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Who can legally install an EV charger in Ireland?

To comply with Irish law and qualify for government grants, an EV charger must be installed by a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) who is a member of Safe Electric.

Quick Compliance Checklist

  • Safe Electric Registered: Your installer must be a member of Safe Electric (the statutory regulatory body in Ireland).

  • SEAI Registered: If you are claiming the €300 grant, the electrician must also be registered with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

  • Certification: Upon completion, you must receive a Completion Certificate (Number 3) and a Test Record Sheet.

Why "DIY" or Unregistered Installation is Prohibited

  1. Grant Rejection: The SEAI will not pay out the €300 grant without a valid Certificate Number 3 that has been digitally cross-referenced with Safe Electric.

  2. Legal Restrictions: Under the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), EV charging is "Restricted Electrical Work." It is a legal offence for an unregistered person to carry out this work in a domestic setting.

  3. Insurance Risk: Most Irish home insurance policies require proof of professional certification for high-load electrical additions. Without it, fire damage claims related to the charger may be denied.

What to ask your electrician before they start:

"Are you a Safe Electric registered contractor, and will you provide the Certificate No. 3 required for my SEAI grant claim?"