Calculate VRT for any Tesla import in Ireland using official 2026 rates. Accurate estimates for Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X, including EV relief eligibility and full cost breakdown.
Verified by VRT Calculator Ireland Research Team
Irish Tax & Import Experts | Updated Feb 2026
All Tesla models are fully electric, so they pay the lowest VRT rate of 7% of the OMSP with zero NOx levy. A Tesla Model 3 RWD (OMSP ~€45,000) will pay approximately €3,150 VRT, but may qualify for up to €5,000 EV relief if the OMSP is under €40,000. Model S and Model X prices typically exceed the relief threshold. Always check the current OMSP assigned by Revenue.
| Vehicle Type | Example Model | OMSP | Est. VRT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (BEV) | Tesla Model 3 RWD | €38,000 | ~€2,660 (+ €5k relief = €0 net) |
| Electric (BEV) | Tesla Model Y LR AWD | €52,000 | ~€3,640 (no relief) |
| Electric (BEV) | Tesla Model S Long Range | €95,000 | ~€6,650 (no relief) |
| Electric (BEV) | Tesla Model X Plaid | €120,000 | ~€8,400 (no relief) |
Based on official Revenue.ie VRT rates and valuation methods.
All Tesla models are fully electric, so they pay the lowest VRT rate of 7% of the OMSP with zero NOx levy. Higher-value models such as the Model S and Model X typically exceed the EV relief threshold, meaning the full 7% rate applies without any deduction.
Scenario: Tesla Model 3 RWD imported with an OMSP of €38,000.
Note: Actual VRT depends on the OMSP Revenue assigns to your specific Tesla and the EV relief rules in force at registration.
All Tesla models are fully electric, so they pay the lowest VRT rate of 7% of the OMSP with zero NOx levy. A Tesla Model 3 RWD (OMSP ~€45,000) will pay approximately €3,150 VRT, but may qualify for up to €5,000 EV relief if the OMSP is under €40,000. Model S and Model X prices typically exceed the relief threshold. Always check the current OMSP assigned by Revenue.
No. Teslas are fully electric, so zero NOx levy applies to all Tesla models.
Not necessarily. EV relief of up to €5,000 applies where the OMSP is under €40,000, tapering to zero relief by €50,000 OMSP. Higher-value models such as the Model S and Model X typically exceed this threshold and do not qualify for relief.
Tesla BEVs have 0 g/km CO₂ emissions, placing them in the lowest VRT band at 7% of OMSP.
Based on 2026 estimates, a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (OMSP €52,000) pays approximately €3,640 VRT with no relief, while a Tesla Model S Long Range (OMSP €95,000) pays approximately €6,650 VRT with no relief, as both exceed the EV relief threshold.