DoneDeal has thousands of cars for sale at any one point but if you are to consider driving an electric car, what are the key factors you need to consider?
An EV is cheaper to fuel, tax and maintain
Grants of up to €3,500 are available
In Ireland, public charging stations are increasing as many people invest in electric vehicles with 1,600 chargepoints nationwide.
EVs are the best choice for the environment. Many people opt for electric cars to cut back on carbon emissions and enjoy quiet, smoother journeys.
In a world where there are Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid, Plug-in-Hybrid and fully electric cars, it can be difficult to navigate which engine and car to buy.
Everything you need to know! We discuss whether or not it's the right time to buy an EV, would it suits you and your lifestyle as well as explaining all the basics including 'charging' 'range' and all the other electric car lingo.
Many spend countless hours browsing DoneDeal trying to figure out what electric vehicle might best suit their needs. Should you go new or perhaps used through our trusted dealer network?
As we transition from combustion-powered cars over to electric vehicles, we take a look at what grants are availble to EV drivers
In this article we take you through a list of the most common Electric Vehicle phrases used and their meaning.
There's a huge amount of uncertainty in when it comes to buying a used electric car. We headed to Kearys Hyundai in Cork to learn a little bit more about not only the great value with used EVs, but also how Hyundai offers a battery health status check, meaning you can see the condition of the battery and have peace of mind when buying.
Audi Electric Cars
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Kia EV6
BYD Seal
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Jaguar I-PACE
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Tesla Model 3
Skoda ENYAQ iV
BMW i3
Renault Zoe
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One of the areas that people most frequently have questions about is how long do electric car batteries last?
See how much you could save on your typical journeys by switching to an EV. Calculate the cost of your trips in a range of cars.
Charging stations
The long-awaited Audi A6 e-tron is finally here on Irish soil. In this video, we discuss: 1. Prices and versions 2. Aerodynamics 3. Charging speeds 4. Cool features 5. What it's like to drive 6. Boot size and practicality 7. Standard Spec
The Ford Capri holds a lot of heritage, and whilst some enthusiasts may not love the name being used for a electric SUV, it still does look excellent and turn loads of heads! In this video we discuss the design, the battery sizes, the prices and of course what it's like to drive.
The Polestar 4 is a car that has come on to the scene and has caused a stir in the premium EV space. It has some really great tech, like the rear camera rather than a mirror, some amazing driving abilities and of course the staggering good looks. In this review, Paddy Comyn talks us through the good and the bad in the Polestar 4 as well as giving us an insight into prices, range, performance and what it's like to drive.
In this video we discuss all the key pieces of information you need to know about the Tavascan. From Prices to Range as well as practicality and lots more. Some really nice features in the Tavascan include the large 578km range, the ability to get an AWD version with over 300bhp, and of course that it's one of the first ever VW Group EV with regenerative paddles.
Ford have teamed up with Volkswagen on this one and used the same MEB platform that many of the ID Cars have. This is a great thing as it's proved and tested, and is also very good. Naturally it has the same 77kWh battery which can have a range of over 600km! It also shares other similarities including the key, the gear selector, the light panel and much more.
The Q6 is potentially the perfect size SUV for Irish roads. It's big, but not too big, and thanks to the large battery, and the optional Quattro system, it's able to go far too.
The Kia EV9 has stirred a huge amount of interest in recent weeks and months as it's a family SUV with seven seats that is fully electric! There are very few cars that fit into this category, never mind that the EV9 is somewhat of a style icon.
BYD (Build Your Dreams) started life out as a battery manufacture in China, so it's no wonder they have entered the electric car market. They haven't just entered either! They are one of the most dominant electric car manufactures in the world!!
Now available with a full electric powertrain, the Opel Astra opens itself to a whole new segment on the market.
Fully electric SUV with a sophisticated all wheel drive system.
Volkswagen's new flagship EV has arrived in Ireland
100% Electric Volvo with up to 578km range.
The every popular 5-series is now available as a fully electric car.
The Perfect Electric Car for under €50,000
The Q8 is stylish, comfortable and has a large battery (106kWh) allowing it to travel up to 573km on a single charge.
The combination of the air suspension, the great German build quality and the very comfortable seats gives the EQS an amazing ride.
Full of personality and charisma with two battery sizes available.
Comes with two battery options (53kWh and 77.4kWh), both of which have 350kw charging meaning you can go from 10-80% charge in 18 minutes.
The super efficient e-up! has a small 32kWh battery with a range of up to 312km.
The Kia EV6 is a spectacular electric car, with stunning design, great tech and a very impressive range of up to 528km.
The Audi RS e-tron GT is a turning point for electric cars. Like many EVs, it accelerates at a ferocious pace, but it also handles phenomenally and is such an enjoyable car to drive.
With a large range of over 600km and pristine finish throughout, the all-new Mercedes-Benz EQE is setting a high standard for what's to come across their electric car range.
There aren't too many 7-seater electric SUVs currently on the market. One car that fits the description is the Mercedes-Benz EQB.
Recently we were afforded the opportunity from Citroën Ireland to spend some time with the new C4 and Ë-C4.
Ever since we got a sneak peak of the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 we were more than keen to take a test drive. Launched in 2021 as the first model in Hyundai’s Ioniq dedicated battery electric vehicle line-up brand, this vehicle is a modern take on a retro design.