Irish EV conversion market is tiny — 2–3 workshops, 6-month waits, €25k–€60k quotes. We ship pre-matched, RHD-ready kits to Dublin/Cork/Galway in 10–15 days for €4,500–€12,000 EXW. Your local mechanic installs in 2 days. Here's the real math.
The Irish Market Reality Check
| Route | Typical Cost | Timeline | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local workshop (New Electric Ireland et al.) | €25,000–€60,000 | 4–6 months | Single-source dependency, custom pricing |
| UK specialist (London/Midlands) | £22,000–£50,000 + ferry | 3–5 months | Brexit paperwork, LHD→RHD issues |
| CMVTE kit + your local mechanic | €6,500–€18,000 landed | 2–4 weeks | Fixed spec, pre-tested, modular upgrades |
Landed = EXW + sea freight (€600–€900) + Irish customs (4.7% duty on parts + 23% VAT on CIF) + local install (€1,500–€3,000). DDP quotes available.
Karmann Ghia — one of 40+ classic models our RHD adapter plates cover
Why Irish Workshops Charge €25k+
They don't manufacture. They buy from factories like us, then add:
- Irish VAT margin (23% on top of import cost)
- Workshop overhead (rent, rates, insurance in Dublin/Cork)
- Custom engineering hours (€85–€120/hr) for every unique car
- Single-build risk buffer
We sell the same components — PMSM motor, FOC controller, LiFePO₄ pack, PDU, DC-DC, OBC — as a pre-validated kit. No custom engineering. Your mechanic bolts it in.
⚡ NCT & Revenue Registration: We Know the Path
Every kit ships with EN 50604-1 battery cert, EMC test report, motor/controller CE docs — the exact paperwork your automotive engineer needs for NCT sign-off and Revenue re-classification to Category M1 EV (€120 motor tax). Request Irish compliance pack →
3 Kit Tiers for Irish Builds
| Kit | Motor | Battery | Range (WLTP) | Best For | EXW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City 15 | 15 kW PMSM | 15 kWh LiFePO₄ | 110 km | Mini, Beetle, Fiat 500, Yaris | €3,500 |
| Commuter 25 | 25 kW PMSM | 20 kWh LiFePO₄ | 160 km | Golf IV, Corolla, Focus, 206 | €4,800 |
| Utility 40 | 40 kW PMSM | 30 kWh LiFePO₄ | 220 km | Transit Connect, Partner, Hilux, D4D | €7,000 |
All kits include: motor + matched controller (params pre-loaded) + battery with BMS/PDU + DC-DC (12 V/40 A) + OBC (3.3 kW/6.6 kW) + full CAN harness + RHD adapter plate + coupler for your gearbox.
30 kW kit layout — motor, controller, battery, PDU, DC-DC, OBC pre-wired
RHD & Irish Gearboxes: Already Solved
We've shipped to 130+ countries. Ireland is RHD. We know the gearboxes.
| Vehicle | Gearbox | Adapter Status |
|---|---|---|
| VW Golf IV / Beetle | 020 / 02A / 02J | ✅ Stock |
| Toyota Corolla / Yaris | C50 / C60 / EA60 | ✅ Stock |
| Ford Focus / Fiesta | IB5 / MTX75 | ✅ Stock |
| Peugeot 206 / Partner | BE4 / MA5 | ✅ Stock |
| Toyota Hilux / Dyna | R150 / R151 / G52 | ✅ Stock |
Not listed? Send gearbox code + bell housing photos. We CAD-match in 24 hrs. Custom plate = €150 extra, 3 days.
The "€5,000 Conversion" Myth (New Electric Ireland)
Kevin Sharpe's "€5,000 for 200 km range" quote from 2022 assumed:
- Donor battery modules from wrecked Leafs (now scarce, €120/kWh+)
- DIY labour (your weekends, not mechanic rates)
- No NCT engineer sign-off budget (€800–€1,500)
- No DC-DC, OBC, HV contactors, fuses, coolant loop
Real 2026 parts-only cost for 20 kWh LiFePO₄ + 25 kW PMSM + controller + aux: ≈€6,500 EXW. Add Irish landing + mechanic = €11,000–€13,000 all-in. Still 55% cheaper than workshop quote.
Mitsubishi L200 / Triton — Utility 40 kit, 30 kWh, 220 km range
Shipping to Ireland: No Surprises
- Sea (LCL): 18–25 days to Dublin Port / Ringaskiddy. Palletized, IP67 cases. €600–€900.
- Air: 5–7 days. €1,800–€2,500. For urgent builds.
- Customs: HS 8708.99 (parts) → 4.7% duty + 23% VAT on CIF. We provide EUR.1 (China–EU preferential — 0% duty), commercial invoice, packing list, CE/EMC docs.
- DDP: We clear, pay Revenue, deliver to your mechanic's door. One EUR invoice.
💡 Irish Builder Tip:
Order Commuter 25 + DDP + your mechanic installs = ~€12,500 all-in for a Golf IV with 160 km range. Local quote: €35,000+. Save €22,500. Get your DDP quote →
Mechanic Network: We Connect You
Don't have a mechanic? We've vetted installers in:
- Dublin: 3 workshops (EV-trained, Safe Electric registered)
- Cork: 2 workshops
- Galway/Limerick/Waterford: 1 each
They know our kits. They bill you directly. We don't markup labour.
Upgrade Path: Future-Proof Your Spend
- Battery: 15 → 30 kWh swap in 2 hrs (same BMS, same CAN)
- Motor: 25 → 50 kW (same mount, same controller family)
- OBC: 3.3 → 11 kW 3-phase when SEAI home charger grant lands
- Solar MPPT: plug into OBC — charge free during Irish summer
No rewiring. No new controller. Modular by design.
Next Steps
- Email us: vehicle reg/year, gearbox code, target range, budget, county
- We reply in 4 hours with: kit spec, DDP landed quote, mechanic contacts near you
- You approve → we build, bench-test 100% load, film QC → ship
