How do EVs really perform? Here's what a Cork driver found out Gerald Bruton has learned a lot about range anxiety and capitalising on cheap electricity since buying his first EV at 81 years of age Electric Cars • 09 May
How do EVs really perform? Here's what a Cork driver found out Gerald Bruton has learned a lot about range anxiety and capitalising on cheap electricity since buying his first EV at 81 years of age Electric Cars • 09 May
Is Tesla's sales slump down to Elon Musk's political shenanigans? The political views of the wealthiest person on the planet may not be to the liking of would-be Tesla car owners Tesla • 13 Feb
Is Tesla's sales slump down to Elon Musk's political shenanigans? The political views of the wealthiest person on the planet may not be to the liking of would-be Tesla car owners Tesla • 13 Feb
How electric cars can power your home and save you money New technology means you can use electric cars to directly power your home or even send power to the grid Energy • 28 Jan
How electric cars can power your home and save you money New technology means you can use electric cars to directly power your home or even send power to the grid Energy • 28 Jan
How a new app can help you with EV range anxiety & fuel savings The app aims to simplify the decision-making process for would-be EV buyers, with insights tailored to individual driving habits Electric Cars • 07 Jan
How a new app can help you with EV range anxiety & fuel savings The app aims to simplify the decision-making process for would-be EV buyers, with insights tailored to individual driving habits Electric Cars • 07 Jan
Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2025 Here's what's available if you're in the market for a new car and want to go electric in 2025 Electric Cars • 30 Dec 24
Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2025 Here's what's available if you're in the market for a new car and want to go electric in 2025 Electric Cars • 30 Dec 24
Can China drive electric car prices lower in 2025? It's a complex question involving a huge number of factors from US tariffs to the Chinese government Electric Cars • 09 Dec 24
Can China drive electric car prices lower in 2025? It's a complex question involving a huge number of factors from US tariffs to the Chinese government Electric Cars • 09 Dec 24
Are EV drivers at greater risk of causing an accident? Research looked at specific risky behaviours and compared these between EVs, traditional vehicles, and hybrids Electric Cars • 03 Oct 24
Are EV drivers at greater risk of causing an accident? Research looked at specific risky behaviours and compared these between EVs, traditional vehicles, and hybrids Electric Cars • 03 Oct 24
6 reasons why EV sales are down and 3 reasons why they'll recover What are some of the reasons behind the fall in new electric car sales - and what factors may change this state of affairs? Electric Cars • 18 Sep 24
6 reasons why EV sales are down and 3 reasons why they'll recover What are some of the reasons behind the fall in new electric car sales - and what factors may change this state of affairs? Electric Cars • 18 Sep 24
What's behind the fall in electric car sales in Ireland? The different preferences of early adopters and mainstream consumers could account for why sales are changing in Ireland Electric Cars • 15 Aug 24
What's behind the fall in electric car sales in Ireland? The different preferences of early adopters and mainstream consumers could account for why sales are changing in Ireland Electric Cars • 15 Aug 24
Why are hybrid cars outselling electric cars in Ireland? There are many factors to be considered when analysing the slowdown in electric car sales and the acceleration of hybrids Motors • 16 May 24
Why are hybrid cars outselling electric cars in Ireland? There are many factors to be considered when analysing the slowdown in electric car sales and the acceleration of hybrids Motors • 16 May 24
Why are Chinese electric cars not finding buyers in Europe? Chinese electric cars are stuck at European ports as firms struggle with sales due to buyer wariness, brand image and rapid outdatedness Electric Cars • 04 May 24
Why are Chinese electric cars not finding buyers in Europe? Chinese electric cars are stuck at European ports as firms struggle with sales due to buyer wariness, brand image and rapid outdatedness Electric Cars • 04 May 24
Will 41,000 electric cars be sold in Ireland in 2024? We need to see 41,000 EV sales in 2024 and grow this to 185,000 by 2030 to meet the target of electrifying one-third of cars by 2030 Electric Cars • 25 Mar 24
Will 41,000 electric cars be sold in Ireland in 2024? We need to see 41,000 EV sales in 2024 and grow this to 185,000 by 2030 to meet the target of electrifying one-third of cars by 2030 Electric Cars • 25 Mar 24
Can working from home combined with use of EVs reduce emissions? A new study has examined how working from home combined with use of electric cars affects commuting patterns and air pollution Electric Cars • 22 Jan 24
