James Geoghegan (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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119. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline his plans to increase the usage of electric vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34129/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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The Government is committed to increasing the uptake of EVs as evidenced in the ambitious targets set in the Climate Action Plan.

Over €100m has been allocated in 2025 to support the continued transition to electric vehicles which includes funding for EV grants and EV charging infrastructure.

There is a suite of incentives in place from ZEVI, and where applicable with support from taxation incentives through the Department of Finance, to support the continued transition to EVs and for the rollout of EV charging infrastructure, including:

•     A purchase grant for battery electric vehicles (BEVs);

•     A Home Charger purchase grant scheme;

•     VRT relief of up to €5,000 for the purchase of BEVs;

•     The eSPSV grant scheme for taxi drivers to make the switch to an EV, including wheelchair accessible vehicles;

•     ZEHDV grant scheme – a grant for HDVs to bridge the gap between a low emission vehicle and a fossil fuel vehicle; and

•     Low rate of annual motor tax.

We regularly review EV incentives and grants to ensure that they are delivering value for money and supporting delivery of EV targets.