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‘Easier than pensions’: Why electric cars are the hot company perk

Salary sacrifice schemes provide cheaper access to EVs

By Peter Campbell and Emma JacobsMon May 13 2024 - 13:31

Irish electric car purchases dip again, as diesel sales rise

Sales of EVs in Ireland have dropped 14.2 per cent in the first three months of the year, even as the new car market increased overall

Fri May 10 2024 - 13:10

Mini Countryman review: Slick cabin and great screen, but too hefty and too blunt to be a true Mini

Electric Countryman has weight and range issues

By Neil BriscoeWed May 08 2024 - 06:00

EV sales slide accelerates, Simi figures show

Registration of electric vehicles is down 19% over first four months of the year against background of a 6% rise in overall car sales

By Dominic CoyleWed May 01 2024 - 16:13

Test drive: BYD’s Seal-U SUV to come with hybrid power

Is the Chinese group’s latest car a backward step or a useful way to fill the EV sales gap?

By Neil BriscoeWed May 01 2024 - 07:30

Elon Musk’s Tesla teams up with China’s Baidu for driver assistance

US EV carmaker moves closer to rolling out more autonomous driving features in world’s biggest auto market

By Edward White, Ryan McMorrow and Peter CampbellMon Apr 29 2024 - 10:38

The world’s richest countries must invest in effective, cheap technologies to tackle climate change

There is a case to encourage European production of strategically important goods to guard against restrictions from other countries

By John FitzGeraldFri Apr 26 2024 - 06:00

Stella Li of Chinese car maker BYD: ‘We don’t want to engage in a price war’

President of BYD Europe talks about the firms’s efforts to expand into Europe, how the lack of infrastructure is impeding EV sales, and how plug-in hybrids prepare the way for all-electric cars

By Neil BriscoeFri Apr 26 2024 - 06:00

Seven million charging stations and cheap electricity: Why EV sales in China are accelerating ahead of Europe

While subsidies, tax breaks, cheap loans and investment are driving EV sales in China, most of its carmakers are loss making

By Denis StauntonFri Apr 26 2024 - 05:45

Why Nissan needs more than a gamble on solid-state batteries

Japanese carmaker has fallen behind in electric vehicle race and lacks scale needed to compete globally

By David KeohaneThu Apr 25 2024 - 05:00

‘More affordable’ Tesla plan boosts car makers’ stock

Before Tuesday’s 12% rise, Tesla stock had plunged over 40% since the start of the year after warning of slowing vehicle deliveries

Wed Apr 24 2024 - 10:19

Setbacks for EU rollout of electric vehicles put 2050 net zero goals at risk

Plan to ban petrol car sales by 2035 not credible given EV costs, charging structure and battery supplies, European Court of Auditors says

Wed Apr 24 2024 - 08:44

Mercedes-Benz E-Class review: new hybrid’s range is genuine, but there are compromises

Gorgeous cabin and a hugely impressive hybrid system with genuine 100km potential. It really needs the optional air springs, though

By Neil BriscoeTue Apr 23 2024 - 03:00

Europe car sales drop in March as EV weakness persists

Sub-par charging infrastructure remains a roadblock to more widespread adoption

Thu Apr 18 2024 - 08:07

The size of two Croke Parks: Conor Pope goes inside Ikea’s new Dublin delivery depot

Sprawling 27,000 sq m facility with 200 staff members will be able to ship 9,000 of retail giant’s products faster than ever

By Conor PopeWed Apr 17 2024 - 17:26

VW ID.7: Impressive limo-length EV with a big range – and price tag

It’s a sign of the price increases across the motoring world that this VW family saloon starts at €57,000

By Michael McAleerWed Apr 17 2024 - 07:00

New long-life electric car battery with 1.5m-kilometre warranty could spell end of longevity concerns

Chinese battery giant announces long-lasting EV battery

By Neil BriscoeWed Apr 17 2024 - 03:00

Is it better to buy an electric car now or to wait? Conor Pope and Michael McAleer debate the options

Latest figures suggest many consumers are holding out for better charging infrastructure and battery technology, and lower prices. But what are the risks of waiting?

By Conor Pope and Michael McAleerTue Apr 16 2024 - 06:00

Electric vehicle charging ‘gantries’ would detract from ‘character’ of streets, Eamon Ryan says

Some Dublin properties have installed Dutch-designed charging arms to allow cars to be charged without leaving cables on footpaths

By Olivia KellyMon Apr 15 2024 - 18:29

Electric vehicle ‘charging arms’ opposed by Dublin City Council

Device that projects across a footpath ‘high risk to public liability’

By Olivia KellySun Apr 14 2024 - 17:28

Electric vehicles: is now the time for Irish drivers to buy?

There are four issues feeding into decisions around electric vehicles: the initial purchase price, charging infrastructure, longevity and resale value

By Dominic CoyleFri Apr 12 2024 - 12:29

Limerick sees new fleet of cleaner, quieter electric buses

15 of 35 electric charging stations have been installed at Bus Éireann’s Roxboro depot as part of overall effort to ‘green’ public transport

By Ciara O'BrienFri Apr 12 2024 - 12:18

Switch to electric cars hits speed bump with further decline in sales

Number of newly licensed electric vehicles down almost 10 per cent in the first quarter, CSO figures show

By Eoin Burke-KennedyWed Apr 10 2024 - 13:38

How are car makers responding to the slowdown in electric car sales?

China’s electric-car makers remain bullish but elsewhere many EV manufacturers are hedging their bets

By Neil BriscoeWed Apr 10 2024 - 07:00

BYD’s impressive Dolphin is bound to make a big splash

This mid-sized electric hatchback is part of the Chinese car maker’s ‘Ocean Series’, and its claim to a 427km range certainly holds water

By Neil BriscoeWed Apr 10 2024 - 06:00

Concrete steps required to reassure reluctant electric vehicle buyers

It should not be a surprise that entirely remaking one of the world’s largest industries, should encounter market challenges

Mon Apr 08 2024 - 20:00

John Moran changes his tune on lobbying as he runs for Limerick mayor

Web Summit’s Lobbying Register absence; why Simon Harris won’t lodge in the Phoenix Park; and more bad news for EV drivers

By Colin CoyleSun Apr 07 2024 - 06:00

Declining electric car sales: ‘depreciation is wild at the moment’

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Wed Apr 03 2024 - 15:39

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Electric vehicles: why are sales falling?

Uncertainty, misinformation and lack of awareness about generational improvements in EV technology are all part of the issue

By Michael McAleerTue Apr 02 2024 - 16:18

Electric car sales in Ireland drop 14% despite rise in overall new car market

Sales of regular hybrids are up 19.5% while plug-in hybrids rose 10.7%; even diesels are up 9%

By Michael McAleerTue Apr 02 2024 - 13:10

China’s smartphone maker Xiaomi unveils EVs even as Apple pivots

Weeks after the tech giant abandoned car project, Chinese tech company debuts model that out-accelerates Tesla and Porsche

By Gloria LiFri Mar 29 2024 - 11:26

Chinese-made electronic vehicles will account for 25% of EU sales in 2024

Although western manufacturers such as Tesla, BMW and Renault make electric cars in the country, Chinese-branded EVs are also on the rise, research shows

Wed Mar 27 2024 - 14:26

Europe is making trade conditional on production methods

Businesses are upset by the extra regulation resulting from the restrictions

By Martin SandbuWed Mar 27 2024 - 06:00

Nissan to cut EV production costs to compete against Chinese rivals

Japanese carmaker aims to make electric vehicles more affordable but still profitable in new manufacturing strategy

By Kana InagakiMon Mar 25 2024 - 07:18

Car auctions are full of used EV bargains – but should you take the plunge?

Prices for second-hand electric cars are on the floor, so there are savings to be made for savvy buyers

By Neil BriscoeWed Mar 20 2024 - 08:00

Drive to subscribe: Irish firm hopes to get motorists to rent EVs by the month

Claiming to be an Irish first, DCEV's subscription service lets you swap your EV car after 30 days

By Neil BriscoeThu Mar 14 2024 - 05:45

The second coming of diesel? HVO fuel promises diesel drivers 90% emissions reduction

Not so fast: critics say Europe is being flooded with destructive palm oil posing as the cooking oil-derived fuel

By Neil BriscoeWed Mar 13 2024 - 01:30

Volvo’s biggest EV yet lands in Ireland

EX90 packs big space and big range, but at a big price

By Neil BriscoeMon Mar 11 2024 - 15:21

Switch to electric motoring accelerates with more motorists opting to buy EVs

Despite the increase in sales, the overall take-up of EVs (electric vehicles) in the Republic is still modest by international standards

By Eoin Burke-KennedyMon Mar 11 2024 - 12:24

Which electric car battery is best? EV battery types explained

Once we bought on the basis of engine size and type. Now we need to start thinking about battery chemistry

By Neil BriscoeWed Mar 06 2024 - 06:00

EU set to ban forced-labour products with China in its sights

Provisional deal empowers Brussels to investigate and destroy products and could raise trade tensions with Beijing

Tue Mar 05 2024 - 12:30

Hybrids are hot with buyers as new car sales up 18%

Sales of electric vehicles are not keeping pace with the overall market growth, latest industry figures show

By Michael McAleerFri Mar 01 2024 - 12:35

Switch to electric motoring to cost exchequer €2.5bn in lost tax revenue by 2030

Loss could be offset by charging drivers for road use by distance or congestion charges, Irish Fiscal Advisory Council analysis notes

By Eoin Burke-KennedyWed Feb 28 2024 - 13:31

Apple cancels work on electric car, ending decade-long effort

Car project was one of the company’s most ambitious in its history

By Mark GurmanWed Feb 28 2024 - 08:20

Was Toyota’s bet on hybrid cars right all along?

Japanese automaker’s stance on limited appetite for fully electric vehicles is being reassessed

Mon Feb 26 2024 - 13:13

Total of 200 ‘mobility hubs’ to be rolled out to help curb transport emissions, says Ryan

Minister for Environment says electric vehicles or e-bikes will be available to borrow for short or long journeys for small fee

By Kevin O'SullivanThu Feb 22 2024 - 18:08

More electric vehicle charging stations on motorways as €21m grant scheme announced

New CSO figures show rate of take up of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles continues to grow

By Tim O'BrienWed Feb 14 2024 - 17:08

Electric vehicle prices are tumbling, but is it all good news for the customer?

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Wed Feb 14 2024 - 15:47

Listen | 31:28

Electric cars in 2024: Should you buy one?

EV sales continue to rise but at a slower rate. So is this the year for for you to finally go electric?

By Neil BriscoeFri Feb 09 2024 - 11:04

Tumbling prices for new electric cars is not all good news

With car makers tripping over themselves to chop prices it can only be a good thing, right? Not if it annihilates second-hand values

By Neil BriscoeFri Feb 09 2024 - 09:52

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