The Government has extended its electric small public service vehicle (eSPSV) grant scheme through 2026, writes Brian Byrne. The scheme, open for applications from 25 February, provides financial support to taxi, hackney, and limousine operators wishing to upgrade to cleaner, electric vehicles.
A funding allocation of €7 million has been confirmed for 2026. Eligible operators will have access to grants of up to €7,500 for purchasing a new battery electric SPSV, and up to €17,500 for those scrapping older, high-polluting vehicles as part of their transition. Additionally, operators can receive up to €25,000 for the purchase of a wheelchair-accessible battery electric SPSV.
Since its launch in 2018, the scheme has allocated over €65 million, assisting more than 3,600 operators to transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric, thereby helping to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality across Irish cities and towns.
