Higher fuel costs are making more and more motorists think about switching to an electric vehicle.
Meanwhile, 33% said they were concerned about climate change, 14% said the switch would be a “personal choice” and 9% said an electric vehicle would be suitable for their driving needs.this evening, AA Ireland spokesperson Paddy Comyn said EVs remain very expensive – but the fuel crisis is making them look more affordable over the long term.“Obviously, it’s a great idea to switch but it’s easier said than done,” he said.
“Previously it had been a choice for people but now people are saying it is actually a greater reason than the environmental reasons. They are saying the increasing price of fuel is now forcing them to look at EVs when they may not have been before.”He said the average motorists drives about 17,000km a year, which would currently cost them about €2,700 on fuel – up 42% on last year.
Mr Comyn said an entry-level EV now costs just €30,000, while a larger SUV car is going to cost you something from the mid- €40,000s to €50,000.“You have to remember there will be a little bit of battery lose at some stage. Some of the batteries will lose a little bit of range but it’s not terrible.
Sure that was the plan all along.....
What a load of rubbish 🙄
UwriyelMag Bullshit!
Is anyone stupid enough to invest in one of these evs
Electric cars are the future 😋
It’s all part of the plan, can they not see it.
Only the posho's from South Dublin can afford in price of the Electric cars, no working class person can afford it .
I think that’s wishful thinking. Can’t afford to put fuel in the car, but can afford to shell out on a new EV. Sure.
Which people?
Do you ever get tired embarrassing yourselves with these ridiculous lies 🙄
'Surge in electricity prices forcing people to look at a new pair of trainers'
Well I can’t afford either.
Bullshit. If they can’t afford fuel they can’t afford to buy electric cars. Lying fcuks
'I CaN't AfFoRd FuEl BuT i CaN AfFoRd A nEw eV' 🙃🤡
No they ain’t
No
No way so it was all planned. I'd never have thought. And when you buy your electric car you'll be paying the same amount to charge it.
Increased fuel prices forcing people to go electric as electricity prices increase and shortages are in the pipleine, yeah makes sense
Buying electric…, hover board?
Tbh I have to find a second job for the weekends, so I could fill the tank to drive to my first job Mon-Fri…
The plan is working so
People that don’t have a home & rent will not be able to apply for the home charging grant Also, people renting struggle to get a home is probably one of the biggest things holding them back from also converting to EV And all the while Gov give grants to more well off people.
Wise up people
EVs arent that cheap and now with power costs going up. The break-even time is a joke. Give me a dirty diesel any day of the week
There’s a massive shortage of lithium in the US. 80% of all EVs batteries are made in China. I suggest customers invest on a good quality multimeter because you’re going to need!
If they can’t afford the fuel they certainly can’t afford an EV. Propaganda.
No they are not
Bollocks,
Wouldn't go near one they will find a way to bleed you on the electrics ones aswell
Sure it is 😂
Newstalk really pushing the EV's lately....they must get a commission
Yeah they're in for some shock when the cost of an EV is a few years worth of fuel more than a standard car.
Bollox the ordinary working class person would not be able to afford one newstalk asking their donnybrook and foxrock audience again
They must not have heard about the electricity prices also going up. Once the exchequer loses the take on fossil fuels where do you think they’ll move it to?
Yea right - so people can't afford more expensive fuel, but they can afford a new electric car? Nonsense! 🙄
And perfectly on time… the ESB raised the penalty fees .. have not adjusted the charge time overstay point… and have raised the rates of charging all cars while taking god knows how long to get rid of those pointless 7kw and 20kw charge points.
Its that expensive i wwnt back to coal
Literally nobody is saying this, at least nobody with a brain, fake inaccurate article!
One cohort of car owners are looking at EV's ... The other cohort are facing the prospect of having to give up the car completely.
Then put up electric prices. Good strategy. What will they do now? I don’t see anyone asking to stores (500 mt away) or lunch or coffee. Consuming less is the key to sustainable future.
TheAAie philipnolan1 TheHardShoulder Problem. Reaction. Solution. Unfortunately electric cars are not the solution.
TheAAie philipnolan1 TheHardShoulder The plan is working then. Cars for some. Too bad about the rest of us.
TheAAie philipnolan1 TheHardShoulder Poor network one reason Hybrids outsell full-EV. Full-EV can get 100/200km charge from homePV daily Apr-Sep so zeroCO2 zeroCost once EV parked at home. Well on way to 1m EV before 2030. Park+charge+ride at edge of cities would allow drivers swap to active-travel for alst 5.8km
TheAAie philipnolan1 TheHardShoulder Best decision I’ve made! Just €4 a charge. More fun to drive too!
TheAAie philipnolan1 TheHardShoulder Hopefully that spurs some infrastructure investment because charging points aren't keeping up.
TheAAie philipnolan1 TheHardShoulder Forced
TheAAie philipnolan1 TheHardShoulder The few that can afford to just buy a brand new EV are. Most are being screwed at the pump ⛽ PS suck farts from my hole.
TheAAie philipnolan1 TheHardShoulder No there not
TheAAie philipnolan1 TheHardShoulder Me bollox
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