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I have a 2024 Renault Scenic E-Tech electric with the 87kWh battery, but it won't charge at 22kW on a work AC charger. Should it?

Hi Brendan,

Not all versions of that car were fitted with 22kW AC charging and indeed, the current brochure for the car shows an 11kW limit. Bring the car to a Renault dealer to confirm its specification if you are in doubt.

Hello,

Is the 2024 Kia Sorento 2.2 all-wheel drive or two-wheel drive? And what is the real mpg?

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.

How do you install a home EV charger?

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?

How much does it cost to import a 2023 van into Ireland from the North with English plates?

Hi,

I want to change a Mitsubishi L200 from commercial to private. How much will be my motor tax be?

Thanks

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.

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.

What is the cheapest electric car on sale in Ireland?