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Driving my Tesla in Ireland sometimes feels like wearing a red Maga hat
Musk-shame made me pause the day I completed my Tesla purchase. But any negativity I’ve felt since then is not based on genuine reaction to my car - it has more to do with my skewed social media bubble
Kia doubles down on electric cars being the future
Kia reveals its new EV4, an upcoming EV2 small crossover and an array of new all-electric commercial vehicles
Irish Tesla owners: How do you feel about your car as Elon Musk makes the headlines?
Have your say: Sales of the electric car across Europe almost halved in January
Opel Grandland: Can this surprisingly impressive EV crossover lure Irish buyers back?
Family crossover SUV may be entering a crowded market, but it’s pricing will help it stand out
What’s the best EV for a 400km round trip without stopping and charging?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Just 17% of Irish people believe State should phase out all fossil fuels, survey shows
On electric vehicles, 44% of adults indicate no intention to switch in next five years, notes KPMG report
Happy torque: BMW’s electric M3 is a fan car in more senses than one
Latest disguised ‘Neue Klasse’ saloon is a pretty blatant hint at the next-gen electric M3
EV home charging pilot fails to address critical issue
Concern to persist among motorists about switch to EVs in absence of comprehensive fast–charger network
EV Q&A: Pilot scheme aims to connect drivers with people willing to rent use of private chargers
If homeowners rent out charging points when they are not in use, it will take pressure off the network and make things easier for all
With car prices surging, where can budget-conscious drivers turn? The answer may surprise you
Prices have been on the rise for years, but recent spikes have pushed many mainstream models beyond the reach of average pockets
Renault’s Symbioz is a symbol of the total SUV takeover
New hybrid SUV is neatly styled but lacks pizzazz. Dacia looms large in its mirrors
EVs: What are the possible health effects of driving around with a high-voltage battery?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Department of Transport strongly backs Dublin Airport expansion and easing of passenger gap
Transport docs
How will Elon Musk’s business empire benefit from his relationship with Trump?
The world’s richest man now holds huge sway over its most powerful leader — and the US government
Number of new plug-in hybrid private cars licensed in January doubles
There were a total of 22,484 new private cars registered in January overall, which represented an increase of 8%
Power demand set to accelerate in a ‘new era of electricity’
Annual consumption predicted to rise 4% a year by 2027
‘The motor industry is changing, but we’re here to stay’: BMW Ireland’s boss on EVs, innovation and the road ahead
Helen Westby is steering the premium brand on the bumpy road to electric cars, digital sales and new Chinese competitors
China’s X factor: Xpeng arrives in Ireland with €42k electric G6 SUV
More new Chinese models to follow – there’s even a truck with a built-in personal helicopter in development
Storm Éowyn is a reminder why we need more EVs and fewer Sitka spruce trees
It makes no sense to put public money into a forest that is going to be blown down again in 10, 20 or 30 years' time
Electric vehicles Q&A: Which EV performs best in cold weather?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
BYD’s Atto 2 will shake up the EV market, but don’t expect it to be lots of fun
New compact EV will be taking on the likes of Jeep Avenger, Opel Frontera and Renault Captur in the small SUV sector
I recently bought an EV. Here are some of the pros and cons so far
The plan was to continue to drive my 10-year-old diesel until the wheels fell off, and ideally beyond. That day came sooner than I thought
Second-hand EV market should be subsidised by Government
Taxing second-hand combustion engine car imports would allow Government to subsidise EV sales
MG HS review: Impressive plug-in hybrid SUV is proof of how far the brand has come
Awkward touchscreen lets it down but the new MG HS is a solid performer with impressive electric range
EV sales rebound in January but adoption still well off target pace
‘Cautious optimism’ about trajectory of market but industry calls for renewed focus on Government supports
How risky is it to buy a second-hand EV?
Your electric vehicle questions answered: Helping to separate EV myths from facts
Powerless in rural Ireland: I love my EV but Storm Éowyn has made me think twice
Our electricity grid is not robust enough to handle the storms that are coming our way
Prolonged Storm Éowyn power cuts highlight the dire need to build our electricity resilience
If this storm erodes public confidence in electrification, it could lead to backtracking
Is there any issue with driving an electric car through a flood?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Cupra’s Tavascan is fine, but is that good enough?
New electric SUV plays all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order
Trump’s blunderbuss strategies on climate and energy may backfire in ways he has not envisaged
Pulling out of Paris Agreement was predictable theatre, but resulting temperature and emission rises will push Earth to dangerous tipping points
Could electric cars help us keep the lights on during power cuts?
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is hailed as a panacea for concerns about electricity supply and flexibility, but can it be made to work?
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