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Highest ever number of new electric cars sold in Ireland in 2025
Electric models surge to an 18.4% share as Toyota heads for another year on top
How can communities benefit from €1bn fund transfer from renewable energy companies?
Community benefit funds are a useful way to enhance public engagement with energy and sustainability and address delays in developing infrastructure
Fewer than half EV fast chargers needed by 2030 will be provided, suppliers warn
12 month wait for grid connection ‘makes forward thinking almost impossible’ Oireachtas committee told
Toyota hits reset on its electric crossover with new name and big upgrades
Fresh badge, new battery and sharper styling aim to revive Toyota’s EV push
Best cars to buy in 2026: from family EVs to city runabouts
It’s time to put ourselves in the buyer’s seat, so here’s the first part of our suggested cars to buy in 2026
‘The range claimed on my EV is wildly overstated’: Why is that the case in Ireland?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Can Alpine’s new EV crossover really take on Porsche?
The A390 brings torque, tech and just enough mischief to make drivers smile
L’Oréal presses EU to ease regulatory burden on cosmetics and pharma
Cosmetics industry involved in lobbying rearguard against new laws making it pay for water pollution
EV Q&A: Is it worth buying a battery to store electricity?
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BYD Dolphin Surf: The Chinese EV that put the fear of God into Europe’s car makers
Once known as the Seagull, this is the little Chinese EV that put the fear of God into Europe’s car makers. What’s it actually like now that it’s here, though?
We may have longer night-rate tariffs, but Ireland’s EV charging costs remain stubbornly high
SSE Airtricity introduces new tariff giving electric car owners more off-peak charging hours
Air taxis and drone deliveries: how China’s low altitude economy is taking off
A senior executive at EHang says the company aims to create ‘a fascinating new dynamic: a brand-new transportation network in the sky’
EVs account for one in three new car registrations in October
Every county reported higher sales of electric vehicles despite a 9.3% drop overall in new car reigstrations
Cop30: What’s at stake for Ireland and the wider world?
After 30 global climate summits, the challenges are greater than ever but there are signs of progress
You can’t buy your way out of the terrible situation we have all created
Don’t live in an area of high air pollution; avoid the chemicals on this list; buy an electric car: insidious messaging sells us individual solutions to structural problems
Leapmotor’s Irish dilemma – how do you launch a novel new brand?
China’s million-car brand is officially on sale here, with big ambitions. But how do you convince customers to buy a car they’ve never heard of?
Adventurous couple prove there’s no limit to electric range
Chris and Julie Ramsey have taken EV motoring to places you’d never expect
Musk pleads for $1tn pay terms as Tesla profits drop more than a quarter
Elon Musk’s carmaker hit by US tariffs, loss of emissions credit revenue and big investments in AI
DS No 8: Can this French electric flagship finally make its mark?
Stylish, smooth and distinctive — but price could be its biggest test
How can I get my EV running on solar energy?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we answer your EV questions
Michael Connelly: ‘AI will change the world for the better, but what’s scary is the lack of foresight’
The crime novelist on the LA fires, his lack of interest in tracing his Irish roots, and why he has turned the Lincoln lawyer into ‘the Chevy Bolt barrister’
Plug-in hybrids just as polluting as petrol cars, claims eco group
Transport & Environment says PHEVs are no better for the environment, as car makers prepare for tougher emissions standards
Dublin Bus CEO on recruitment challenges, going electric, and stamping out anti-social behaviour
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic previews stunning electric future for S-Class
Vision Iconic is an electric coupe with art deco styling and a steampunk interior
EV Q&A: Why are there no solutions for EV drivers without driveways?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we answer your EV questions
C-HR+ plugs Toyota into the future it should’ve built years ago
Sharper, faster and finally family-friendly — the new C-HR+ feels like the car Toyota always meant to make
First drive: Can Kia’s EV4 save the hatchback in the electric age?
The Koreans deliver room, range and reassurance – but will buyers bite?
Porsche’s travails are a warning to the wider car industry
Once a profit-laden golden child, Porsche is now struggling and if it can happen in Stuttgart it can happen anywhere
Joe Duffy Motors hails ‘strong’ 2024 despite slump in EV sales
Group revenues topped €539 million last year, down 7.5% amid industry challenges
EV: Can I have two car chargers at home?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Irish electric car sales soar as registrations climb 73%
EV sales up almost 39% so far this year, reversing recent trends
Self-charging: Using solar panels to provide your car’s charge
What are the costs and will it deliver a return?
Nissan Leaf grows up: New EV delivers on range, comfort and refinement
Third-generation model puts Leaf back among pack leaders if Nissan gets the price right
Elon Musk hit by exodus of senior staff over burnout and politics
Churn at Tesla and xAI comes amid disillusionment with billionaire’s activism, strategic pivots and mass lay-offs
EV Q&A: Should I have been told about prior damage to the car?
Your EV questions answered: Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts
BatteryCycle wants to take the guesswork out of EV resale
Irish start-up uses data to give fleets proof of battery health and protect second-hand values
Leapmotor T03 review: New city car delivers on function, but is it fun?
Small, electric and affordable – the Leapmotor T03 could be the budget EV many have been waiting for
EV Q&A: Why are charging prices not displayed up front?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Looking to buy a new car in Ireland? This is your essential guide
Used EVs offer brilliant value for money, and other tips from a motoring expert
Is Xpeng ready to take on the premium EV players?
Chinese carmaker’s updated G6 and new G9 stun with their tech, but taking on the Germans is a far greater challenge
EV Q&A: Is an electric car more likely to make me carsick?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
German car industry seeks fightback amid slumping market share
German automakers face shrinking market share and job cuts. Can they recover?
Priced for stockbrokers, driven on school runs: Volvo EX90 tested
A luxury seven-seater with Scandinavian chic and cutting-edge safety, but the Koreans are offering similar space for €30,000 less
EV Q&A: Why should I pay for parking while charging my EV in Dublin?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
How the world’s biggest carmakers fell behind in software
The shift from a manufacturing model to a digital one is proving difficult and expensive for many of the industry’s traditional companies
BMW unveils the Neue Klasse - the first of its next-generation electric vehicles
New iX3 is the first of BMW’s next-generation electric vehicles
Exploring Alpine’s past to divine its future
The A110 sports car and the A290 electric hatch really couldn’t be much further apart in price, performance and practicality. But there’s something linking both and it’s good
Leap for joy? Or dive for cover? Leapmotor’s ultra-affordable models arrive in Ireland
The tiny T03 wants to take on the Dacia Spring, but the big C10 SUV has more premium targets in mind
EV Q&A: Should the ESB just focus on developing chargers in Ireland?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
EV sales accelerate by nearly 70% in Ireland in August
Popularity of used cars rises by nearly 10% in the period
Hyundai Ioniq 9: Better value than rival seven-seaters, and without many compromises
Spacious, practical and under €80,000, this Korean heavyweight is more than a match for premium rivals
EV Q&A: How much is it costing me to run a Renault Zoe?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
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