EV Charger Grant Calculator
Find the right home charger, check if you qualify for the €300 SEAI grant, and get an instant cost estimate — all in under 2 minutes.
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What the EV Charger Calculator Does
Choosing a home EV charger in Ireland isn't just about the cheapest box. It's about matching the charger to your car's onboard charge rate, your daily mileage, your parking setup, and — increasingly — whether you have solar PV. Get any one of those wrong and you've either overspent on capacity you'll never use, or under-specced and stuck waiting overnight for a half-charge.
Our calculator walks you through the decision in 60 seconds and shows you a side-by-side comparison of the chargers that actually fit your setup. You see the full install price (charger + cabling + DB upgrade where needed), the SEAI €300 grant already deducted, expected overnight charge time for your specific car, and which models support solar diversion or Smart Tariff scheduling for cheaper night-rate charging.
Every charger we list is one we install regularly — Zappi, myenergi, Easee, Hypervolt, Ohme — so the prices reflect real recent installs across Leinster, not RRPs scraped from a manufacturer site.
Who It's For
- First-time EV owners installing their first home charger
- EV drivers upgrading from a granny cable to a proper 7kW charger
- Homeowners with solar PV who want the right charger for excess generation
- Landlords adding charging to rental properties
- Developers and commercial sites planning EV infrastructure for multiple bays
How It Works
1. Tell us your setup
Property type (house, apartment, commercial), parking (driveway, garage, on-street with off-street parking), and daily mileage. Solar PV? Tell us — we'll prioritise chargers with solar diversion.
2. Pick your car
Your car's onboard AC charger is the real bottleneck. Most cars take 7kW max — so a 22kW charger won't help unless your car supports it and you have 3-phase. We filter for what your car will actually use.
3. Compare and book
See 3–4 chargers that fit, with fully-loaded install prices, SEAI grant already applied, expected charge times, smart features. One click to send the spec to us for a confirmed 48-hour fixed-price quote.
Why Use the Calculator
- SEAI €300 home charger grant applied to every price — we handle the SEAI paperwork on your behalf
- Filters by tethered vs untethered, 7kW vs 22kW, brand preference, solar compatibility
- Charge time estimates based on your specific car's AC charge rate
- Includes typical install cost — not just the RRP of the box
- Every charger listed is one we install regularly — real Leinster pricing, 2026
EV Charger FAQs
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Ireland?
A typical home install is €1,200–€1,800 fully fitted before grants — €900–€1,500 after the SEAI €300 grant. Cost varies with cabling distance from the consumer unit to the charger, whether your DB needs an upgrade, and whether the install is internal or external.
Do I need a 22kW charger for my home?
Almost certainly no. Most cars accept 7kW AC maximum, so a 7kW charger gives you a full overnight charge. 22kW only helps if your car supports faster AC charging AND you have a 3-phase supply — which most Irish homes don't. Save the money and put it towards a smart 7kW.
What is the SEAI EV home charger grant?
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland gives up to €300 towards a home EV charger install. You need an eligible EV or plug-in hybrid registered to you, and the install must be done by a registered electrician using a grant-eligible charger. We handle the SEAI paperwork — you get the discount on your final invoice.
I have solar PV — which charger should I get?
Look at chargers with solar PV diversion mode — the myenergi Zappi is the best-known. When your solar is generating more than the house is using, the charger automatically diverts the excess into your car instead of exporting it to the grid. Pays for itself a lot faster.
Tethered or untethered — what's the difference?
Tethered = the cable is permanently attached to the charger. Untethered = you bring your own cable each time. Tethered is more convenient day-to-day, untethered is tidier when not in use and you can take the cable with you on long trips for public AC charging.
Are you Safe Electric certified for EV installs?
Yes — Safe Electric A6700 registered. Every install is tested to IS 10101, certified, and SEAI-registered for the grant.