Can working from home combined with use of EVs reduce emissions? A new study has examined how working from home combined with use of electric cars affects commuting patterns and air pollution Electric Cars • 22 Jan 24
Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2024 As electric car sales continue to soar in Ireland, here's what's available if you want to go electric in 2024 Electric Cars • 14 Dec 23
Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2024 As electric car sales continue to soar in Ireland, here's what's available if you want to go electric in 2024 Electric Cars • 14 Dec 23
Why growing sales of large electric SUVs should raise red flags Motorists are increasingly opting for large electric SUVs, but the climate impact of these vehicles should not be underestimated Electric Cars • 27 Nov 23
Why growing sales of large electric SUVs should raise red flags Motorists are increasingly opting for large electric SUVs, but the climate impact of these vehicles should not be underestimated Electric Cars • 27 Nov 23
What's going to happen to used electric car batteries? The good news is that they're highly recyclable, but the process can be hazardous due to potential fires and other dangers Transport • 03 Nov 23
What's going to happen to used electric car batteries? The good news is that they're highly recyclable, but the process can be hazardous due to potential fires and other dangers Transport • 03 Nov 23
Is it time to phase all SUVs off Irish roads, even electric ones? Sales of SUVs could be wiping out any benefits that we're getting from the increased sales of electric cars Electric Cars • 10 May 23
Is it time to phase all SUVs off Irish roads, even electric ones? Sales of SUVs could be wiping out any benefits that we're getting from the increased sales of electric cars Electric Cars • 10 May 23
Where are the best places for EV charging points? As electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids become more and more popular the debate around charging infrastructure continues Electric Cars • 12 Apr 23
Where are the best places for EV charging points? As electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids become more and more popular the debate around charging infrastructure continues Electric Cars • 12 Apr 23
Should electric cars in Ireland be taxed by weight? With Norway implementing a new tax that goes up with the weight of the car, is it time for Ireland to follow suit? Electric Cars • 17 Feb 23
Should electric cars in Ireland be taxed by weight? With Norway implementing a new tax that goes up with the weight of the car, is it time for Ireland to follow suit? Electric Cars • 17 Feb 23
Electric cars in Ireland: on the road, but some distance to go Ireland has seen a sharp rise in the number of new electric cars being registered, but we still have a long way to go Electric Cars • 20 Jan 23
Electric cars in Ireland: on the road, but some distance to go Ireland has seen a sharp rise in the number of new electric cars being registered, but we still have a long way to go Electric Cars • 20 Jan 23
How to get the most out of your electric car battery Why electric vehicle batteries lose power, the second-hand car market and tips to increase your car battery's life and range Electric Cars • 17 Jan 23
How to get the most out of your electric car battery Why electric vehicle batteries lose power, the second-hand car market and tips to increase your car battery's life and range Electric Cars • 17 Jan 23
Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2023 There are over 100 battery-electric car models on the market so here's what's available if you want to go electric in 2023 Electric Cars • 19 Dec 22
Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2023 There are over 100 battery-electric car models on the market so here's what's available if you want to go electric in 2023 Electric Cars • 19 Dec 22
Are we seeing the end of 'range anxiety' about electric cars? Efficiency has become the big selling point for electric cars which means we'll be able to travel longer distances on one charge Electric Cars • 14 Dec 22
Are we seeing the end of 'range anxiety' about electric cars? Efficiency has become the big selling point for electric cars which means we'll be able to travel longer distances on one charge Electric Cars • 14 Dec 22
Why are electric car supplies running out? Supply chain issues could mean targets for roads full of electric cars may soon seem hopelessly unrealistic Electric Cars • 25 May 22
Why are electric car supplies running out? Supply chain issues could mean targets for roads full of electric cars may soon seem hopelessly unrealistic Electric Cars • 25 May 22
Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2022 There will be over 100 electric vehicles available in Ireland next year so here's a look at your various options Electric Cars • 17 Dec 21
Your guide to electric car prices and battery ranges for 2022 There will be over 100 electric vehicles available in Ireland next year so here's a look at your various options Electric Cars • 17 Dec 21