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Hi Vincent,

The Xpeng brand has only just arrived in Ireland this month so we don't believe there will be any used examples available as yet. It actually launched in Ireland ahead of the UK, so you won't find any used ones over there to import either.

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Hi Aileen,

Motor tax for cars only goes by the engine size if it was registered before 2008. If the 1.6 you’re talking about is older than that then the annual motor tax should be €514 (assuming the engine size is 1,501-1,600cc).

If the car is newer, then its tax goes by its CO₂ emissions. We’d need to know full details of the car before we could look that up for you, as the engine size and type alone aren’t sufficient.

Read our Motor Tax Prices in Ireland Explained page for more information.

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Hi Don,

Assuming this is a used vehicle, the answer depends on the van’s history.

Previously in use in Northern Ireland:

If the van has been in use in Northern Ireland for a reasonable period (three months is generally accepted as the minimum), it can be registered in the Republic of Ireland without additional Customs Duties and import VAT. Proof is required, such as a copy of the V5C document showing the last registered keeper in Northern Ireland and the date of registration to that keeper.

Not previously in use in Northern Ireland:

If the van was first registered in Great Britain and then brought into Northern Ireland after December 31, 2020, you must provide evidence that it was imported into Northern Ireland in accordance with the Windsor Framework. This includes a copy of the Customs Declaration lodged in Northern Ireland that clearly identifies the vehicle. Without such proof, the vehicle may be subject to Customs Duties and import VAT upon registration in the Republic of Ireland.

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Hi Seoirse,

I’m afraid there’s no way for you to do that yourself in the settings. It requires a change to the car’s country code, which can only be done by Volkswagen or via some “OBD” tools that independent garages use. If you have a good mechanic, mention that to them and see if they’re willing to help.

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Hi Bill,

Yes it does - it's listed in the equipment fitted in the online brochure as i-Pedal 3.0.

To activate it, you hold down the left-hand brake energy regeneration paddle.

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Hi Sean,

Kia Ireland confirmed this:

“All models still have V2L,  the only difference with the facelift model is that the external adaptor and internal three-pin connection are standard for GT-Line only. For Earth models, the customer can purchase the V2L adaptor as an accessory and there is no internal three-pin connection.”

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Hi Brian,

Thanks for the kind comments (anyone else interested, read the full review of the BYD Sealion 7 here). The Sealion 7 will arrive in Ireland in early March this year. 

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Hi Kevin,

Going on the information you’ve provided, we don’t believe there would be any EU tariffs applied to this vehicle as it is already within the “customs union” registered and used in Northern Ireland.

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Hi Neil,

So long as the car was actually used by someone in the north other than a dealer since it was imported, and you can prove that, then no VAT should be payable.

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Hi John,

When the Tayron was first unveiled, Volkswagen Ireland did indicate that yes, it would bring in the 193hp 4x4 model and we've not had an update since then. I can see that this model is not listed on the Tayron Product Guide currently available on Volkswagen Ireland's website, but that is not unusual at the launch of a new model as it may not be initially available.