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ICE2EV Pilot Closes with Strong Uptake | Cork News
The ICE2EV Pilot Scheme has officially closed, but its impact? Huge. With “exceptionally strong” interest, it helped thousands swap 13+ year-old gas cars for new EVs — often 16+ year-old models — using a top-up €5,000 grant on top of the existing €3,500 SEAI grant. Funded by €10 million, the program aimed to remove 2,000 old cars off the road and succeeded, with 65% of funding going to rural areas — proving EV adoption is nationwide. Now, SEAI and the Department of Transport will review the pilot’s success to shape future policies. Meanwhile, the regular €3,500 SEAI grant remains active, and…
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