Plug-in electric vehicles in the Republic of Ireland
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As of January 2022[update], there were about 47,000 electric vehicles in Ireland.[1] As of 2022[update], about 13% of new cars registered in the country were fully electric, and 7% were plug-in hybrid.[2]
Government policy
As of 2022[update], the government offers tax rebates of up to €5,000 for electric vehicle purchases.[3]
In 2022, the government introduced rebates of up to €25,000 for taxi drivers who replace their gasoline-powered taxis with EVs.[4]
As of 2022[update], the government's official policy goal is for 40% of cars in the country to be electric by 2030.[5]
Charging stations
As of December 2021[update], there were 1,350 public charging stations in Ireland.[6]
As of December 2021[update], the government offers rebates of up to €600 for charging station installations.[7]
Public opinion
In a 2022 survey conducted by Energia and the Irish Electric Vehicle Owners Association, 87% of respondents said that the Irish government was "not doing enough" to promote electric vehicles.[8]
By region
Connacht
As of November 2022[update], there were 172 public charging stations in County Galway.[9]
Leinster
As of November 2022[update], there were 639 public charging stations in County Dublin and 174 in County Kildare.[9]
Munster
As of November 2022[update], there were 239 public charging stations in County Cork.[9]
See also
References
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