Scrappage Program Hits Fast | Belfast News

They’re eyeing a comeback for the car scrappage program that handed out 5,000 euros to trade in old gas guzzlers for brand-new electric vehicles — and it blew up fast. Launched in July, applications hit the cap in under an hour, proving its massive appeal. On top of existing EV incentives, this bonus targeted cars over 13 years old, removing nearly 2,000 polluting vehicles in less than 90 minutes. With 65% of funds directed to rural areas where public transit is scarce, the initiative aimed to clean up roads while boosting EV adoption — especially among overlooked communities. Official results are pending, but early data suggests strong momentum. Could this be the start of a yearly tradition? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.thejournal.ie/ev-scrappage-scheme-next-year-7159876-Sep2026/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c1c71d9ad7cc921 Report issues to [email protected].