ZEVI TII EV Recharging Infrastructure LDV National Road Grant Schemes

Phase 1, Round 2

The first ZEVI EV Recharging Infrastructure LDV National Road Grant Scheme was launched in early 2024. In July 2024 the locations of 17 new high-powered recharging pools to be rolled out under this scheme were announced.

In November 2024 a second round of this scheme was launched to encourage the provision of recharging infrastructure in specific areas (sub-zones) where it was not possible to award grants in the initial round.

• Locations of the sub-zones can be found in the map here.
• More information can be found in the scheme brochure here.
• To view the full scheme documentation and to apply, visit www.eTenders.gov.ie

Phase 2

Launched in October 2024 in collaboration with the Department of Transport and Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), this grant scheme represents the second phase in TII’s programme to accelerate the development of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Ireland's National Road Network.

The ZEVI TII EV Recharging Infrastructure Light Duty Vehicle (LDV) National Road Grant Scheme Phase 2 focuses on 1200km+ of national single carriageway roads, aiming to support the roll out of a minimum of 300kW of High-power EV recharging infrastructure at regular intervals along the National Road Network. This initiative offers a competitive opportunity for private sector participation, promoting innovation and enhancing efficiency in the development of EV recharging infrastructure.

Details

• The scheme targets petrol / service station operators, car park owners, hotels, supermarkets / retail outlets, and anyone with a publicly accessible site within 3km driving distance of the Scheme roads.
• The initiative takes the form of a competitive grant process and will be awarded under EU De Minimis State Aid funding rules.
• This grant aid will support the capital costs of installing the new recharging infrastructure, funding of up to 70% of eligible costs, to a maximum permissible level of €300k.
• Eligible costs under this scheme include construction, installation, upgrade, or extension of recharging infrastructure, as well as associated civil engineering works and Local Authority development consent fees.

Application

• Applicants must submit comprehensive plans for delivering recharging pools, detailing proposed recharging points, amenities, costings, and information in relation to the location of the facilities.
• The application window runs from October 17, 2024, to January 15, 2025, with successful Applicants to be notified in Q1 2025.
• All submissions to be made via www.etenders.gov.ie before noon on January 15, 2025.

The new recharging infrastructure funded under this scheme is targeted to be operational and available for public use by December 2025. For more information, download the scheme brochure here:

Scheme Brochure