How much is the grant?
The funding rate depends on who's applying, not on the size of the installation:
| Applicant | Funding rate |
|---|---|
| Local Authority or Approved Housing Body | 90% of eligible costs |
| Owners' Management Company (OMC) | 80% of eligible costs |
| Build-to-Rent management company | 60% of eligible costs |
| Private / commercial landlord (bulk installation only) | Can apply, but the rate isn't separately published; confirm at seai.ie |
For most apartment blocks, the applicant is the OMC, so 80% is the figure that applies in practice.
💶 The caps that apply on top of the percentage
The overall award is capped at the lesser of €5,000 per dwelling or €100,000 per development. No development receives more than €100,000 in grant aid regardless of size.
Each individual charge point is separately capped at the lesser of its actual cost or €600. A charging unit with two outlets is capped at €1,200.
If the applicant can't recover VAT, the VAT value is included in the grant award rather than left for them to cover.
These figures are SEAI's own published caps, so verify they haven't changed at seai.ie before budgeting a proposal.
What it covers
The grant contributes toward the cabling, distribution infrastructure, metering, communications systems and installation cost of shared EV charging for the development, not just the charge point units themselves. It's designed for a bulk installation at a single location, not a one-off individual connection.
Who applies
The OMC applies directly, along with Local Authorities, Approved Housing Bodies, and Build-to-Rent management companies for developments they manage. Private and commercial landlords owning units in a development can also apply, but only for a bulk installation covering multiple units, not as an individual resident applying on their own behalf. An individual apartment owner or renter cannot apply for this grant themselves.
How to apply
Get quotes from an SEAI-registered Charge Point Operator
Only a CPO on SEAI's own list of registered Charge Point Operators can be used, not just any registered electrician.
Submit the application before any work begins
No works should commence before SEAI approves the application. Starting early risks the grant entirely.
Receive the Letter of Offer, then install
Once approved, the CPO carries out the works. All costs must be incurred and paid for within the offer period.
Submit payment request forms and evidence
These must be submitted to SEAI and be in order before the offer's expiry date. This is a firm requirement across all SEAI grant schemes.
Grant is paid to the beneficiary
Payment is made strictly in proportion to the documented eligible costs, in line with the grant agreement.
What the grant doesn't solve
The grant and the CPO cover the infrastructure and its underlying billing system, not who in the building gets fair access to it once it's live, how guest charging works, or whether the OMC can show who used which bay if a dispute comes up. That's a separate access-and-booking layer on top of the funded infrastructure. If your OMC is at the stage of deciding how residents will actually book and use the chargers once installed, not just funding the installation, the full OMC guide to apartment EV charging covers the legal background, access models, and fire safety considerations in detail.
Once the chargers are in, residents need a way to book them
De Energy Hub adds resident booking and billing on top of whatever chargers your development installs.
See the apartments & estates page →Frequently asked questions
How much is the SEAI Apartment Charging Grant?
It depends on who applies: 90% of eligible costs for a Local Authority or Approved Housing Body, 80% for an Owners' Management Company (OMC), and 60% for a Build-to-Rent management company. On top of the percentage, the overall award is capped at the lesser of €5,000 per dwelling or €100,000 per development, and each individual charge point is separately capped at the lesser of its cost or €600 (€1,200 for a dual-outlet unit). Always confirm current rates at seai.ie.
Who applies for the SEAI Apartment Charging Grant, me or my management company?
The building's Owners' Management Company applies, not individual residents. Local Authorities, Approved Housing Bodies, and Build-to-Rent management companies can also apply directly for developments they manage. Private and commercial landlords can apply too, but only for a bulk installation covering multiple units, not as an individual resident.
Is the Apartment Charging Grant the same as the SEAI home charger grant?
No. The SEAI Home Charger Grant is a flat €300 for a homeowner with off-street parking installing their own charger. The Apartment Charging Grant is a completely separate, percentage-based scheme for shared infrastructure in multi-unit developments, applied for by the management company rather than an individual resident.
What does the Apartment Charging Grant actually cover?
The cabling, distribution infrastructure, metering, communications systems and installation cost of shared EV charging for the development, not just the charge points themselves. It's designed for bulk installation at a single location rather than one-off individual connections.
Does the OMC need to use a specific type of installer?
Yes. The applicant must use a Charge Point Operator (CPO) from SEAI's own list of registered Charge Point Operators, not just any registered electrician. The CPO provides the quote and carries out the installation.
Can work start before the grant application is approved?
No. No works should commence before the application is approved by SEAI and a Letter of Offer is issued. Starting work before approval risks forfeiting the grant entirely. This is a strict rule across all SEAI grant schemes.
Last verified September 2026 directly against SEAI's own Apartment Charging Grant page and its EV Apartment Charging Grant Application Guide (PDF). Funded by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) at the Department of Transport; SEAI operates the scheme on ZEVI's behalf. This is general information, not financial advice. Always confirm current rates, caps and eligibility directly at seai.ie before budgeting a proposal.