Electric vehicles

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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

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