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  1. Irish Transport Minister announces grant for electric motorcycles

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    Source: Limerick Live

    Ireland’s government has announced a range of new initiatives designed to accelerate the switch to electric mobility, with grants for electric motorcycles a key part of the plans, alongside a pilot for shared home charging options.

    The Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, announced grants for electric motorcycles, alongside other schemes. The L Category Grant Scheme is an initiative specifically offering financial support towards the purchase of new electric motorbikes. The scheme is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and funded by the Department of Transport and Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), and offers grants of between €500 to €1,000 for a variety of electric vehicle categories.

    O’Brien said, “These grants are another step towards creating a cleaner, more sustainable transport system in Ireland, and complement existing supports for electric cars, commercial vans and charging infrastructure. These initiatives reflect our Government’s commitment to a zero-emission future, providing individuals and businesses with the tools needed to help make the transition.”

    In addition to the grants, a Shared Charging Pilot Scheme was also announced, aiming to address the challenge of access to home-charging facilities. The pilot programme, due to be rolled out in urban, suburban and rural areas, will enable homeowners to rent out their EV chargers through a booking platform, helping to bring cost-effective charging options to EV owners who don’t have private off-street parking facilities.

  2. Amsterdam Stadspas holders can claim €1,000 trade-in discount on electric mopeds or scooters

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    Source: Gemeente Amsterdam

    Amsterdam residents who have a Stadspas (City Pass) are able to trade in their old fossil-fuel moped or scooter for an electric model and will benefit from a €1,000 discount against it.

    Holders of the Stadspas, which is available to residents of Amsterdam or Weesp who are on a low income and have limited funds, can now switch to cleaner electric personal transport more affordably. Gemeente Amsterdam (Amsterdam Local Authority) has outlined simple steps which will allow residents to benefit from the scheme:

    • Request the discount via the online registration form.
    • After approval, receive a credit on your Stadspas.
    • Hand in your old petrol moped or scooter at one of the shops participating in the promotion.
    • At the same store you can buy a new or second-hand electric moped, scooter or moped with a €1,000 discount.

    The campaign runs until 2027 or until the budget runs out.

    More on participating stores

    The discount on an electric moped or scooter can be used at one of the stores that participate in the campaign; more information here.

    Emission-free zone since 2025

    Amsterdam has had an emission-free zone for mopeds and scooters within built-up areas since 1 January 2025. Mopeds and scooters that are newly registered from 1 January 2025 must be electric to be allowed to drive in the emission-free zone. For older petrol-powered mopeds or scooters from before 1 January 2025, transitional rules apply. From 2030, only electric vehicles will be permitted. More information can be found here.