Seven Reasons to go Electric
If you’re in the market for a car, there has never been a better time to go electric writes Geraldine Herbert 1) Reduced Tolls – From Sunday 1st July 2018, electric car owners can avail of 50% off tolls nationwide. 2) Cheaper to Run – According to the CSO the average driver does 318 kms per week. Driving that distance a week in an electric car (eg. Nissan Leaf) will cost you just €4.04 a week to charge as opposed to...
The Electric Car Revolution: Time to Make the Switch?
The electric car revolution is accelerating at a rapid rate and it is now becoming common to see electric automobiles on the roads. The revolution has gathered pace following the Government’s proposed 2040 ban on petrol and diesel vehicles, as well as new fines and bans on polluting vehicles being introduced in many major cities in the UK and overseas. A Realistic Goal? More and more motorists are beginning to make the switch, but...
Electric Cars
The push to electric vehicles is on. All major car manufacturers have either electric models already in production or at least one in the pipeline. But is it realistic to think that 10% of all Irish cars on the road will be electric by 2020? But will the infrastructure be sufficient to sustain electric cars on Irish roads? I was in my local town recently and I parked somewhere where I don’t usually park. I looked up and to my surprise...
