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 and cheaper tolls
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.
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.
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.
As we transition from combustion-powered cars over to electric vehicles, we take a look at what grants are availble to EV drivers
Buying a used electric vehicle (EV) can be a smart and environmentally friendly choice. However, there are several important factors to consider to ensure you make a well-informed decision. Here's a few pointers to help you.
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
BMW Electric Cars
Volkswagen Electric Cars
Hyundai Electric Cars
Kia Electric Cars
Skoda Electric Cars
Honda Electric Cars
Renault Electric Cars
Volvo Electric Cars
The Renault 5 aims to offer a fun, retro, and affordable urban EV, while delivering modern performance with the cutting-edge technology we have come to expect from Renault.
This electric car guide will help you understand the features and types of EVs currently on the market.
Volkswagen ID.3
Volkswagen ID.4
Volkswagen ID.5
Mercedes-Benz EQE
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Mercedes-Benz EQC
Audi e-Tron
BMW i4
Jaguar I-PACE
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Tesla Model 3
Skoda ENYAQ iV
BMW i3
Renault Zoe
Nissan Leaf
Considering purchasing an Electric Vehicle as your next car? Let us try put your mind at ease.
A second-hand EV is a viable alternative to a brand new EV if you don’t want to stretch your budget.
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 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.
The stunning Jaguar I-Pace was one of the first electric SUVs and for 2022 they have given it a bit of an update.
There aren't too many 7-seater electric SUVs currently on the market. One car that fits the description is the Mercedes-Benz EQB.
The XC40 might not be new to us here in Ireland but things have changed under the bonnet. This XC40 Recharge is the first of several fully electric Volvos to come into production.
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.
The iX is now BMW's flagship SUV and when you take it for a drive you understand why. It's got infinite amounts of tech, it's fabulously comfortable and it's also great to drive.
We recently got invited to the launch of the all-new Electric MG ZS. It's MG's second generation ZS SUV. They've listened to their consumers and improved it from its predecessor in all the key areas.
We've teamed up with our friends down under from Cars Guide to test drive the all-new BMW i4. The version we had on test was the eDrive 40 which has over 335bhp and up to 590km range.
The VW ID.4 gets the GTX treatment and we drive this new all-wheel drive EV.
We are reviewing the all new Mustang Mach-E. Unlike the original Mustang, the Mach-E is fully electric. It's also an SUV!
The Volkswagen ID.5 is a fully electric SUV with a 77kWh battery making it more than enough to achieve over 400km in the real world.
We’ve been lucky enough to test drive the new Polestar 2. It’s a fully electric car with a range of up to 551km.
Stephen O'Neill
I found my Hyundai IONIQ 5 on DoneDeal. I watched Dave's video review, searched for and found the car I wanted with a Dealer near me. The experience was fantastic end-to-end. Couldn't be happier!