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Irish electric car sales soar as registrations climb 73%
EV sales up almost 39% so far this year, reversing recent trends
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There are steps to take to reduce your premium even as new tech increases prices
Family cars: What to buy when you’ve more kids than cash
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Hyundai Ioniq 9: Better value than rival seven-seaters, and without many compromises
Spacious, practical and under €80,000, this Korean heavyweight is more than a match for premium rivals
How upcoming price changes will affect your EV running costs
Do recent price increases plus an upcoming VAT rise make EVs as costly to run for some motorists as a petrol or diesel car?
EV Q&A: How do I know if I’m getting good economy from an electric car?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
EV Q&A: Will ‘vegan’ interiors be hard-wearing in the long term?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Should electric car incentives be more creative?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
New car owners increasingly opting for electric or hybrid over petrol or diesel
Petrol and diesel cars accounted for just 44% of new private cars licensed from January to May, down from 56% last year
EV Q&A: Why can’t I have a swing-out arm for kerbside charging in Dublin?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
EV Q&A: Why doesn’t Ireland use roadside furniture for charging electric vehicles?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
EV Q&A: Should I buy an out-of-warranty, used electric car?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Popularity of electric and hybrid cars surge
Combined share of petrol and diesel cars among new private cars licensed so far this has fallen from 51% to 42%
EV sales up 25% despite overall decline in new car sales
Tesla sales in Ireland rise 31% despite declines in other European Markets
Kia doubles down on electric cars being the future
Kia reveals its new EV4, an upcoming EV2 small crossover and an array of new all-electric commercial vehicles
St Patrick’s Day parade 2025 set to be taller
‘Every year I say the parade is going to be bigger and better. This year, I’m saying it’s going to be higher,’ says festival boss
The five cheapest cars on sale in Ireland right now. Two are EVs
Surprisingly good cars that are also the lowest-priced on the Irish market – and two are EVs
Could a glut of affordable EVs tempt Irish motorists to make the switch?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
With a glut of electric cars on sale for under €30,000, will Irish people make the switch?
More EV models are coming on stream across the price range but charging infrastructure remains a concern for motorists
Your EV questions answered: Is it okay to leave an electric car sitting for a while? For how long?
Your EV questions answered:
Want to get more people to buy EVs? Support the second-hand market
We’re looking at EV supports all wrong, Kia Europe boss Marc Hedrich says
Kia EV6: An already-handsome car gets a facelift
The strong-selling Kia EV6 boasts a longer range and improved charging in its 2025 update
Slump in electric car sales continues in October
Some brands have suffered more than others with Volkswagen and Hyundai both seeing EV sales down 37.5% on last year
New EVs: What’s coming to the market soon?
The variety of new electric cars is expanding fast – here’s our pick of models coming down the road
Kia EV3 first drive: New all-electric crossover ticks the right boxes to survive the EV sales slump
With starting prices at €36,790, Kia is certainly bang on the money when it comes to the competition
Switch to electric motoring stalls as EV sales fail to pick up in July
CSO figures show new EV licensed vehicles totalled 12,765 in the seven-month period from January to July
Sales of new electric cars down 22% so far this year
EV sales have fallen in seven of the last nine months
Which electric car battery is best? EV battery types explained
Once we bought on the basis of engine size and type. Now we need to start thinking about battery chemistry
Every new electric car coming Irish showrooms in 2024
The electric car market is set to explode this year, with new – and, crucially, more affordable – models arriving
The 50 best cars for 2024 – in reverse order: 30-11
We list our choice of the top 50 new cars buyers should consider for 241 registrations - and why
The 50 best cars for 2024 – in reverse order: 50 to 31
We list our choice of the top 50 new cars buyers should consider for 241 registrations - and why
Kia EV9 fits the bill for well-heeled buyers seeking seven-seat all-electric SUV
Kia EV9's driving dynamics and some cabin features don’t live up to the hefty price
Kia EV9: All-electric seven-seat SUV with Range Rover pretentions
It's a distinctively aggressive looking SUV but it fails to match the looks when it comes to driving fun
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