Charging to charge
Since November the use of EV Fast chargers around the country is no longer free. Is this a welcome move or simply another disincentive to increased uptake of electric cars, asks Geraldine Herbert Despite wildly ambitious targets for a million EVs on our roads by 2030, it seems the Government’s grand plan may flounder on something as simple as refuelling. There are currently almost 1,100 ESB-maintained public charging points...
Electric Car Owners to Pay for Fast Charging
A new scheme to charge electric vehicle drivers for using the fast public charging network will begin from November 18th writes Geraldine Herbert What are the new charges? The ESB is to introduce charging costs for existing Fast Public Chargers (50kW DC) from 18th November. This will be followed by the introduction of pricing for High Power Chargers (150kW DC) once the first high power hubs are installed in early 2020. The standard...
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...
Why are electric car sales stuck in first gear?
Sales of electric cars are on the increase but much more needs to be done writes Geraldine Herbert New car sales figures released confirm that electric cars are on the rise, with sales up 102pc on last year. To date, more than 1,078 new electric vehicles (EVs) have been sold and 458 imported, compared with fewer than 1,000 new and imported for the entire of 2017. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models continue to attract buyers and more...
The Best Environmentally Friendly Car Investments
Over the past decade or so, the auto industry has undergone a big shift towards producing more and more eco-friendly vehicles. Nowadays there’s a decent amount of choice for any driver seeking a new electric or hybrid car, while the increasing production means the second-hand market is also home to many greener vehicles. Whatever your budget as well, it’s now possible to find options that don’t break the bank to six-figure supercars....
