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Importing electric cars

  • 25-04-2010 10:23am
    #1
    wingnut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭


    I am interested in the buzz on the electric cars. The Nissan Leaf looks quite good. What I also think will be interesting is the price internationally. As electic vehicles are not liable for VRT we can shop around and import without being penalised. Has anyone shipped a car from the states before, and if so, how much did shipping cost?


Comments

  • #2
    beam99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 247 ✭✭beam99


    No But just remember the US is 110v and were 220v, so you will have to install a transformer into the car. should not be a big deal.


  • #3
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    You may not be liable for VRT but if you import from the US (or anywhere outside the EU or perhaps EEA) you will be liable for Irish customs duties on the goods and on the transport costs, all may be in addition to whatever taxes you pay in the US before exporting.


  • #4
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    beam99 wrote: »
    No But just remember the US is 110v and were 220v, so you will have to install a transformer into the car. should not be a big deal.


    I would imagine doing something like that would effect warranty if the vehicle was 3 years old or less.


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