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

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Expert answer

Hi Laura,

The first car that comes to mind is the Dacia Spring, but that's no longer sold in Ireland.

The Citroen Ami starts from just €9,990, but that's not technically a car; it's a quadicycle and it has a severely limited top speed and range, so it's probably not what you're looking for.

Hyundai's excellent Inster starts at €19,595 and the incoming VW ID. Polo is a few hundred Euro more for the basic entry-level model.

Below those is the Leapmotor T03, at €18,950.

Trumping them all on price is the BYD Dolphin Surf, starting at €17,985.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor