Home EV Charging Grant Ireland: Find SEAI Approved Installers

OnlineTradesmen helps you find SEAI approved electricians for compliant and grant-eligible home EV charger installations.

Irish homeowners can avail of a €300 grant from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) towards the purchase and installation of an EV home charger. This

Electric Vehicle Home Charger Grant is accessible to all households with suitable off-street parking, regardless of current EV ownership.

Key Details of the EV Charging Grant:

Grant Value: Up to €300.

Eligibility: All Irish households with off-street parking.

Mandatory Requirement: Installation by a Safe Electric Registered Electrical Contractor.

Parking Requirement: Off-street parking associated with the home, with the charger connected to the home's electricity supply.

MPRN Requirement: Meter Point Reference Number (MPRN) from the electricity bill is required for location verification.

Grant Limitation: One grant per property; properties that previously received an EV home charger grant or a free ESB eCar charger (pre-2018) are ineligible.

Work Commencement: Installation work must not begin before the start date specified in the Letter of Offer.

Completion Timeline: Installation and Payment Request Form submission with all required evidence (Cert 3, Test Record, installation photos, electrician's invoice) must be completed within six months of the Letter of Offer date.

Finding SEAI Registered Installers via OnlineTradesmen

To qualify for the SEAI grant, utilising a Safe Electric Registered Electrical Contractor is essential. OnlineTradesmen provides a platform to connect homeowners with vetted and qualified electricians, including those registered with Safe Electric for EV charger installations.

Utilising OnlineTradesmen:

Job Posting: Create a free job listing on OnlineTradesmen specifying the need for EV charger installation by an SEAI installer to facilitate the EV charging grant.

Quotation Receipt: Receive competitive quotes from qualified SEAI-registered electricians in your area.

Contractor Selection: Compare electrician profiles, reviews, and quotes to select the most suitable contractor.

Installation and Documentation: The chosen electrician will complete the installation and provide the necessary documentation, including the Cert 3 and Test Record, required for the grant application.

SEAI EV Home Charger Grant Application Process:

Online Application: Complete the Electric Vehicle Home Charger grant application form on the SEAI website, providing your MPRN and home Eircode.

Letter of Offer: Upon successful application, receive a Letter of Offer via email, including terms and conditions and a link to the Payment Request Form. A separate email containing an Installation Detail Form for your electrician will also be sent.

Electrician Engagement: Use OnlineTradesmen to find and hire an SEAI-registered electrician for the installation. Provide them with the Installation Detail Form.

Installation Completion: Ensure the EV charger is installed by the selected electrician.

Document Acquisition: Obtain the Cert 3 and Test Record from your electrician, along with their invoice and photographs of the completed installation.

Payment Request Submission: Complete the Payment Request Form (from the Letter of Offer email) with your bank details and submit it along with the Cert 3, Test Record, invoices, and installation photographs.

Homeowners interested in installing an EV charger and claiming the €300 EV charging grant can find qualified SEAI installers through OnlineTradesmen, simplifying the process and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

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