ZEVI expands electric truck grants to €500,000 but public charging network lags freight needs
By Eve
Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland has increased support for heavy-duty electrification, offering businesses up to €500,000 per year for zero-emission truck purchases and up to €300,000 for depot charging infrastructure under the Zero-Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle Purchase Grant Scheme. Grant levels are tiered by company size, covering 30 per cent to 60 per cent of the price difference between electric and diesel trucks, with applications required before vehicle orders. Despite the expanded funding, Ireland's public charging network stood at 3,428 points across 1,150 locations in June 2026, with €20 million allocated for 266 additional high-powered stations.
Why it matters
The scheme creates immediate procurement opportunities for depot charging installations and electrical upgrades, though the limited public charging rollout signals that return-to-base fleet operators will remain the primary near-term market. CPOs and contractors should note that infrastructure grants require pre-approval, narrowing the window for speculative project development.
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- Original title
- “ZEVI backs electric trucks—but charging gap remains”
- Published
- 20 September 2026
- Updated
- 23 September 2026
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- EV Charging
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- Ireland
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- ZEVI
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