Based on recent data, the number of registrations for electric vehicles in Ireland have increased by 46% so far this year. According to the Central Statistics Office, there were 9,828 new electric vehicles in the first four months of this year compared to 6,748 in the first four months of 2022. In comparison to 13% … Read more
New car sales are still 11% lower than pre-Covid levels, although new car registrations hit 101,745 by the end of September. The numbers are largely consistent with last year, with experts in the automotive industry blaming continued supply challenges for slowing sales growth. Despite difficulties in getting new cars into the State, the move to … Read more
The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan announced a suite of grants and initiatives which will make it easier for people and businesses to make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) during the launch of Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland. Minister Ryan announced four new grant schemes and initiatives. Among them is a new apartment charging grant … Read more
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced the re-opening of the very successful electric vehicle taxi scheme, with €15 million allocated by the Department of Transport in 2022. The grants will enable owners of small public service vehicles (SPSV), such as taxis and hackneys, to buy electric vehicles (EVs). SPSV drivers can apply for grants of … Read more