Send us your motoring question in the form below
Which comfortable EV to go for with up to €32,000?
Have a 2015 Ford Focus hatchback and I'm looking to buy a new EV as my 'last forever' car. I do no more than 10,000km a year the large majority of which is motorway driving. Budget in region of €32k. Apart from reliability and comfort would like something with a bit of acceleration.
Could you recommend anything for me as there appears to be too much choice.
Thank you in advance.
Ciaran (Kill)
Jun 2026 Filed under: choosing new car
How do you install a home EV charger?
How do you install a home EV charger?
Amy Knightly (Leixlip)
Jun 2026 Filed under: EV charging
Where to get NOx data for a Japanese BMW X3?
I'm looking at importing a car from Japan, 2020 BMW X3 20d '3DA-UZ20'. I managed to find the CO2 emissions on the MLIT page, but I cannot find the NOx emissions anywhere. Where can I get it, or what will be accepted by Revenue at the VRT?
Martin (Dublin)
Jun 2026 Filed under: importing
How much to import an English van through the North?
How much does it cost to import a 2023 van into Ireland from the North with English plates?
Johnny Burke (Gort)
Jun 2026 Filed under: importing
How much is private motor tax on a Mitsubishi L200?
Hi,
I want to change a Mitsubishi L200 from commercial to private. How much will be my motor tax be?
Thanks
Ed (Rathangan)
Jun 2026 Filed under: taxation
Will VAT and customs be due on this older BMW?
Will customs and VAT be due on a year 2000 BMW? It was imported from GB to Northern Ireland in 2018 by NI dealer for his car collection. His purchase receipt from 2018 is present along with the transport/shipping documents. The V5C remained on a GB address as the dealer bought it and never sold it on. It never had an MOT in Northern Ireland as it was in a "car collection". Just wondering how this will work out regarding VAT and import duty.
Patrick (Clare)
Jun 2026 Filed under: importing
Which new EV to go for with up to €40,000 to spend?
Hi there,
I will be looking at getting a new EV but not until later in the year or possibly early next year.
My budget would probably be up to about €40,000. I'd be open to exploring any deal with good value. The budget would include the value of my Peugeot 2008 which is a 241D with 43,500km on the clock.
My annual mileage would be approx. 20,000km. It would be mainly commuting to work, 50km round trip on M50, and short trips around D15. There would be some trips to Wexford from Dublin to visit family, generally once a month. There would also be trips to the coast or surrounding counties to D15 for days out, but nothing too far, within an hour .
My children are grown up and have their own cars, so most journeys have single or double occupancy. I would want the option to carry four passengers comfortably.
I have no real loyalty to brand. My last three petrol cars have been Peugeot, and I have had no problems with them.
Size wise my current car is ideal. I have gone for hatchbacks with my last three. This has mainly to accommodate a dog in the boot. The dog is elderly now and doesn't travel in the boot but the back seat so I am open to saloons as well, but it would need to have a decent size boot. Saying that I am quite used to the SUV-style car.
My main concerns about EVs are range and resale value. I would be looking for something with a decent range and fast charging. I have always changed car every three years or so and resale value counts towards that. I am not interested in PCP as I will be financing it with cash.
Dom Jenkins (Dublin)
Jun 2026 Filed under: choosing new car
What is the cheapest electric car on sale in Ireland?
What is the cheapest electric car on sale in Ireland?
Laura Gallagher (Sligo)
Jun 2026 Filed under: choosing new car
Which EV to import for under €35,000?
Hi there,
Looking to purchase a used EV from the North for under €35k. Coming from a 2016 Nissan X-Trail. Our other car is a Kia Niro HEV.
I would like to have a 500km+ range and all-wheel drive. Minimum year 2023. What would you recommend?
Emer (Cork)
May 2026 Filed under: electric cars
How does the new Toyota RAV4 PHEV compare to the old?
What size of wheels are on the Platinum model of the new Toyota RAV4? And what is its horsepower? I have a 242 plug-in Sport four-wheel drive. Should the 262 Platinum be the same power wise?
Pat Byrne (North Meath)
May 2026 Filed under: choosing new car
Top Categories
5,750 Irish motoring queries answered to date
On CompleteCar.ie there is no such thing as a silly question. No matter how small or complicated an issue seems, we'll do our best to help. Our experts will quickly answer your queries in a friendly and jargon-free manner.
Please remember that we offer advice, not gospel. We cannot be held responsible for recalls, a second hand car's history, 'acts of God', changes in car pricing or Government policy. We are here to help and offer independent, impartial and free advice. What you do with it is entirely up to you.
By submitting a question you are agreeing to this statement. Thank you.
CompleteCar.ie aims to be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), implemented on 25 May, 2018. At no stage shall we contact you without your express permission (by entering your email address, you are consenting for us to send you emails relating directly to your question).
Your data will never be shared with a third party and it is kept in a secure database on our servers, with limited personnel access.
You have the right to have your data deleted at any time and also to get a copy of your data on file. For any related queries, please send us a message using the form on the Who we are page.