Guide to Electric Cars
2020 will see carmakers scrambling to launch EV models but for now, the choice is still limited. With battery range, a key consideration here are all of your electric choices from the lowest to the highest range* writes Geraldine Herbert *All range figures are from WLTP tests Hyundai Ioniq Overshadowed by the hugely popular Kona, Hyundai’s Ioniq is available as an electric, petrol-electric hybrid and a plug-in hybrid. On the...
Quick guide to Electric Cars
New car sales figures confirm that electric cars are on the rise but how do the most popular models compare asks Geraldine Herbert What are the best selling Evs in Ireland? Based on Sales for the Month of January the five best selling electric cars in Ireland in order are Make Model HYUNDAI KONA NISSAN LEAF RENAULT ZOE HYUNDAI IONIQ BMW I3 How do they compare on price? Make Model Starting Price RENAULT ZOE €24,990.00...
Electric Car Guide
Electric cars have come a long way writes Geraldine Herbert Electric cars account for a tiny proportion of overall sales in Ireland, despite them costing a fraction to run when compared to petrol or diesel cars. Why is it such a struggle to get people behind the wheel of an electric vehicle? According to a survey this week by the AA lack of charging facilities and doubts over effective mileage range are the main concerns among those...
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Electric cars are considered by many to be too pricey, too impractical and too likely to run out of charge but is the new BMW i3 about to change that perception asks Geraldine Herbert What is it? The i3 was launched as part of BMW’s ‘Project i’ or electric range of cars and is available as an electric only version or with a supplementary petrol engine that extends the range. When it launched two and a half years...
BMW i3 Range Extender (REX)
Is futuristic styling and a nifty drive enough to make the BMW i3 a game-changer in the electric car market, Geraldine Herbert finds out What is it? The i3 is BMW’s first foray into the electric vehicle market and was designed from the ground up to be an electric vehicle. The “standard” i3 has an electric motor which will allow you go about 160 Kms before you need to recharge. Recharging takes about 8 hours from a standard...
