Analysis: The A to Z of over 100 electric vehicles on the market in terms of price, range and the EV's ability to provide external electrical power from the battery
The electrification of Irish transport continues with new car sales of the electric powertrains of hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and battery electric (BEV) vehicles exceeding those of conventional petrol and diesel vehicles.
The competition remains intense from European, US, and Asian manufacturers across all vehicle segments. Models and prices are stable for 2026 compared to last year. The sales plunge of 2024 has been reversed with 2025 sales slightly exceeding the 2023 sales. In new registrations, the electric powertrain sales are dominated by HEVs, then BEVs and then PHEVs.
Sales of used imports are a separate and a large source of vehicles onto Irish roads in 2025. While conventional petrol and diesel vehicles dominate used imports, HEVs and PHEVs feature strongly.
When the sales of new registrations and used imports are combined, the electric powertrain sales are dominated by HEVs, then PHEVs and then BEVs.
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Electric car sales for 2025 in stats
- Overall new car sales at about 125,000 in 2025 are up on the 121,000 of 2024 and the 122,000 of 2023.
- Conventional petrol and diesel new car sales are down to 42 % in 2025 from 53% in 2024. Electric powertrains make up the other 58% in 2025.
- HEV sales are up to about 24% of new cars in 2025. The Toyota Yaris Cross is the top-selling HEV model with Toyota being the top-selling brand.
- BEV new car sales are back up to about 19% in 2025 from 14% in 2024. The VW ID.4 is the top-selling BEV model, and VW is the top-selling BEV brand in 2025.
- PHEV new car sales are over 15%. The Hyundai Tucson is the top-selling PHEV model, with BMW the top-selling brand.
- When used imports of about 70,000 vehicles are additionally considered, the total mix of new registrations and used imports split 50-50 between conventional and electric powertrains, with petrol sales at 31%, diesel at 19 %, HEV at 20%, PHEV at 15% and BEV at 14%. That means about 98,000 new and used imported electric powertrains are on our roads in 2025.
(All stats from SIMI)
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The electric car list for 2026
Electric vehicle options continue to grow for 2026, with over 100 BEV models on the market from over 30 manufacturers. We have researched the BEV options if you are looking to buy in 2026. Many models comes with vehicle, battery, horsepower, drive and range options.
This year, we include two additional vehicle features. First, we note whether the vehicle can be used for towing a trailer, while noting that a BEV towing a trailer can really cut the range. Second, we include whether a vehicle has V2L or vehicle to load. This feature means that the vehicle has a separate 230 V power outlet that can provide electrical power from the car battery if you have a need outdoors or, more critically, if you lose electrical power at home, as has happened in recent storms.
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As ever, the UK-based EV Database website provides some great data on all models and is used as the reference for much of the information in this guide. Company and industry sources are also used. Battery capacity in kilowatt-hours (kWh) is provided for each vehicle, again from the EV Database website. We present both the useable and the nominal battery capacity values.
The useable battery capacity is always less than the nominal battery capacity. This is important as charging to less than the nominal battery capacity extends the life of the battery.Thus, we also include whether your lithium-ion battery is built with nickel as the main cathode metal, in which case you should only charge to 80 % on a regular basis, or with iron, in which case the manufacturers want you to charge to 100 % on a regular basis. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions when it comes to charging.
The standardised Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) values are published in Ireland for range, and so are used here. We also include in the brackets the real-world range estimate, when fully charged published, by the EV Database website.
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We are additionally including the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h and the horsepower. We do not recommend testing the acceleration numbers, but fast accelerations and high power set EVs apart from conventional cars.
One other piece of the puzzle is the type of drive. Many of these cars come with rear-wheel drive (RWD): This was once mostly the drive for sports cars. Others are made for off-roading and crazy accelerations and are all-wheel drive (AWD). Others have the traditional front-wheel drive. You can read more on the role drives play in cars in Is a Tesla faster than a Formula One race car?
Each BEV comes with the following information: model, type, price, useable/nominal battery capacity, WLTP range (with the EV Database real-world range estimate in brackets), acceleration time for 0 to 100 km/h, horsepower, type of drive, and the main cathode metal in the battery. The towing and V2L features are noted. Finally, the top selling model for a brand in 2025 is highlighted.
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The alphabetical list of cars is a starting reference for BEVs on the market in early 2026. The vehicle type is shown as coupe (c), crossover (x), estate (e), hatchback (h), liftback (l), saloon (s), people carrier (P), utility van (u), sports-utility van (V) or pickup truck (t).
Please note that there may be typos, errors or omissions, and that there will be variations, for example due to delivery charges. Not all models are included in this guide- there are many more models, and not all 2026 prices were available at time of publication. New vehicle launches are fast and furious in the EV world, and so check with the dealers as to prices, new and premium models, range, and variations for 2026 and beyond!
