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
Electric vehicles
Reviews and advice, industry news, best-buy guides and more
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?
I finally realised what was behind my ‘Maybe I like the misery’ approach to other people’s driving
Imagine landing down to some place in the country and being asked to move a car, only to have to admit you only drive automatic
EU plans subsidy for electric vehicle sales to counter China
Teresa Ribera says European Commission weighing up measure demanded by Germany
Toyota turns up at Las Vegas electronics show CES not with a car but with a new city
First residents of the car maker’s Woven City, near Tokyo, will move in this year. The company views it as an experiment and a start-up hothouse
The five cheapest cars on sale in Ireland right now. Two are EVs
Surprisingly good cars that are also the lowest-priced on the Irish market – and two are EVs
How much does it cost to replace a battery pack in an EV?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
An eco-friendly 727hp BMW M5 that’s cheaper to tax than a Toyota Yaris
The latest M5 adopts PHEV tech to deliver potent power and tax savings – this is something special
Striving for net zero will cost less than we thought, but it will not be plain sailing
The incoming government must do more to encourage EV ownership as sales have slumped
Why are spare wheels for EVs so expensive?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
VW strains to hit EU emission targets as EV deliveries tumble
Europe’s largest carmaker hurt by greater competition from rivals in China
Young scientist exhibition: Students deploy innovative skills at frontier of renewable energy
Solar and wind power feature creatively in a number of projects at the annual competition
Could a glut of affordable EVs tempt Irish motorists to make the switch?
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
BMW X3 road test: Blocky model finds its edge once again
The latest X3 gets edgier styling, but it’s really rather relaxed underneath
EV Q&A: Why are values in used electric cars falling so rapidly?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
Car sales slip in 2024 as EV deals plunge
A total of 121,195 vehicles were registered during the year, compared with 122,400 in 2023
China’s electric-vehicle leader BYD posts record sales in 2024
Bigger companies beat targets as intense competition rocks world’s biggest car market
With a glut of electric cars on sale for under €30,000, will Irish people make the switch?
More EV models are coming on stream across the price range but charging infrastructure remains a concern for motorists
What car should I buy in 2025 if I need … an EV?
The best buys from the current crop of electric cars on the market from Renault, BYD, Alfa Romeo and Volkswagen
Top 10 cars to buy in 2025, in reverse order
EVs dominate our list of best buy cars for the year ahead, while new takes on classic models feature too
Nissan and Honda hold merger talks
The Japanese carmakers are grappling with fast-growing Chinese rivals and sluggish consumer demand for EVs
Buying a new car in 2025? These are the best ways to finance it
Cash is king but most people will need to borrow to fund a new car purchase so what are the merits of the different options?
Your EV questions answered: Am I better to drive my 13-year-old diesel until it dies than buy a new EV?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
What should I buy in 2025 if I want … a high-end executive car?
It’s time to start picking our best buys from the current crop of cars on the market
New car sales continue to fall but used imports rise 25%
Sales of new electric cars are down 25 per cent on last year
Can Skoda’s affordable Elroq unlock the electric car market?
A sharp price and plenty of space inside seems to play to Skoda’s traditional strengths, but will the short range undermine the basic Elroq?
Owners more positive about EV experience than non-users, survey finds
Concerns around charging infrastructure and range ‘often misplaced’, according to Volkswagen Ireland research
Your EV questions answered: Is it okay to leave an electric car sitting for a while? For how long?
Your EV questions answered:
I was climate-shamed for buying a hybrid instead of an EV
In an ideal world we would not need to be prodded into greener behaviour
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