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Practical guides on Vehicle Registration Tax, EV incentives, OMSP and importing cars to Ireland — updated for 2026.
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1 June 2026 · Motorcycles
VRT on a motorcycle in Ireland: rates, calculator and how to pay (2026)Motorcycle VRT in Ireland costs €2/cc up to 350cc, then €1/cc above. Full 2026 guide: rates table, age reduction up to 100%, electric bike exemption and NCTS import checklist.
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27 May 2026 · Commercial vehicles
VRT on commercial vehicles in Ireland: rates, categories and registration (2026)Category B vans pay 13.3% of OMSP (or 8% if CO₂ ≤ 120 g/km), minimum €125. Category C is €200 flat. Full 2026 guide with worked example and NCTS registration steps.
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23 May 2026 · Camper vans
VRT on camper vans in IrelandMotorhomes fall in VRT Category B: 13.3 % (or 8 % low-CO₂) of OMSP. NCTS process, factory-built vs converted van, Revenue valuation and 2026 rules.
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22 May 2026 · Electric vehicles
VRT on electric cars in Ireland: relief, OMSP thresholds and 2026 rulesIs VRT payable on electric cars in Ireland? How the €5,000 VRT relief works, OMSP thresholds, UK/NI import rules and the full EV savings stack for 2026.