, Society of the Irish Motor Industry Director General Brian Cooke said a variety of factors influence why fewer people are buying EVs.
“But the actual cost of running an electric vehicle is lower - particularly if you can avail of home charging. “We’re actually back at 2022 sales levels, so for a period of time, until we get sales back up to 2023 levels which is nearly one-in-five new cars sold, they should look at increasing that grant back up to €5,000,” he said.Mr Cooke alsobut said it should stabilise in the medium-term.
“So, until that market becomes more evolved and more stabilised, it won’t normalise, so it definitely is difficult for dealers and customers.”Down in Bunclody, County Wexford, Josh found a certain amount of scepticism about EVs still exists.