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Grants, for Home Car Charging, in Ireland. Tips to Cut Costs on Installing your Charger Are you a homeowner, in Ireland thinking about adding a vehicle (EVs)? Through the SEAIs (the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) you could get a grant for up to €300 towards buying and setting up a charger at home! This piece will walk you through all the details, about the grant – from who can apply to how to go about it.

Charging Grants – What does the SEAI Home Charger Grant entail?

The SEAI Home Charger Grant is a program backed by the government to motivate homeowners, in Ireland to transition to vehicles by offering support of, up to €300 for buying and setting up a home EV charger unit making it easier and more cost-effective for individuals to charge their electric cars at home (More info on – Home Charger for Electric Cars).

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Electric vehicle grant – Who qualifies for the grant?

To be eligible, for the SEAI Home Charger Grant  you need to satisfy these requirements (More info on – EV home charger installation is essential for efficient ev charging.);

  • To qualify you need to own a used vehicle bought from 2018 onward.
  • Make sure your electric vehicle is either a Battery Electric Vehicle (BE) or a Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHE).
  • The electric vehicle needs to be registered for use, in Ireland.
  • You need to have a parking area at your residence, for the installation of the charger.
  • Your property should not have been part of the ESB Ecars home charger scheme that was available, for free, to 2018 (More info on – Best Electric Car Home Charger).

Selecting the Best Home Electric Vehicle Charger

When you’re choosing a home EV charger, there are two types of chargers, for homes. Socket chargers and smart chargers like the Zappi model which comes with extra functionalities such, as app control and solar integration options (More info on – Smart EV Home Chargers). Tethered chargers come with a built-in charging cable whereas untethered ones need you to use your cable for charging purposes; the former is generally more user-friendly, although they may have limitations in terms of compatibility, with various EV models. Home chargers are available, in different speeds: Three-pin plug – 2.3kW – Very slow ; 3.6kW – Slow. Home charge point – 7.4kW – Fast; Home charge point – up to 22kW – Rapid, ensuring the charger must be connected back to the circuit. The speed at which your electric vehicle charges depends upon the charger you use; faster chargers will top up your EV quickly but might also necessitate upgrades to your home’s electrical system (More info on – Commercial EV charger installation).

Setting Up and System Needs

Before you apply for the SEAI grant, for your home charging system upgrade you must schedule a home assessment to check charger compatibility and get a price estimate from an approved EV Charger installer (More info on – EV Home Charging). This usually requires a visit, to your home to decide on the optimal charger placement and identify any required adjustments.

When setting up the system at your place:

  • Install the charging unit on a wall or pole, within your assigned parking spot.
  • Connect the cables from your circuit breaker to where the charger’s placed, ensuring the home and the charger must be properly linked.
  • Make sure to set up any required enhancements, like a circuit or RCD safeguarding.
  • Perform tests to ensure that the new charger set up functions correctly.

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Optimising Your Electric Vehicle Charging System

After setting up your home charger you can explore methods to enhance your electric vehicle charging process. Utilise, off-hours charging to make the most of discounted electricity rates during the night for powering up your vehicle (EV). Numerous intelligent chargers offer the option to set up charging sessions automatically during these affordable time frames (More info on – Car Chargers Ireland). If you’ve got panels set up on your house already and want to charge your vehicle without any extra cost (More info on – How Much Does It Cost To Charge An EV?). You’re, in luck! The Zappi Smart Charger can cleverly channel any power generated to juice up your car battery for no added expense, on your end while helping you save more money in the process. Regular upkeep is key, to ensure that your home charger works efficiently over time; it’s crucial to schedule maintenance tasks such, as inspecting cables and connectors for damage or wear and tear and cleaning the unit while also making sure to update any software or firmware as needed (More info on – How the Zappi EV Charger Works with Renewable Energy).

Seeking approval for the SEAI Grant for Home Charging station

Step-by-step process:

  1. Complete our online Electric Vehicle Home Charger grant application form. You will need your Meter Point Reference Number (the full 11 digit number on the top of your electricity bill) and your home address Eircode.
  2. Once your application has been approved, you will receive a Letter of Offer via email as well as the Terms and Condition and a Payment Request Form link. Separately, you will also receive an email containing the Installation Details form that needs to be completed by your electrician – please make sure to forward this email to your chosen installer. Both emails will be sent from noreply@scheme.seai.ie.
  3. From when you receive your Letter of Offer, you have 6 months to complete the installation of your charge point.
  4. The work can only be performed by a fully qualified electrician who is registered accordingly with Safe Electric Ireland.
  5. Once the installation is done your electrician should complete Installation Details form and you should complete the Payment Request Form.
  6. Your Electrician must provide you with a copy of the Certificate Number 3. Review this and ensure it is completed properly.
  7. Submit your Payment Request Form found in the Letter of Offer email with the following items:
  8. Fully signed and completed Payment Request Form including bank account details
  9. Copy of Certificate Number 3
  10. Copy of Test Record sheet from Electrician
  11. Copy of invoices
  12. Photographs of the installed charge point (More info on – Electric Car Charging Points For Business)

Your electrician must send a fully completed copy of the Certificate Number 3 to Safe Electric Ireland. We will check with Safe Electric Ireland that the relevant certificate has been filled for that work and that the electrician is a fully approved and registered electrician. Once this is confirmed, we will make an electronic payment of the grant amount to the bank details provided by the you.

Please note, on average applications will processed for payment on the Home Charger Grant Scheme in approximately 6-8 weeks from the date documents are received into SEAI.

(Credit & full details: https://www.seai.ie/grants/electric-vehicle-grants/electric-vehicle-charging/electric-vehicle-home-charger-grant)

Contact Electric-Car-Charger Ireland

If you require help during any part of applying for the SEAI grant, at Electric Car Charger Ireland our team can provide you with expert guidance to assist you in navigating the grant program and addressing any inquiries you might have (More info on – Home Electric Car Charger).

Getting a car charger, for your vehicle in Ireland is a wise move for any EV owner in the country! Utilising the SEAI Home Charger Grant could help you cut costs by, up to €300 when buying and setting up a top-notch charging station at home. The scheme provides a grant up to the value of €300 towards the purchase and installation of a home charger unit. To receive payment, you must ensure that you use a Safe Electric Registered Electrical Contractor. (More info on – EV Apartment Charging Grant for residents with off-street parking.).

Grab this chance to lower the costs and improve the accessibility of owning a vehicle! If you’re keen to move with this opportunity reach out to Electric Car Charger Ireland now for a free site survey worth €150 and a quote, for an EV Charger installation by our skilled team of Electric Car charger experts.