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Model-by-model VRT guides for electric cars in Ireland — how much you really pay, the €5,000 relief, the €50,000 OMSP cap and the import rules, each with a worked 2026 example.
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16 June 2026 · EV VRT guides
VRT on a Volkswagen ID.3 in Ireland
How much VRT on a Volkswagen ID.3 in Ireland? It is charged at 7% of the OMSP then cut by EV relief up to €5,000 — usually €0 below €50,000. Worked 2026 example.
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16 June 2026 · EV VRT guides
VRT on a Hyundai Kona Electric in Ireland
How much VRT on a Hyundai Kona Electric in Ireland? It's 7% of the OMSP minus EV relief up to €5,000 — usually €0. Worked example, OMSP thresholds & import rules.
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16 June 2026 · EV VRT guides
VRT on a BYD Sealion 7 in Ireland
How much VRT is on a BYD Sealion 7 in Ireland? VRT is 7% of the OMSP minus the €5,000 EV relief — but the Sealion 7 sits near the €50,000 cap, so it often pays real VRT. Worked example & 2026 rules.
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16 June 2026 · EV VRT guides
VRT on the electric Ford Explorer in Ireland
How much VRT is on the all-electric Ford Explorer in Ireland? VRT is 7% of the OMSP, cut by the €5,000 EV relief — often €0 on Select trims. Worked example & 2026 rules.
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16 June 2026 · EV VRT guides
VRT on a Skoda Elroq in Ireland
How much VRT is on a Skoda Elroq in Ireland? VRT is 7% of the OMSP, but the EV relief (up to €5,000) usually brings it to €0. Worked example & 2026 rules explained.
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16 June 2026 · EV VRT guides
VRT on a Hyundai Inster in Ireland
How much VRT is on a Hyundai Inster in Ireland? VRT is 7% of the OMSP, but the €5,000 EV relief wipes it out — the Inster pays €0. Worked example & 2026 rules.
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16 June 2026 · EV VRT guides
VRT on the Kia EV3 and EV4 in Ireland
How VRT works on the Kia EV3 and EV4 in Ireland: 7% of the OMSP, €0 NOx levy, EV relief up to €5,000. Worked examples per variant — illustrative figures, Revenue is the binding authority.
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16 June 2026 · EV VRT guides
VRT on a Tesla Model 3 in Ireland
How much VRT is on a Tesla Model 3 in Ireland? VRT is 7% of the OMSP, but the €5,000 EV relief usually brings it to €0 below €50,000. Worked example & import costs 2026.
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16 June 2026 · EV VRT guides
VRT on a Tesla Model Y in Ireland
How much VRT is on a Tesla Model Y in Ireland? VRT is 7% of the OMSP, but the €5,000 EV relief often brings it to €0 below €50,000. Worked example & 2026 rules.
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