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Will a home EV charger do all cars?
I am interested in buying the Peugeot 508 PHEV. My question is, if in future I change to another make (e.g. Volkswagen), can I use the same home charger system that I plan to install with the SEAI grant? I travel 100km (up and down to work) so I think I have to charge it daily.
Ruban Siva (Ratoath)
Jul 2020 Filed under: electric cars
Is now the right time to go electric for me?
I'm currently driving up to 25,000km per year. Mostly motorway commuting, approx 90km daily, Mon-Fri. I'm upgrading my 2013 Hyundai ix35 diesel with 93,000 miles. I'd love to go electric and I'm sure I could manage it by charging every night, but I'm not sure if it's the right time to make the move. Should I take the plunge or go with another diesel?
Thanks!
Julie Aherne (Kilpedder, Co Wicklow)
Feb 2020 Filed under: electric cars
Are EV range figures based on 100% battery?
Hi,
All the articles I read say that electric car batteries should only be charged to 80/85 per cent. Are the published range figures based on 100 per cent or 80 per cent charging?
Thanks, Philip
PS: For me, electric cars will only become realistic when they have a real world range of 600km.
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Jan 2020 Filed under: electric cars
Where to go to get an EV home charger?
Hi,
Any advice/recommendations for EV home chargers? I’ve ordered an EV and have no clue where to start when choosing what size/type home charger to install.
Any help appreciated.
Many thanks.
Iobhán Smith (Ennis)
Jan 2020 Filed under: electric cars
Hyundai Kona Electric or Kia e-Niro?
Which is the best electric car - Hyundai Kona or Kia Niro?
Patrick Garvey (Carrickmacross)
Nov 2019 Filed under: electric cars
Do I pay VRT importing an electric car?
I am considering buying a full electric car in UK - do I have to pay VRT on this type of car?
Felicity English (Longford)
Nov 2019 Filed under: electric cars
Lot of electric car questions for you...
Is there a map of the electric charging points available to the public in Ireland? Is there an app for this? Which brands sell electric cars that can be charged at home at night-rate electricity charges? Is the battery capacity of electric cars much improved and what range can you expect now as 2019 ends?
Sharon Jackson (Kiltegan)
Oct 2019 Filed under: electric cars
Electric or hybrid for me through work?
Hi!
I would like to ask for your help in choosing between a new electric car (price 30,000 Euro) and a hybrid car (price 24,000 Euro), taking into consideration that, due to my workplace, I am exempt from paying the VRT and the VAT. Could you please help me find out the final price I will need to pay for those two types of cars?
Thank you.
Andrew Parnwell (Dublin)
Sep 2019 Filed under: electric cars
Any VRT on importing an electric car?
If importing a one-year-old EV from UK (no VAT due) where EV grants have been paid, will I have to pay VRT in Ireland?
Michael Neylon (Corofin)
Aug 2019 Filed under: electric cars
How to convert my Mercedes to electric?
I have a 2013 Mercedes 220 CDI and I love the car, but put up low mileage (10,000km a year); how long does it take to convert to electric and what would the cost be?
Paddy
Paddy Power (Cork)
Apr 2019 Filed under: electric cars
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