Go Electric This summer with nissan
and Save Up to €12,500
If you drive a vehicle registered in 2013 or earlier, you may qualify for up to €8,500 in Government support when scrapping it and purchasing a new Nissan electric vehicle. Here's what you need to know.
Scrappage Grant
€8,500
Available on vehicles older than
2013
max ev price cap
€60,000
applications open
1st of July 2026
About the scheme
A GOVERNMENT GRANT DESIGNED TO GET OLDER CARS OFF IRISH ROADS
Ready to make the switch to electric? The ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme could help you get there. Backed by a €10 million Government of Ireland fund and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), the scheme offers eligible drivers up to €8,500 towards a new Nissan electric vehicle when they scrap a qualifying older petrol or diesel car.
The process is designed to be simple and hassle-free. Once your eligibility is confirmed, the grant is applied directly to the purchase price of your new Nissan EV, and your Nissan dealer will manage the application process with SEAI on your behalf.
With funding allocated separately to urban and rural applicants, availability is limited. Register your interest below and take the next step towards smarter, cleaner electric driving.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
DO YOU QUALIFY?
To qualify for the ICE2EV Scrappage Grant, both you and your vehicle must meet the scheme's eligibility criteria. Your Nissan dealer will be happy to guide you through the requirements and confirm your eligibility as part of the purchase process.
PETROL OR DIESEL
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Your car can be 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
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You have owned the vehicle for at least 12 months before the date of scrapping.
TAX AND INSURANCE
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The car is currently taxed and insured, with a valid NCT or an NCT that has expired no more than 6 months before the date of your application.
Vehicle Log Book
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You can provide the vehicle log book (Vehicle Registration Certificate) to your dealer at the time of purchase.
Electric Vehicle
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You are purchasing a new battery electric vehicle registered from the 262 plate onwards, with a list price at or below €60,000.
Rural / Urban Split
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Budget is split 65% rural / 35% urban, determined by your Eircode. Your Nissan dealer can advise which category applies.
Step by Step
HOW THE SCRAPPAGE SCHEME WORKS WHEN YOU BUY A NEW NISSAN EV
Your local Nissan dealer is registered with SEAI and will manage the entire ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme application on your behalf. The grant is applied directly to the cost of your new Nissan electric vehicle, making the process simple, seamless and hassle-free.
CHECK IF YOUR CAR QUALIFIES
To be eligible for the ICE2EV Scrappage Grant, your existing vehicle must be a petrol or diesel car registered in 2013 or earlier. It must also have been owned by you for at least 12 months and be currently taxed, insured and NCT compliant (or recently expired within the scheme requirements).
CHOOSE YOUR NEW NISSAN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Browse Nissan's range of fully electric vehicles and select an eligible battery electric vehicle (BEV) with a retail price under €60,000. Popular qualifying models include the Nissan LEAF, Nissan ARIYA and the all-new Nissan MICRA EV.
YOUR NISSAN DEALER SUBMITS THE APPLICATION
Once you've chosen your new Nissan EV, your dealer will submit the ICE2EV Scrappage Grant application to SEAI on your behalf. Simply bring your vehicle registration certificate and any required documentation, and your Nissan dealer will take care of the rest.
RECEIVE YOUR SCRAPPAGE GRANT INSTANTLY
The €8,500 ICE2EV Scrappage Grant, along with any available SEAI electric vehicle grant, is deducted directly from the purchase price of your new Nissan EV at the point of sale. There's no need to apply separately or wait for reimbursement, helping you save money immediately when switching to electric driving.div>
Nissan Electric Range
SCRAPPAGE-ELIGIBLE Nissan ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Every new Nissan 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 Nissan dealer.
All-New MICRA
Up to €8,500 savings in combined grants
Available with a 40kWh or a 52Wh battery, with sleek aerodynamics and advanced technologies* that give you a more relaxing drive on the road. Discover an all-new way of driving. You’ll be amazed by the Nissan MICRA.
All-New LEAF
Up to €8,500 savings in combined grants
Available with a 52kWh or a powerful 75kWh battery, with a stylish silhouette that reflects its dynamic character and aerodynamic efficiency, that give you a more relaxing drive on the road. Discover an all-new way of driving. You’ll be amazed by the Nissan LEAF.
ARIYA
Up to €12,500 savings in combined grants
The 100% electric coupe crossover. The ARIYA crossover with optional e-4ORCE technology is the start of a new era of seamless, intuitive and adaptive experiences both onboard and offboard. All packaged in a sophisticated exterior design inspired by timeless Japanese futurism.
EXAMPLE SAVING
HOW MUCH COULD YOU ACTUALLY SAVE?
The example below is based on a driver with a 2013 or older diesel or petrol car purchasing a new Nissan Ariya 63kWh Engage. Your actual saving will depend on the model chosen, current pricing, and your individual grant eligibility. Further savings are available when combined with the Nissan Get €4K Your Way offer.
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 Nissan dealer for a personalised quote.
Nissan ARIYA 100% Electric
Engage, 63kWh RRP
€43,495
SEAI Grant
€3,500
Retail Price after Grant
€39,995
EV Scrappage
€5,000
Retail Price after EV Scrappage
€34,995
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 Nissan electric vehicle.
APPLICATIONS OPEN EARLY JULY 2026 — BUDGET IS LIMITED
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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 Nissan 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?
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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. *This is €5,000 scrappage grant in addition to the standard SEAI new electric vehicle grant of up to €3,500, giving eligible buyers access to up to €8,500 in combined grant support.
CAN I CLAIM BOTH THE SCRAPPAGE GRANT AND THE STANDARD SEAI EV GRANT?
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Yes, 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?
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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 roads.
HOW IS THE RURAL AND URBAN BUDGET SPLIT DETERMINED?
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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 Nissan dealer can confirm your category in advance.
CAN I COMBINE THE SCRAPPAGE GRANT WITH NISSAN €4K YOUR WAY
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Yes, in most cases. The scrappage grant reduces the on-the-road price of the vehicle before combined with any other offer. Contact your local dealer to discuss further savings.
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 — it simply means to contact us to discuss your options.
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