Motoring New start-up leads the EV charge with heat and air solution Sales of electric cars have increased by 80 per cent this year, and a new company has a clever plan involving air conditioning units to solve charging network shortfalls
Motoring Can motorsport go green? How rallycross is hoping to prove it canA new generation of electric cars made their debuts at the recent FIA World Rallycross Championship in Hell, Norway. Could they represent the eco-friendly future of the sport?
Motoring Latest models from Maxus eDeliver the goods and passengers in styleThe Chinese car-maker is bucking the trend of new light commercial vehicle registrations dropping sharply
Motoring Natural born thriller: How Cupra’s new EV outshines its Volkswagen cousin in the style stakesWith its stylish looks and electric hot hatch aspirations, the Cupra Born is a lively car that should compete well with its Volkswagen equivalent
Motoring Pininfarina’s new hypercar delivers an electric shock to the systemDesigned to be a plaything for the super rich, the Italian brand’s €2 million foray into electric car making will literally take your breath away
Motoring Harris Group dips its toe into electric car market with Chinese importGroup plans to expand into passenger sector, having imported commercial vehicles from China for a number of years
Motoring New electric Kangoo and Master boosted by Renault’s focus on detail French car maker’s electric vehicles are just two of a growing cohort of battery-powered delivery options
Motoring Kia fiddles with Niro to unleash a stylish, spacious powertrainIn its latest iteration, the Niro EV remains one of the best electric family cars on the market
Motoring Mercedes’ new EQE is big on curves and long on rangeThe German brand’s latest offering feels effortlessly quick and comfortable
Motoring Toyota in electric dreams: Japanese maker’s first beyond zero car proves to be an easy rider The oddly named bZ4X is exactly what you expect it to be, and should have plenty of appeal for families
Motoring Audi’s speedy e-tron GT coupé may impress but it doesn’t come cheapThis slinky, distinctive four-door model boasts improved performance levels while remaining refined and civil, but the €144,430 price tag is rather expensive
Motoring VW’s all-electric ID.5 has plenty to offer, but comes at a priceThe new ID.5 Max has its merits, but doesn’t appear to be significantly better than more keenly-priced competitors
Motoring Motoring: GV60 shows Genesis is getting better at releasing hits The South Korean firm’s new SUV may not be available to buy in Ireland yet, but it has plenty of range, a smart interior and good road manners
Apartment blocks to be included under EV charger grantScheme helps cover cost of installation of electric vehicle charger up to €600
Motoring: Ford seeks to spark plug-in revolution with first all-electric TransitThe new E-Transit won’t suit every user case, but there are plenty of businesses out there that could make good use of it
Motoring: BMW answers Musk with brilliant electric i4The impressive new i4 is a fitting reaction to the Tesla chief’s recent jibes about ‘legacy automakers’
Motoring: Polestar makes its Irish debut with a premium electric optionPolestar 2, a fully electric luxury vehicle from the Volvo stable, is now available to buy online in Ireland with delivery expected from July
Motoring: Mercedes seven-seater unlikely to make up the numbersThe target market for the new electric EQB – the larger family – could be put off by its smaller interior and relatively short charging range
Motoring: Nissan’s Ariya is a contender for most capable and quiet family EVAn SUV-like electric car aimed at families impresses with its high-quality, spacious interior and exceptionally refined handling
Motoring: Fiat’s cute 500 comes up to speed with a clever reinventionAt first glance, the new Fiat 500 may look the same, but with a more spacious cabin, high-quality interiors and two electric power options, this is a much improved model