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Demand for used electric vehicles jumps 270% in January

Survey from Done Deal finds majority of EV drivers in Ireland have no plans to change back to petrol or diesel

Demand for new EVs was up 32 per cent in January year-on-year. Picture: Getty

Demand for premium second-hand electric vehicles in Ireland rose almost 270 per cent last month compared to the same period in 2022, according to new figures from Done Deal.

Due to issues in the supply of new EV vehicles, consumers are looking to used models, which the website regards as cars of between one and four years old worth more than €30,000.