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    New affordable range of EVs coming from Volkswagen, Skoda & CUPRA

    The era of widely available affordable electric cars would appear to be finally here.

    Motors • 28 Jan
    Leapmotor B10

    The latest Chinese EV arrival - Leapmotor's B10 medium-sized SUV

    Old brand loyalties die hard, even when it comes to new electric cars...

    Motors • 22 Jan
    Leapmotor

    New car models in 2026 from Leapmotor, Peugeot, Mazda, Kia, Volvo

    Competition will continue to remain keen on the Irish market.

    Motors • 16 Jan
    A charging cable is pictured plugged into a Volvo electric vehicle (EV)

    Volvo claims over 800 kilometres of range for its new EX 60

    Volvo says it has achieved a range of 810 kilometres on a single charge for its new EX 60.

    Motors • 08 Jan
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    Electric car market growing, but diesel and petrol remain popular

    2025 was a very good year for electric car sales on the Irish market...

    lifestyle • 30 Dec 25
    Kia EV5

    Kia launches EV alternative to its popular Sportage model

    Kia EV5 Irish launch.

    Motors • 20 Dec 25
    Renault 4

    Renault evokes nostalgia with its new electric Renault 4

    Not all car name revivals are successful...

    Motors • 13 Dec 25
    OpelFronteraiii

    Opel aims for the budget market with new Frontera EV and hybrid

    Opel has now entered this competitive environment with the launch of its new Frontera, a small SUV-styled car that comes with a choice of electric and hybrid power.

    Motors • 09 Dec 25
    Toytota

    First Drive: Toyota's latest generation EV

    If you've ever wondered why Toyota has been so slow in embracing purely electric car development, you will need to understand the logic of the man who led Toyota until two years ago.

    Motors • 27 Nov 25
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    New technology may reduce electric car charging times

    A new cooling fluid being developed by the oil company, Shell, could soon enable electric cars to be charged up to 80 per cent capacity in under 10 minutes.

    Motors • 20 Nov 25
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