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Kia's new Niro comes in fully electric and plug-in versions.

Kia expands range with new electric Niro and plug-ins

Next month sees the arrival of the new fully electric Kia Niro, a compact family car heavily influenced by design features from the company's EV 6 and Sportage models. More space, more tech and more range underpin the new Niro's design and specification.

Motors • 27 Jul 22

The MG 4 hatchback is due here around September.

New MG electric hatchback to challenge VW ID and Nissan Leaf.

MG - the Chinese brand - is broadening its range by introducing an electric family hatchback to take on the like of the Volkswagen ID3 and the Nissan Leaf.

Motors • 19 Jul 22

Two thirds of Irish car buyers are more disposed towards hybrid or electric cars than petrol or diesel.

Older buyers choosing hybrid cars, while young opt for electric

The drive towards hybrid and electric continues apace, with more than two thirds of Irish people preferring them over conventional petrol or diesel engines.

Motors • 02 Feb 22

Toyota's first fully electric model - the bZ4X

From electric to funky - the cars coming in 2022.

Coupe looks, crossover styling, a plethora of plug-in hybrid and fully electric cars, retro hints and small - very small - alternative city cars are all on the horizon for 2022 and beyond.

Motors • 06 Jan 22

Kia's latest generation electric car - the EV 6 - goes on sale here later this year.

Kia claims over 500 km range for new electric vehicle range

Kia's new generation of electric cars starts with the EV 6 - due in Ireland later this year - and a claimed range of 510 kilometres.

Motors • 21 Jun 21

The entry-level Ariya has a claimed range of 358 kilometres.

Nissan's new electric SUV crossover due here next year

When Nissan gets a design right it tends to present a real challenge to the competition - think of the Qashqai, the Leaf and the Juke - and the same can be expected of its new new SUV, the Ariya. It's even likely to give Tesla a run for its money.

Motors • 18 Jul 20

Volkswagen's ID.3 arrives here in September.

Volkswagen's new generation of electric cars for autumn launch

Volkswagen's new generation of electric cars will begin arriving later this year in the shape of the ID.3 - a car whose pricing and promised range should expand the electric car market significantly.

Motors • 17 Jun 20

The Kona did 266 kilometres and still had 77 kilometres range left in the battery, before another charge was required.

An electric car to feel comfortable with - Hyundai Kona review

Electric cars are getting better yet charging infrastructure is still a major problem in this country. But Hyundai's Kona proves itself very capable of significantly reducing range anxiety.

Motors • 07 Jan 20

The e-tron has a price tag of €101,750 before grants.

Audi's first all-electric SUV arrives

The claims for Audi's all-electric e-tron are impressive - a range of up to 390 kilometres , for example - but it comes with a hefty price tag.

Motors • 08 Feb 19

Owners of older cars can now get an extra €5,000 off Volkswagen's E-Golf.

Volkswagen offers scrappage incentive on older car trade-ins

Volkswagen in Ireland has introduced a discount scheme to encourage drivers of older cars to trade-in. Cars need to be at least nine years old to qualify for the scheme, which knocks about €5,000 Euro off the price of an electric Golf.

Motors • 06 Jan 19

The E-Golf executive has a claimed range of 217 kilometres.

VW launches "executive" edition of electric Golf.

Volkswagen has introduced a new version of the electric Golf aimed at private or business buyers who want something more than the standard car. It has a claimed range of 217 kilometres.

Motors • 26 Dec 18

The SEAI says the transition to electric cars must be "rapid".

Energy authority calls for "rapid transition" to electric cars.

With transport now the single largest sector of energy use, the Sustainable Energy Authority says a transition to electric cars has to be "rapid".

Motors • 13 Dec 18

The charges are expected to be introduced next Spring.

Motorists to pay for ESB charging from next Spring.

It has been expected for some time and now the ESB has confirmed that motorists will have to pay for charging their electric cars from next year. The costs have yet to to be decided.

Motors • 07 Nov 18

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