MotoringReviews (Motoring) CUPRA Born – 1st Look at their 1st full EVThe ‘CUPRA’ brand may not be very familiar to many people in Ireland, but it carries a lot of heritage…Derek ReillyNovember 10, 2022
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: Polestar 2 – Should you Consider it?Polestar and Volvo have been inextricably linked over the last few decades, and with the current wave of electrification, things…Derek ReillyOctober 19, 2022
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: MG4 – This is going to be BIGMG have made strides in the Irish market in recent years. They are now owned by Chinese manufacturing giant, SAIC…Derek ReillySeptember 22, 2022
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: VW ID. Buzz – Worth the Hype?Volkswagen’s ID. 4 built upon the success of the ID. 3 and has become a firm fixture in the Irish…Derek ReillySeptember 7, 2022
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: MG ZS EV – Is this the best value EV?MG have travelled a bumpy road over the last number of decades. They are now owned by the Chinese car…Derek ReillyAugust 8, 2022
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: BMW i4 – Has it been worth the wait?Many early adopters of EVs in Ireland that were looking for a premium option purchased the BMW i3. It was…Derek ReillyJune 28, 2022
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: Audi Q4 e-tron – The Perfect Audi?Audi brought the hugely impressive e-tron to market around three years ago. As impressive as it was, technology is moving…Derek ReillyJune 3, 2022
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: Hyundai IONIQ 5 – Ireland’s Best SellerAs the transition to EVs gathered pace in Ireland, Hyundai have been one of the success stories with the Kona…Derek ReillyMay 13, 2022
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: All-New Renault Megane E-Tech ElectricThe Renault Megane has been a steady sales success of the Irish motoring industry for many years. It always offered…Derek ReillyApril 16, 2022
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: How Good is the All-New Kia Niro EV?The Kia e-Niro has been a stalwart of the EV world since its release in 2018. In that time, the…Derek ReillyApril 8, 2022
Motoring The Honda e – Can it hit its WLTP range?Our friends over at EV Platform had the Honda e for a week recently, and took the car for a…TheEffect.net ContributorAugust 22, 2021
MotoringNews (Motoring) Replacing tyres on an EV, always change like with like say the expertsPremium German tyre manufacturer, Continental Tyres, is advising Electric Vehicle (EV) owners that when it comes to replacing tyres on…Derek ReillyMarch 19, 2021
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: THE-URBAN xT1 eKickscooterFeb 2021. With the legislation for escooters coming down the line here in Ireland, the ekickscooter space is going to…Derek ReillyFebruary 23, 2021
MotoringNews (Motoring) UFODRIVE – a rising star of Advanced MobilityTravel is undergoing a fundamental shift. By 2030, the UK and a host of other counties will deliver on their…Derek ReillyJanuary 27, 2021
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: NIU UQI Series – 100% Electric ScooterHere is our review for the NIU UQI Series electric scooter. Derek Reilly looks around at the features and takes…Derek ReillyNovember 28, 2020
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: PEUGEOT e-208 Another great electric city carHere is our review for the PEUGEOT e-208. Derek Reilly looks at the exterior and interior along with taking it…Derek ReillyNovember 25, 2020
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: Audi e-tron 55 quattro – Is this the best luxury Electric SUV?Here is our review for the Audi e-tron 55 quattro. Derek Reilly looks at the exterior and interior along with…Derek ReillyNovember 10, 2020
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: 2020 Renault ZOE – Is this the best EV for Ireland?Here is our review for the 2020 Renault ZOE with the now larger 52kWh battery. Derek Reilly looks at the…Derek ReillyOctober 29, 2020
MotoringReviews (Motoring) 1st Look at the Honda e – A Tech Lovers Dream EV?One of the most hotly anticipated Electric Vehicles of 2020 since it was debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in…Derek ReillyOctober 20, 2020
MotoringNews (Motoring) Opel Launches Electric “Take Charge” Offer, An Irish Motor Industry FirstLeeson Motors, Opel Importer in Ireland, has announced details of its Take Charge offer, a motor industry first in Ireland.…Derek ReillyOctober 12, 2020
MotoringNews (Motoring) Mazda release full MX-30 Pricing and details of connected servicesMazda have released the full pricing for the entire Mazda MX-30 range, revealing that the all-electric vehicle will start at…Derek ReillyOctober 7, 2020
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition & Your Questions AnsweredHere is our review for the brand new Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition, specifically the Plus version. Derek Reilly looks at…Derek ReillyOctober 4, 2020
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: 2020 Hyundai IONIQ 38.3kWhHere is our review for the 2020 Hyundai IONIQ with the now larger 38.3kWh battery. Derek Reilly looks at the…Derek ReillySeptember 9, 2020
MotoringNews (Motoring) FREE NOW Launches first eco taxi booking option in IrelandA new “eco” booking option enabling passengers to specifically choose electric or hybrid taxis to support Ireland’s drive to reduce…Derek ReillySeptember 7, 2020
MotoringReviews (Motoring) Nissan LEAF Review – 2016 30kWh -vs- 2020 62kWhIn our latest EV Review Ireland videos, myself and Blake from EV Life Ireland take a drive to the source…Derek ReillyAugust 31, 2020
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: Tesla Model 3 Long Range – Will this be Ireland’s best selling EV in 2020?Here is our review of one of the best selling electric vehicles in Ireland this year, the Tesla Model 3…Derek ReillyAugust 3, 2020
MotoringNews (Motoring) Audi is number one in terms of patents for electric drivesTechnical Development – internally referred to at Audi as “TE” – is the place where the brand’s heart beats. It…Derek ReillyJuly 17, 2020
MotoringReviews (Motoring) REVIEW: 2020 Opel Corsa-e Review – The 100% Electric City CarHere is our review for the latest and greatest electric vehicle from Groups PSA specifically this variant is the Opel/Vauxhall…Derek ReillyJuly 14, 2020
MotoringNews (Motoring) New Opel Zafira-e Life Offers Emissions-Free Travel for up to Nine PassengersOpel continues the rapid electrification of its product portfolio in 2020, revealing details of the all-electric Zafira-e Life. Stylish, fun…Derek ReillyJuly 7, 2020
MotoringNews (Motoring) All-new Mokka is electrified and sports future Opel brand identityOpel has revealed the first official images of the completely new Opel Mokka, due in Ireland in early 2021. The…Derek ReillyJune 24, 2020