Nevo Electric Vehicle Show 2026 draws record 42,012 visitors to Dublin
The Nevo EV Show 2026 welcomed a record 42,012 visitors to RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin on 7 and 8 November. Held in partnership with Bank of Ireland, the free show featured more than 140 vehicles from 41 automotive brands and delivered 557 test drives over two days. Nevo EV Show 2026 attendance and highlights Saturday drew 24,786 visitors, with another 17,226 attending on Sunday. By around 9am on Saturday, an estimated 900 people were...
Dublin Travel Disruption, 10–13 November 2026: What’s Changing
If you’re travelling through Dublin from Tuesday, November 10, to Friday, November 13, check where each leg of your journey starts and ends before you set out. Security arrangements for the European Political Community meeting on Thursday and the EU Heads of State meeting on Friday will affect the Docklands, city-centre roads and public transport. The restrictions come into effect in stages, so a journey that works on Tuesday may need...
Public EV Charging Costs in Ireland: Prices, Plans and Fees Explained
A quick top-up can come with a few surprises. When you charge an electric car in public, the bill depends on more than how much electricity you buy. The network, payment method, time of day and length of your stop can all make a difference. According to the Irish EV Association’s price tracker, updated on 2 November 2026, headline ad-hoc DC charging rates range from 60c to 87c per kWh, with some overnight rates lower. For a 40kWh...
Geely Auto Ireland: Three New Models Coming in 2027
Irish motorists will soon have another car brand to consider, with Geely Auto announcing its arrival in Ireland ahead of a sales launch in early 2027. For anyone curious to take a closer look, the wait will be much shorter. Three models – the electric Geely E2 city car, electric Geely E5 SUV and Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV – will be on display at the Nevo Electric Vehicle Show at Dublin’s RDS Simmonscourt on 7–8...
ESB Charge Smart: New Off-Peak EV Charging Plan and Irish Prices
ESB has increased public EV charging prices across all charger types and customer plans For drivers who can move some charging to quieter hours, Charge Smart offers another option. Here’s how it works and how the prices compare. What is ESB Charge Smart? Charge Smart is a subscription-based plan costing €6.99 per month, with discounted charging rates between 9pm and 7am. During those overnight hours, subscribers pay: €0.52 per kWh on...
Volkswagen ID. Tiguan Ireland: Price, Range and 2027 Arrival
A familiar name, an electric future and a starting price of €38,635 after grants: Volkswagen’s new ID. Tiguan gives Irish motorists plenty to talk about. Despite the badge, Volkswagen describes this new electric SUV as the successor to the ID.4, rather than simply a new version of the existing Tiguan. With predicted range of up to 600km, physical steering-wheel buttons and storage under the bonnet, there is more to the story than a...