and help prepare the refund claim. You provide the required details and customer signature. The €300 grant is paid after an eligible claim is accepted; SEAI makes the decision.
What Is the SEAI Grant?
The SEAI Electric Vehicle Home Charger Grant provides €300 towards the cost of purchasing and installing a home EV charger. It's administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) as part of Ireland's commitment to reducing transport emissions.
With Volt Éire's standard BENY package, you pay €1,599. An eligible grant refund brings the net cost to €1,299. Other charger choices and agreed additional work have their own prices.
Scheme guidance checked on 29 September 2026. Read the current SEAI terms and claim guide alongside your Letter of Offer.
Am I Eligible?
Start with these eligibility checks, then review your circumstances against the current scheme conditions:
- You own or rent a private home in Ireland
- Your parking and charger location meet SEAI's property requirements
- The exact charger must be on SEAI's Smart Charger Register
- The property has not received previous home-charger grant support or the pre-2018 free ESB charger
- You don't need to own an EV — you can install before buying
- The property must have a suitable electrical supply
We Help with the Application and Claim
We prepare the paperwork, submit the application, and guide you through the final SEAI declaration after installation.
Apply Online
Start your application with Volt Éire. We collect your property details and photos through our simple online assessment.
We Handle the Paperwork
We prepare and submit your SEAI grant application using the information you provide. Review the details and supply any further information requested.
Get Approved
Wait for SEAI's Letter of Offer before incurring charger or installation expenditure. Check the offer's start date and conditions before work begins.
Installation & Grant Payment
The standard BENY package is €1,599. You pay the installation price and claim the grant afterwards. We help prepare the claim documents and guide you through the customer signature. An eligible €300 refund brings the standard package's net cost to €1,299.
Volt Éire vs doing it yourself
You can apply directly to SEAI or use our grant administration service. Both routes remain subject to the same scheme conditions and deadlines.
With Volt Éire
- We submit your SEAI application after photo assessment
- We monitor the Letter of Offer and timing
- We prepare the installer-side paperwork
- We guide you through the post-install declaration
- Help with requested information and claim documents
- Standard BENY package — €1,599
Doing it yourself
- –Create an SEAI portal account and complete the form
- –Provide MPRN, property and applicant details
- –Check the Letter of Offer before expenditure or work
- –Choose a Safe Electric contractor and a registered smart charger
- –Complete the work and valid claim by the offer deadline
- –Track the €300 refund into your bank
Grant FAQ
How much is the SEAI grant?
The grant contributes €300 towards an eligible Volt Éire installation. You pay the installation price first and claim the grant afterwards, subject to SEAI's conditions.
Do I need to own an electric vehicle?
No. You can apply before purchasing an EV. The property, charger and installation must still meet the scheme conditions.
How long does SEAI approval take?
Approval timing varies. Wait for the actual Letter of Offer and review it before proceeding; submitting an application is not approval.
Can I apply for the grant myself?
Yes. Grant administration is included in our installation service, or you can apply directly to SEAI. If you already have an application, tell us so that the correct offer and claim are used.
Is there a deadline for the SEAI grant?
Complete the installation and ensure SEAI receives a valid claim with all supporting documents within six months of the start date on your Letter of Offer. Check the deadline on your own offer.
What if my property doesn't qualify?
Tell us about shared parking, a shared supply or previous charger support during the assessment. Some cases need confirmation from SEAI or a different scheme route. SEAI makes the eligibility decision.
What is the SEAI Letter of Offer?
It records SEAI's grant offer and conditions. Keep it with your application reference and check that the property details are correct. The process guide explains the approval sequence and claim deadline.
Why does SEAI ask for my MPRN?
Your MPRN identifies the electricity meter for the home. SEAI uses it to confirm the address and to enforce the one-grant-per-property rule. You can find the MPRN on your electricity bill.
Does off-street parking matter for the grant?
The usual route requires private off-street parking. Shared parking and some charger-arm arrangements need specific SEAI and planning confirmation. Do not assume a cable across public space qualifies.
Can renters apply with landlord permission?
Yes. Renters can apply if they have written permission from the property owner and the home meets the grant requirements. We recommend confirming permission before booking any installation work.
What documents are needed for the SEAI claim?
Use the claim instructions supplied with your Letter of Offer. Our process guide explains the paperwork to prepare, including electrical certification, installation evidence and the customer signature.
Who completes the installer paperwork?
We prepare the installer-side paperwork for our installation and help with the claim. You must provide accurate customer details, review the information and complete the requested signature. Respond to any further information requests.
Prefer to pay monthly?
Spread the cost of your installation with Humm finance, subject to approval — you still receive the €300 SEAI grant back separately.
Finance is provided by Humm and is subject to approval. Terms, fees and credit checks apply.
Check your €300 grant eligibility
Apply today and we will check your property, handle the SEAI paperwork, and tell you upfront if anything needs review before installation.