Don't forget to check out the HEV and PHEV options. There are too many for us to present here. Many of these models also have towing and newer PHEVs also feature V2L.
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Audi
A6 Sportback e-tron (l) €74,500, 75.8/83 kWh, 627 km (485 km), 6.0 s, 322 hp, RWD, 750 kg, nickel, towing.
RS e-tron GT Performance (s) €177,650, 97/105 kWh, 592 km (525 km), 2.5 s, 911 hp, AWD, nickel.
2025 Audi best seller: Q4 40 e-tron, (V) €51,980, 59/63 kWh, 412 km (325 km), 8.1 s, 322 hp, RWD, nickel, towing.
SQ6 e-tron (V) €107,235, 94.9/100 kWh, 598 km (470 km), 4.3 s, 510 hp, AWD, nickel.
BMW
2025 BMW best seller: iX1 eDrive20 Sport (V) €52,475, 64.7/66.5 kWh, 475 km (390 km), 8.3 s, 201 hp, FWD, nickel.
i5 eDrive40 Sport Edition Touring (e) €94,075, 81.2/84.4 kWh, 560 km (455 km), 6.1 s, 335 hp, RWD, nickel.
iX M70 xDrive (V) €140,665, 108.9/115 kWh, 600 km (500 km), 3.8 s, 650 hp, AWD, nickel.
Also: i4 €74,895, i7 €142,555, iX2 €70,695.
BYD
Atto 3 (x) €40,003, 60.5/62 kWh, 420 km (330 km), 7.3 s, 201 hp, FWD, iron, towing, V2L.
Dolphin Surf (h) €17,965, 30/32 kWh, 220 km (190 km), 11.1 s, 87 hp, FWD, iron, V2L.
Seal (s) €45,435, 82.5/84 kWh, 570 km (480 km), 5.9 s, 308 hp, RWD, iron, towing, V2L.
2025 BYD best seller: Sealion 7 Comfort (V) €49,125, 82.5/84 kWh, 482 km (420 km), 6.7 s, 308 hp, RWD, iron, towing, V2L.
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Cadillac
Lyric (V) 102/106.8 kWh, 460 km (530 km), 5.3 s, 520 hp, AWD, nickel, towing.
Citroën
Ami 2-seater ultra-compact, €9,990, 75 km.
E-Berlingo (u) €36,782, 46.3/50 kWh, 285 km (205 km), 11.7 s, 134 hp, FWD, nickel.
2025 Citroen best seller: e-C4 (x) €31,328, 46.3/50 kWh, 357 km (290 km), 9.7 s, 134 hp, FWD, nickel.
Also: C3, Spacetourer
Cupra
Born 59 (h) €37,330, 59/63 kWh, 427 km (360 km), 7.7 s, 201 hp, RWD, nickel.
Born 79 (h) €39,635, 77/84 kWh, 559 km (470 km), 7.1 s, 228 hp, RWD, nickel.
2025 Cupra best seller: Tavascan (V), €46,080, 77/82 kWh, 552 km (425 km), 5.5 s, RWD,nickel, tow.
Dacia
Spring 45 (h) €15,990, 25/26.8 kWh, 230 km (165 km), 19.1 s, 45 hp, FWD.
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Fiat
2025 Fiat best seller: 500e 42 kWh (h) €24,995, 37.3/42 kWh, 331 km (235 km), 9 s, 117 hp, FWD, nickel.
600e 54 kWh (h) €32,995, 50.8/54 kWh, 409 km (310 km), 9 s, 154 hp, FWD, nickel.
Ford
Puma Gen-E (x) €32,916, 43.6/46 kWh, 376 km (275 km), 8.0 s, 166 hp, FWD, nickel.
Capri (V) €47,232, 77/82 kWh, 627 km (455 km), 6.4 s, 282 hp, RWD, nickel, tow.
2025 Ford best seller: Explorer (V) €43,555, 77/82 kWh, 602 km (435 km), 6.4 s, 282 hp, RWD, nickel.
Mustang Mach-E Premium (V) 91/98.7 kWh, 600 km (480 km), 7 s, 290 hp, RWD, nickel.
Great Wall Motors Ora
300 Pro (h) €23,995, 45.4/47.8 kWh, 310 km (260 km), 8.3 s, 169 hp, FWD, iron.
400 Pro+ (h) €29,995, 59.3/63.1 kWh, 420 km (340 km), 8.2 s, 169 hp, FWD, nickel.
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Honda
E:NY1 (V) €54,995, 61.9/68.8 kWh, 412 km (335 km), 7.6 s, 204 hp, FWD, nickel.
