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The smart #1 is the first of a new range of smart cars coming to Ireland.

The latest Chinese EV to arrive in Ireland - the smart#1

Well, it's not quite a fully Chinese car. Rather it's a result of a collaboration between Mercedes and the Geely Car Company, with Mercedes providing the design and styling details and Geely supplying the electric elements.

Motors • 03 Mar 24

Reviewed: two of the new Chinese arrivals from BYD and Ora

The latest car sales figures show sales of electric cars are up by 65 per cent compared to last year and Chinese manufacturers are making their presence felt in this burgeoning market. We review two cars from China - the BYD Atto and the Ora Funky Cat.

Motors • 01 Aug 23

The BYD Dolphin will start arriving in September, with even cheaper versions to come in January.

Chinese brand, BYD, on course for €25,000 electric car in Ireland

Volkswagen has plans for a budget electric car to be sold in Europe for £25,000 in two years time. But it looks like Chinese brand, BYD, has already beaten VW to it and will begin selling a car for that price - even in Ireland.

Motors • 26 Jun 23

Another Chinese electric car company - BYD - launches in Ireland

In less than three years, three Chinese car companies have arrived on the Irish car market. MG and Ora have now been joined by a rather daunting competitor, BYD, with all three companies offering electric cars that are priced to attract new customers.

Motors • 25 Apr 23

Chinese electric cars Ireland

The latest Chinese EV to arrive in Ireland - the smart#1

Reviewed: two of the new Chinese arrivals from BYD and Ora

Chinese brand, BYD, on course for €25,000 electric car in Ireland

Another Chinese electric car company - BYD - launches in Ireland

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