How much do I save?
The scheme refunds vary depending on the toll collection location, the toll transaction time and day, the Eligible Vehicle type (i.e. BEV or PHEV) and class (i.e. private or goods vehicle). Refer to the below tables containing peak and off-peak times, and applicable scheme refunds as defined under the scheme. The scheme refunds are capped at €500 per calendar year for private vehicles and €1,000 per calendar year for goods vehicles.
Under the 2018 budget, DTTAS secured funding to support a reduced tolling scheme for Electric Vehicles. The scheme is referred to as the ‘Electric Vehicle Toll Incentive (EVTI) Scheme’. The scheme commences on the 1st of July 2018 and is expected to run until December 31st 2022 (or up to a maximum of c. 50,000 EVs.)
How do I qualify for the Scheme?
To participate in the scheme, Toll Users must meet the following criteria:
I already have a conventional hybrid. Does that qualify for the scheme?
Conventional Hybrid Vehicles will not be considered under the scheme. The vehicle must be a Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) vehicle with CO2 emissions of 80gm per km or less.
When does the scheme start?
The first 50,000 eligible vehicles will be able to avail of the scheme as of the 1st of July 2018. Vehicle toll refunds can be availed of on toll transactions that take place after the vehicle has been accepted and registered in to the scheme, and after the commencement date.
When does the scheme end?
The scheme is expected to run until the 31st of December 2022. However, the scheme rules and applicable incentives / refunds are subject to change, with the new refunds and relevant terms and conditions being announced by DTTAS in advance of each calendar year.