Ireland 4th most expensive place to charge an EV in Europe
Ireland is the 4th most expensive country to charge an electric vehicle in Europe costing on average €15.08 per charge, €12.21 more per charge than Ukraine, the cheapest country in Europe. According to a survey by Switcher.ie the cost of charging an Electric Vehicle varies across Europe. Ukraine is the cheapest country to charge an EV while Germany is the most expensive country. Top 10 most expensive countries to charge an...
What Budget 2021 means for motorists
Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe have just presented the 2021 Budget. From fuel tax to VRT, here’s everything motorists need to know… There were no real surprises in the budget and as expected the main focus was on public health spending in light of the coronavirus. The key take out for motorists is that fuel will increase, so too will motor tax for some motorists and new car...
Seven changes the government are considering for Budget 2021
A number of changes to the Tax system are being considered as options for Budget 2021 writes Geraldine Herbert The Department of Finance has published the Budget 2021 Tax Strategy Group Papers offering some insights into possible changes to the Motor tax system in the next budget VRT Bands – It is suggested that a new 7% VRT tax band would be introduced for vehicles with emissions of 50g/km of below and a 9% rate for those that fall...
Ten ways Lisbon cut emissions
Lisbon has cut CO2 emissions by 50% in the past few years, so how has such a dramatic reduction been achieved ask Geraldine Herbert Lisbon is the European Green Capital 2020, an award that recognised the city’s commitment to achieving a better urban environment and the transformation that has taken place in the past decade. The city illustrates how green initiatives can support economic recovery and enrich the lives of citizens....
13 Electric cars to get excited about in 2020
Will 2020 finally be the year to convert the electric car sceptic asks Geraldine Herbert BMW IX 3 – Due to start production this summer at its plant in China, it will be later in the year before BMW Ireland will launch this all-electric version of the X3. With spy shots already appearing online, it is expected it will have a battery capacity of 74 kWh and a range of 400-plus kilometres. Premium rivals include the Audi e-tron,...
