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EV UK import and VRT

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23-09-2023 11:28am

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makeorbrake

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I've been out of the country the last few years and while I had imported a couple of Nissan Leafs a few years back, that was before Brexit taking effect. I've ran a search and as far I can make out, there's no additional VRT on importing an EV so long as its not something top of the range. I just wanted to sanity check that to make sure I have not misunderstood - so if there's someone here that has imported in the last year or so, I'd be grateful if you could confirm.

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#2 23-09-2023 12:01pm
Gumbo

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UK, add vat and customs fee. About 33% of the purchase price.
NI exemptions from cars registered uk there pre Brexit.

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#3 23-09-2023 1:30pm
makeorbrake

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121146325#Comment_121146325

Is that still the case even if its EV? I came across this so I thought there wouldn't be any VRT or have I misunderstood

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#4 23-09-2023 1:31pm
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If you're importing from the UK make sure you buy some vaseline and bend over when the customs and vat man comes.

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#5 23-09-2023 3:21pm
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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121146599#Comment_121146599

Yes still importing from Outside the EV.

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#6 24-09-2023 11:06pm
loopymum

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If you are a business importing an ev say for your business can you reclaim the vat if you are going to be using it for business purposes?

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#7 25-09-2023 2:56am
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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121152881#Comment_121152881

No. You can postpone the VAT but ultimately it needs to be paid eventually

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