How the SEAI electric vehicle grant is applied for
SEAI says the dealer applies and the amount is deducted from the price. The guidelines have the buyer and dealer sign a two-page form. The offer is valid for the lesser of four months or the end of the year.
The dealer applies
SEAI's grant page tells buyers that the dealer will apply for the grant for them. Under the scheme guidelines, dealers registered with and approved by SEAI may apply for the grant on behalf of the customer, and the dealer must reduce the cost of the vehicle by the grant amount.
The signed form
The guidelines say the completed application form must be signed by the customer and the dealer, and that this two-page document is attached to the online application.
Dates that matter
The SEAI offer (the letter of offer) is valid for the lesser of four months or 31 December of the year of approval. The guidelines say the vehicle must not be registered before the issue date shown on the letter of offer or after its termination date.
After the sale
For an approved private application the vehicle must be registered and taxed as private and remain registered as private for six months after the date of the grant offer.
VRT relief needs no application
Revenue states that its VRT relief for electric cars is applied automatically at the point of registration and that no additional application forms or requests are needed.
Find out where you stand
The check runs against the real eligibility rules and tells you what you would receive.