TRADE IN. GO ELECTRIC.

SAVE UP TO €12,500

If your car is from 2013 or older, the Irish Government will give you €8,500 to scrap it and switch to a new Renault electric vehicle. Here is everything you need to know — in plain language
€8,500
Scrappage Grant
2013
or older cars needed
€50,000
max EV price cap
1st of July 2026
applications open
Renault 4 image for government scrappage scheme
about the scheme A GOVERNMENT GRANT DESIGNED TO GET OLDER CARS OFF IRISH ROADS
the ICE2EV scrappage scheme is a €10 million Government of Ireland initiative, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). It was announced by Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien on 3rd June 2026 and forms part of Ireland's wider commitment to accelerate the transition to zero-emission transport.

the scheme works simply: scrap a qualifying older petrol or diesel car, buy a new electric vehicle, and the €8,500 grant is deducted from the price at the point of purchase. Your Renault dealer manages the entire process with SEAI on your behalf — there is no separate application to make.

budget is limited and is split between rural and urban applicants. Once the budget for a category is used, it closes. Registering your interest with your local Renault dealer now is the best way to secure your place in the queue.    
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

DO YOU QUALIFY?

to be eligible for the ICE2EV scrappage grant, every one of the following conditions must apply to you and your vehicle. your Renault dealer will confirm your eligibility at the point of purchase.    
petrol or diesel
Your car is a petrol or diesel vehicle registered in 2013 or earlier. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) cannot be scrapped under this scheme.
vehicle owner
You have owned the vehicle for at least 12 months before the date of scrapping.
Tax and insurance
The car is currently taxed and insured, with an NCT that has expired no more than 6 months before the date of your application.    
Vehicle Log Book
You can provide the vehicle log book (Vehicle Registration Certificate) to your dealer at the time of purchase.
Electric Vehicle
You are purchasing a new battery electric vehicle registered from the 262 plate onwards, with a list price at or below €50,000.
Rural / Urban Split
Budget is split 65% rural / 35% urban, determined by your Eircode. Your Renault dealer can advise which category applies.
STEP BY STEP

HOW THE SCRAPPAGE PROCESS WORKS AT YOUR RENAULT DEALER

Your Renault dealership is registered with SEAI and handles every part of the application for you. The grant is deducted directly from the vehicle price — no separate claim, no waiting for reimbursement.    
CHECK YOUR CAR
Confirm your vehicle is a 2013-or-earlier petrol or diesel car you have owned for at least 12 months, currently taxed, insured, with a valid or recently lapsed NCT.
CHOOSE YOUR RENAULT EV
Browse the Renault electric range and select a new battery electric vehicle under €50,000. Renault 5, Renault 4,  Megane, and Scenic E-Tech electric all qualify.
DEALER APPLIES FOR YOU
From early July 2026, your Renault dealer submits the scrappage application to SEAI on your behalf. Bring your vehicle log book. All paperwork is handled for you.
SAVE AT PURCHASE
The €8,500 scrappage grant plus any standard SEAI EV grant is deducted directly from the price of your new Renault at the point of sale. SEAI reimburses the dealer.
RENAULT ELECTRIC RANGE

SCRAPPAGE-ELIGIBLE RENAULT ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Every new Renault battery electric vehicle priced under €50,000, registered from the 262 plate onwards, qualifies for the ICE2EV scrappage scheme when purchased from an SEAI-registered Renault dealer.
Renault 5 image for government scheme

Renault 5 E-Tech electric

UP TO €9,500 IN COMBINED GRANTS
The reborn Renault 5, now fully electric. Up to 400km of real-world range, rapid charging, and a compact footprint ideal for Irish towns and cities.
Renault 4 image for government scrappage scheme

Renault 4 E-Tech electric

UP TO €10,500 IN COMBINED GRANTS
Renault 4 is back and it’s electric. E-Tech powertrain with up to 150 hp, a driving ranges² of up to 409 km and quick charging. Experience a new level of freedom and driving pleasure.
Megane image for Government scrappage scheme

Megane E-Tech electric

UP TO €12,500 IN COMBINED GRANTS
A design-led compact electric car with up to 470km WLTP range and a panoramic interior that sets a new standard in its class. Purpose-built as an EV.
Scenic image for Government Scrappage Scheme