Hyundai
2025 Hyundai best seller: Inster Signature (x) €19,595, 39/42 kWh, 327 km (250 km), 11.7 s, 95 hp, FWD, nickel, V2L.
Ioniq 5 (V) €41,995, 80/84 kWh, 570 km (450 km), 7.5 s, 225 hp, RWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
Ioniq 6 (l) €41,435, 84 kWh, 624 km, RWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
Ioniq 9 €78,495, 106/110 kWh, 620 km (505 km), 9.4 s, 215 hp, RWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
Kona 65 (x) €36,995, 65.4/68.5 kWh, 514 km (390 km), 7.8 s, 215 hp, FWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
Jaguar
I-Pace (V) 84.7/90 kWh, 470 km (380 km), 4.8 s, 394 hp, AWD, nickel, tow.
Jeep
Avenger (V) €29,995, 50.8/54 kWh, 404 km (310 km), 9 s, 154 hp, FWD, nickel.
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Kia
2025 Kia best seller: EV3 (x) €40,350, 78/81.4 kWh, 605 km (455 km), 7.7 s, 201 hp, FWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
EV4 (h) €43,275, 78/81.4 kWh, 625 km (475 km),7.7 s, 201 hp, FWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
EV6 Earth (x) €50,525, 80/84 kWh, 558 km (460 km), 7.3 s, 225 hp, RWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
EV9 Earth (P) €77,500, 96/99.8 kWh, 563 km (450 km), 9.4 s, 201 hp, RWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
Leapmotor
T03 (h) €18,950, 36/37.3 kWh, 265 km (225 km), 12.7 s, 94 hp, iron.
Lexus
RZ (V) €66,280, 72/77 kWh, 568 km (400 km), 7.5 s, 221 hp, FWD, nickel, tow.
Mazda
MX-30 (x) €42,932, 30/35.5 kWh, 200 km (170 km), 9.7 s.
Also: Mazda 6e due in 2026.
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Mercedes Benz
CLA 200 (s), €53,425, 58/60 kWh, 541 km (400 km), 7.5 s,221 hp, RWD, iron, tow.
2025 Mercedes best seller: EQE SUV 350+ (V) €95,450, 96/105 kWh, 618 km (475 km), 6.4 s, 315 hp, RWD, nickel, tow.
Maybach (V) €208,975, 118/125 kWh, 612 km (490 km), 4.4 s, 649 hp, nickel, tow.
Also: EQE €74,070, EQS €100,485, GLC.
MG
2025 MG best seller: MG4 Standard Range (h) €30,995, 50.8/51 kWh, 350 km (300 km), 7.7 s, 168 hp, RWD, iron, tow, V2L.
MGS5 Long Range (V), €33,495, 62.1/64 kWh 480 km (365 km), 6.3 s, 228 hp, nickel, tow, V2L.
Also: Cyberster €69,900, ZS, MG5.
Mini
Aceman (h) €34,567, 38.5/42.5 kWh, 310 km (230 km), 7.9 s, 181 hp, FWD, nickel, tow.
2025 Mini best seller: Cooper E (h) €28,471, 36.6/40.7 kWh, 305 km (250 km), 7.3 s, 181 hp, FWD, nickel.
Countryman (h) €39,250, 64.6/66.5 kWh, 462 km (380 km), 8.6 s, 215 hp, FWD, nickel, tow.
Nissan
Ariya Engage (V) €39,995 63/66 kWh, 404 km (335 km), 7.5 s, 215 hp, FWD, nickel.
Ariya Advance (V) €51,995, 87/91 kWh, 536 km (450 km), 7.6 s, 239 hp, FWD, nickel.
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Leaf Standard, 52/55 kWh, 445 km (320 km), 8.6 s, 174 hp, FWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
Leaf Long Range, 75/79 kWh, 622km (455 km), 7.6 s, 174 hp, FWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
Opel
Astra (h) €35,849, 50.8/54 kWh, 418 km (320 km), 9.2 s, 154 hp, FWD, nickel, tow.
Mokka (x) €30,227, 50.8/54 kWh, 403 km (285 km), 9 s, 154 hp, FWD, nickel.
2025 Opel best seller: Grandland (P) €39,065, 73/77 kWh, 525 km (370 km), 9 s, 211 hp, FWD, nickel, tow.
Zafira (u) €62,495, 68/75 kWh, 351 km (265 km), 14.2 s, 134 hp, FWD, nickel, tow.
Also: Frontera €24,606, Combi Life €39,504, Vivaro Combi €49,068.
Peugeot
208 (h) €31,995, 50.8/54 kWh, 433 km (335 km), 8.2 s, 154 hp, FWD, nickel, V2L.
308 (h) €36,390, 55.4/58.4 kWh, 450 km (335 km), 9.3 s, 154 hp, FWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
2008 (V) €33,865, 50.8/54 kWh, 406 km (300 km), 9.1 s, 154 hp, FWD, nickel.
