Dacia Spring Extreme 65HP: The Budget EV That Punches Above Its Weight
Looking for an affordable, efficient, and city-friendly EV? The Dacia Spring offers surprising practicality, low running costs, and a fun driving experience—all at a price that’s hard to beat. But is it too good to be true? What is it? The Dacia Spring is Ireland’s most affordable electric vehicle, priced from just €16,990. A compact city EV, it promises 225km of range, low running costs, and surprising practicality. Styling? Despite...
Peugeot 2008
Looking for a stylish and feature-packed compact crossover that stands out in the crowd? What is it? The Peugeot 2008 is a compact crossover that’s turning heads in a market dominated by the rise of electric vehicles. Despite the growing popularity of EVs, petrol-powered cars like the 2008 are seeing a resurgence, appealing to those not quite ready to make the switch to electric. This model has quickly become one of Europe’s...
AA Ireland Survey Reveals EV Adoption Hurdles and Charging Preferences
AA Ireland conducted a customer survey on electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid usage that covers ownership trends, charging habits, cost perceptions, and infrastructure needs. The survey found Over 30% of EV and hybrid drivers do not use public charging units. Experiences with public charging vary: 30.19% find them very unsatisfactory, while 4.40% find them very satisfactory. 56.54% have a dedicated home charging device installed. Only 6%...
Nissan Ariya EV Evolve
Nissan invented the crossover and was an electric car pioneer so can its eagerly awaited all-electric incarnation, the Ariya, live up to expectations writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? More than 15 years ago, the carmaker Nissan replaced its humble Almera hatchback with the Qashqai, a car that would prove to be a phenomenal sales success and spawn a host of rivals. Research by Nissan had revealed how motorists didn’t like the poor...
Renault Mégane E-Tech EV60
Renault’s new electric car is a tempting, eye-catching car with lots of clever tech features — and a touch of Gallic flair writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? This week’s test car, the Renault Mégane E-Tech, caused quite a stir and it seemed no age group was immune to its charm. Everyone from random passersby to teenage girls had something to say about the striking exterior Is it a looker? With concept-car looks and a very...