Scenic E-Tech electric

UP TO €12,500 IN COMBINED GRANTS
2023 European Car of the Year. A spacious family SUV with up to 625km range. Ireland's most awarded electric car — with the space of an SUV and no compromise.
EXAMPLE SAVING HOW MUCH COULD YOU ACTUALLY SAVE?
The example below is based on a driver with a 2012 diesel car purchasing a new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric. Your actual saving will depend on the model chosen, current pricing, and your individual grant eligibility.
Renault 5 E-Tech electric
evolution, 40kWh  RRP     €29,495     
SEAI Grant     €3,500     
Retail Price after grant     €25,995     
EV Scrappage     €5,000     
Retail Price After EV scrappage€20,995
Figures are illustrative only. Scrappage grant subject to SEAI eligibility and available budget. Standard EV purchase grant subject to current SEAI terms. Speak to your Renault dealer for a personalised quote.
COMMON QUESTIONS

SCRAPPAGE SCHEME: QUESTIONS ANSWERED

The most common questions Irish drivers are asking about the ICE2EV scrappage scheme and how it works when buying a new Renault electric vehicle.
APPLICATIONS OPEN EARLY JULY 2026 — BUDGET IS LIMITED
The ICE2EV scrappage scheme has a total budget of €10 million. Once funds are exhausted the scheme closes — there is no waiting list. Budget is split between rural and urban applicants. Registering your interest with your local Renault dealer now costs nothing and puts you in the best position to apply the moment the scheme opens.
WHAT IS IRELAND'S EV SCRAPPAGE SCHEME AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
Ireland's ICE2EV scrappage scheme is a €10 million Government of Ireland programme administered by SEAI. Announced in June 2026 by the Minister for Transport, it offers a €8,500 grant to private car owners who permanently scrap a petrol or diesel vehicle registered in 2013 or earlier and purchase a new battery electric vehicle. The grant is deducted by your EV dealer at the point of purchase. Applications open early July 2026.
CAN I CLAIM BOTH THE SCRAPPAGE GRANT AND THE STANDARD SEAI EV GRANT?
Yes. The €8,500 ICE2EV scrappage grant is entirely separate from and additional to the standard SEAI electric vehicle purchase grant, currently up to €3,500 for private buyers. If you are eligible for both, your Renault dealer applies for both simultaneously, meaning the combined saving could reach €12,000 or more off the price of your new EV
WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE DEALER?
You will need your Vehicle Registration Certificate (log book) for the car being scrapped. Your dealer will also verify the vehicle is taxed and insured, and that the NCT has not expired more than 6 months before your application date. Your dealer will guide you through anything else required when you visit.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY OLD CAR — CAN I TRADE IT IN?
No. Under the ICE2EV scrappage scheme terms, your old vehicle must be permanently scrapped by a registered EV dealer — it cannot be traded in, sold privately, or kept. This is a condition of the grant, designed to permanently remove higher emission older vehicles from the Irish fleet
HOW IS THE RURAL AND URBAN BUDGET SPLIT DETERMINED?
65% of the total budget is reserved for rural applicants and 35% for urban applicants. SEAI uses the CSO's Urban City 2025 classification based on your Eircode. If your category's budget is exhausted before you apply, you will not be eligible in that round. Your Renault dealer can confirm your category in advance.
CAN I COMBINE THE SCRAPPAGE GRANT WITH RENAULT PCP FINANCE
Yes, in most cases. The scrappage grant reduces the on-the-road price of the vehicle before any finance agreement is calculated, which can meaningfully lower your monthly repayments on a PCP or HP deal. Speak to your Renault dealer's finance team to understand how the grant interacts with your specific finance product.
 
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BE FIRST IN LINE WHEN APPLICATIONS OPEN
The ICE2EV scrappage scheme opens in early July 2026 and closes the moment the €10 million budget is exhausted. There is no waiting list once it closes. Registering your interest now costs nothing — it simply means your local Renault dealer can contact you the moment applications go live.

Registration takes under two minutes. You are under no obligation to purchase. Your details will only be used to notify you about the scheme.