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The new year is a time when a lot of people consider buying a new car. With savings on running costs and a grant from SEAI towards the purchase of your vehicle, many are now choosing to make the switch to electric.

To understand better the opportunities and challenges EVs present for Irish businesses and organisations, SEAI organised a commercial EV fleet trial with almost 200 participants. The trial was supported by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI)

Business fleets run on euros not carbon: Over 200 fleet managers attended the recent SEAI Decarbonising Transport Conference to learn about reduced operating costs of battery electric for Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDVs) and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs).

Thinking of purchasing an EV? Hear from Fergus, who bought his first EV in 2023. Get an honest, practical and balanced view of what it's like to make the switch and drive an EV as the family car for last 12 months.

The first three months of 2024 has seen the first ever reduction in EV sales. Emer Barry, SEAI, asks the question why, and examines some potential reasons for this drop.

Conor, from our EV team, examines the latest trends in the EV market and asks if we've reached price parity yet.

Let's set the record straight on the new Fuel Price Comparison posters displayed now at fuelling stations nationwide.

New to driving electric or planning to make the switch to an EV soon? We share all the essential information you need to know about charging your EV

New to driving electric or planning to make the switch to an EV soon? We share all the essential information you need to know about charging your EV. 

New to driving electric or planning to make the switch to an EV soon? We share all the essential information you need to know about charging your EV.

We all remember our first driving test, right? The fear! Hear from Orla Grant, who took her first driving test in an electric car.

Shane Prendergast, Programme Manager for EV Charging Infrastructure & Policy and Smart Networks, highlights the clear research and evidence available which debunks the myths and false narratives around the chances of an EV catching fire.

Shane Mooney, Environmental and Safety Advisor at SPeco Services, an Environmental Consultancy with offices in Galway and Dublin, describes his experience of driving an Electric Vehicle for business

Ray Duffy, Manager at Bikeworld, a motorcycle dealership in Walkinstown, Co. Dublin describes his experience of driving an Electric Vehicle for business purposes.

Dave Ward, Commercial Manager at the Commissioners of Irish Lights, took part in the EV Fleet, to review the vehicle's suitability for work purposes.

Conor Edgely, Programme Executive in Electric Vehicles at SEAI, details the finance options available to everyone to get the best deal for purchasing an EV, whatever your personal circumstances.