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Charging infrastructure will stay ahead of electric car demand, promises Minister Ryan

A Government minister has vowed that Ireland’s charging infrastructure would stay ahead of the rapidly rising demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs), as the views from the public are sought on Minister Eamon Ryan unveiled the Department of Transport’s ...

31 Mar 2022 at 17:02

Motoring

How many electric cars were sold in Longford last year?

Approximately 49 electric vehicles were sold to Longford people in 2021. The Government released data that 49 EV purchase grants went to new car owners in the county. There were 29 EV purchase grants in Leitrim, 73 in Roscommon, 114 in Cavan, 169 ...

23 Jan 2022 at 15:40

Motoring

World’s first hotel powered by electric cars is set to open

A hotel powered exclusively by electric cars is set to welcome its first guests later this month. Said to be a world first, Hotel Hyundai is a response to the cost-of-living crisis, with power from the South Korean firm’s electric cars being ...

06 Oct 2022 at 13:09

National News

Calls for motorists considering a new car to 'go electric'

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is calling on motorists in the market for a new, or used, car to seriously consider making the change to an electric vehicle (EV). According to SEAI, private cars, running on petrol and ...

29 Nov 2021 at 11:59

National News

Majority of drivers 'wont buy a petrol or diesel car again'

A majority of drivers say they won't buy diesel and petrol cars cars again, opting for hybrid or electric models instead, an AA Ireland survey has found. Of the 8,241 drivers surveyed, many said that their next vehicle would not be a ...

11 Nov 2021 at 00:16

National News

Govt minister admits electric cars still 'not affordable' for many

A member of the government has acknowledged that buying an electric vehicle is currently “not affordable” for many people. A target of one million EVs on the road by 2030 has previously been set. In Budget 2022, the government ...

13 Oct 2021 at 13:44

Motoring

Electric car sales double in first five months of year

Over one fifth of new cars sold so far this year were either electric or plug-in hybrid models. Latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that in the first five months of 2022, 21% of all new cars licensed ...

12 Jun 2022 at 13:06

National News

'Make your voice heard' - Public consultation on electric vehicle infrastructure opens

The Irish public is being invited to have their say on the delivery of electric vehicle (EV) charging point infrastructure. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan today (Thursday May 5) launched the online public consultation on ...

05 May 2022 at 13:17

National News

Sales of electric cars surge but car market yet to return to pre-pandemic levels

Electric car sales are up by almost 50% on the same time last year, latest industry figures show. The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official 231 new vehicle registrations statistics for ...

03 Apr 2023 at 14:50

National News

Car sales on the rise as drivers opt for electric over diesel

The number of new cars licensed in August 2023 increased by 2,386 vehicles - up 27% - when compared with August 2022, with a significant swing towards electric cars. Latest figures from the Central Statistics Office ...

11 Sept 2023 at 14:36

National News

Electric car sales double in first five months of year

08 Jun 2022 at 13:24

Motoring

GUIDE: What do I need to know when purchasing an electric car?

If you’re in the market for an electric car, you may have already encountered the sometimes bewildering number of terms and acronyms that are strewn across the segment. Knowing what they all mean – and which ...

02 Nov 2022 at 13:40

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