Electric vehicles

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Polestar opens a proper Irish dealership – is this the end of the agency model?

Polestar turns, in part, to a more conventional way of selling cars. Others seem to be following suit

Electric vehicle Q&A: What if I can’t charge at home?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Tesla is paying price for Elon Musk taking eye off road long before joining Trump’s orbit

EV carmaker, struggling with a dated selection of models, is being outmanoeuvred by China’s BYD

Irish Ford Kuga owners sue over fire risk from battery defect

Almost 3,000 Irish owners of the plug-in hybrid electric vehicles told not to plug in cars

Musk says he will cut back work for Doge as Tesla profit slumps 39%

Weak product line-up and consumer backlash to Elon Musk’s increased involvement in US politics hit sales

Ardnacrusha at 100: What could happen if Ireland showed similar ambition today and invested 20% of national budget in energy? 

Spending €24bn on projects such as upgrading the grid and electrifying transport and heating could transform the nation

Electric vehicle Q&A: How long can I expect my battery to last? And what happens when it dies?

Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions

China’s CATL says it has overtaken BYD on 5-minute EV battery charging time

New version of flagship Shenxing cell can achieve 520km range compared with BYD’s 470km, claims company

Tesla earnings: Musk’s robotaxi ambitions under the microscope

Businessman has convinced many that Tesla should be valued as an AI and robotics stock, not an EV maker

What do I need to do to take my EV across France this summer? From charging station maps to payments

Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions

Ford’s new electric Puma is on the prowl in a very crowded market

The latest blue oval electric car is its entry price model, but at €33,000 that seems too dear for its traditional customer base

Will there be more Government initiatives for EVs?

Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions

BYD shows off megawatt EV charger – 400km for five minutes’ charging

The rapid-charging figure is a potential game-changer as Chinese car maker BYD begins to set up its own charging network

Tesla’s troubles mount as Musk’s politics take a toll

‘The brand is broken and may not be fixable,’ is Tesla investor and Musk critic Ross Gerber’s view

Tesla suffers worst quarter since 2022 as deliveries tumble

Shares rise on report the company’s chief executive Elon Musk is to leave Trump administration shortly

Corporate comfort: Can Audi’s A6 e-tron outshine German rivals?

New all-electric A6 is the sensible rather than sporty choice in the corporate car park

Electric vehicle sales rebound with 29% growth in March

However, in the new car market share for the year, petrol cars continue to lead the market with more than one in four

Investment in public transport is key to success of revised national planning framework

Either we spend a lot more on public transport, especially in regional cities and on rail lines serving new commuter belts, or the framework will be meaningless

Will bidirectional charging power my house by using my EV’s battery?

Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions

Attacking Tesla will not help Europe’s car industry

Elon Musk’s company sells carbon credits to the likes of Peugeot, Opel, Citroën, Fiat and Alfa Romeo

Nissan reveals three new electric car models: Crossover Leaf, all-electric Micra and Juke

Nissan might be on its financial uppers, but the company has reveled three crucial new electric models

How bad might things get for Tesla?

Irish sales of the controversial electric car brand are holding up and will probably increase overall this year

Popularity of electric and hybrid cars surge

Combined share of petrol and diesel cars among new private cars licensed so far this has fallen from 51% to 42%

Ferrari sold five cars in Ireland last year, Alfa Romeo sold 43. How do these brands survive?

Several brands in the State sold fewer than 100 new cars last year. What does the future hold for them?

Is inclusive servicing worth it for an electric vehicle?

Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions

Can software updates make my EV better?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

State’s scheme to help taxi drivers switch to EVs paused amid record demand

Grants of up to €25,000 have been available in recent years for taxi, hackney and limousine operators who wish to buy electric vehicles

Porsche warns of profits threat ahead of US tariffs

US is car maker’s largest market but it has no manufacturing base and imports its cars

EV latest: Smart styling and competitive pricing give Xpeng’s G6 the X factor

Xpeng may be another unknown brand but the G6 has enough to make you sit up and take notice

Toyota favours slow and steady approach in electric vehicle market

Recent changes to the EU’s emissions plan cited as reasons why the Japanese firm prefers to work at its own pace

Your EV questions answered: Do all electric cars only have rear-wheel drive? What about driving in snow?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Audi’s rather lovely new electric A6 has serious range and lightning-fast charging

This e-tron will find itself playing second sales fiddle to the one with diesel and hybrid engines, which seems insane

Mini Aceman EV review: this is one car you’ll definitely want to take on the open road, but mind the range

Aceman proves that tactile motoring fun can mix with battery power, but there’s just not enough range to enjoy yourself

Five ways to slash Ireland’s looming multi-billion euro climate fines

Two advisory councils outline gross failures to face up to climate realities

EV Q&A: Should I buy a new EV on finance or go for a second-hand car?

Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions

Cost of our climate inaction laid bare in new report

State at bottom of EU league table in terms of per capita emissions gap, notes report

EU eases emissions rules on petrol cars to help industry

Fines for failing to meet CO₂ targets will only be levied in 2027 in recognition of slow EV take-up

How Donald Trump ripped up US climate action plans

At a Time of Climate Crisis: The US president has been making false and misleading claims on wind energy for nearly a decade

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

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