3008 (V) €44,995, 73/77 kWh, 527 km (380 km), 8.3 s, 210 hp, FWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
2025 Peugeot best seller: 5008 (V) €52,495, 73/77 kWh, 502 km (395 km), 9.7 s, 210 hp, FWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
Also: 408 €38,995, e-Rifter (u) €39,130.
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Polestar
Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor (V) €39,897, 67/70 kWh, 554 km (415 km), 6.4 s, 268 hp, RWD, nickel, tow.
Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (V) €101,890, 102/116 kWh, 635 km (500 km), 4.7 s, 443 hp, AWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
2025 Polestar best seller: Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor (V) €58,690, 94/100 kWh, 620 km (495 km), 7.4 s, 268 hp, RWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
Also: Polestar 5.
Porsche
2025 Porshe best seller: Macan (V) €96,623, 95/100 kWh, 641 km (496 km), 5.7 s, 355 hp, RWD, nickel, tow.
Taycan Sport Turismo (l) €122,254, 82.3/89 kWh, 565 km (460 km), 4.8 s, 402 hp, RWD, nickel.
Renault
Megane E-tech (x) €36,570, 60/65 kWh, 480 km (380 km), 10.5 s, 129 hp, FWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
Scenic E-tech (x) €39,995, 60/65 kWh, 430 km (340 km), 8.6 s, 168 hp, FWD, nickel, tow, V2L.
2025 Renault best seller: Renault 5 (h) €25,995, 40/43 kWh, 310 km (260 km),12 s, 93 hp, FWD, nickel.
Also: 4 E-tech €27,995.
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Skoda
Elroq 50 (x) €43,468, 52/55 kWh, 377 km (310 km), 9.0 s, 168 hp, RWD, nickel, tow.
2025 Skoda best seller: Enyaq 85 (V) €45,980, 77/82 kWh, 586 km (455 km), 6.7 s, 282 hp, RWD, nickel, tow.
Smart
2025 Smart best seller: Smart #1 (V) €25,316, 47/49 kWh, 6.7 s, 268 hp, RWD, iron, V2L.
Smart #3 (V) €38,714, 47/49 kWh, 5.9 s, 268 hp, RWD, iron, V2L.
SsangYong
Korando e-Motion (V) 56/61.5 kWh, 339 km (290 km), 8.5 s, 188 hp, FWD.
2025 SsangYong best seller: Torres EVX (V) €43,490, 73.4 kWh, 462 km, 8.1 s, 204 hp, iron.
Musso EV (t) 80.6 kWh, 410 km, tow, V2L.
Subaru
Solterra AWD (V) €44,995, 64/71.4 kWh, 466 km (320 km), 6.9 s, 214 kW, AWD, nickel, tow.
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Tesla
2025 Tesla best seller: Model 3 (s) €39,990, 60/64 kWh, 534 km (445 km), 6.2 s, 279 hp, RWD, iron, tow.
Model Y Standard Range RWD (V) €42,990, 60/64 kWh, 534 km (380 km), 7.2 s, 295 hp, RWD, iron, tow.
Toyota
2025 Toyota best seller: bZ4X Sport (V) €42,160, 69/73.4 kWh, 567 km (369 km), 7.4 s, 221 hp, FWD, nickel, tow.
C-HR+ Sport (V) €42,160, 72/77 kWh, 609 km (430 km), 7.3 s, 221 hp, FWD, nickel, tow.
Volkswagen
ID.3 Pure (h) €31,780, 52/55 kWh, 388 km (320 km), 8.2 s, 168 hp, RWD, nickel.
2025 VW best seller: ID.4 Pro (V) €39,530, 77/82 kWh, 572 km (445 km), 6.7 s, 282 hp, RWD, tow.
ID.5 Pro (V) €42,395, 77/82 kWh, 567 km (455 km), 6.7 s, 282 hp, RWD, nickel, tow.
ID.7 Pro (s) €59,990, 77/82 kWh, 621 km (475 km), 6.5 s, 282 hp, RWD, nickel, tow.
ID.Buzz LWB Pro (p) €67,785, 79/84 kWh, 461 km (370 km), 7.6 s, 282 hp, RWD, nickel, tow.
Volvo
EX30 Single Motor (V) €41,555, 49/51 kWh, 337 km (275 km), 5.7 s, 268 hp, RWD, iron, tow.
EX90 Twin Motor (7-seater V) €104,890, 102/106 kWh, 662 km (480 km), 5.5 s, 443 hp, AWD, nickel, tow,V2L.
2025 Volvo best seller: EC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range (x) €55,995, 79/82 kWh, 583 km (420 km), 7.3 s, 248 hp, RWD, nickel tow..
Also: ES90 (s) €79,995, EX40 (V) €51.025.
Coming: EX60 (V).
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