EV Motoring

Review: LocoMotionProScooter

Loco Motion Pro E-Scooter – My Honest Review After 3 Months of Daily Use I’ve been using the Loco Motion...

Published on: April 18, 2025
Author: Tony

CUPRA Born – 1st Look at their 1st full EV

The ‘CUPRA’ brand may not be very familiar to many people in Ireland, but it carries a lot of heritage…
Published on: November 10, 2022
Author: Derek Reilly

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…
Published on: October 19, 2022
Author: Derek Reilly

REVIEW: MG4 – This is going to be BIG

MG have made strides in the Irish market in recent years. They are now owned by Chinese manufacturing giant, SAIC…
Published on: September 22, 2022
Author: Derek Reilly

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…
Published on: September 7, 2022
Author: Derek Reilly

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…
Published on: August 8, 2022
Author: Derek Reilly

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…
Published on: June 28, 2022
Author: Derek Reilly

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…
Published on: June 3, 2022
Author: Derek Reilly

REVIEW: Hyundai IONIQ 5 – Ireland’s Best Seller

As the transition to EVs gathered pace in Ireland, Hyundai have been one of the success stories with the Kona…
Published on: May 13, 2022
Author: Derek Reilly

REVIEW: All-New Renault Megane E-Tech Electric

The Renault Megane has been a steady sales success of the Irish motoring industry for many years. It always offered…
Published on: April 16, 2022
Author: Derek Reilly

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…
Published on: April 8, 2022
Author: Derek Reilly

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…
Published on: August 22, 2021
Author: TheEffect.net Contributor

Replacing tyres on an EV, always change like with like say the experts

Premium German tyre manufacturer, Continental Tyres, is advising Electric Vehicle (EV) owners that when it comes to replacing tyres on…
Published on: March 19, 2021
Author: Derek Reilly

REVIEW: THE-URBAN xT1 eKickscooter

Feb 2021. With the legislation for escooters coming down the line here in Ireland, the ekickscooter space is going to…
Published on: February 23, 2021
Author: Derek Reilly

UFODRIVE – a rising star of Advanced Mobility

Travel is undergoing a fundamental shift. By 2030, the UK and a host of other counties will deliver on their…
Published on: January 27, 2021
Author: Derek Reilly

REVIEW: NIU UQI Series – 100% Electric Scooter

Here is our review for the NIU UQI Series electric scooter. Derek Reilly looks around at the features and takes…
Published on: November 28, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

REVIEW: PEUGEOT e-208 Another great electric city car

Here is our review for the PEUGEOT e-208. Derek Reilly looks at the exterior and interior along with taking it…
Published on: November 25, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

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…
Published on: November 10, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

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…
Published on: October 29, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

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…
Published on: October 20, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

Opel Launches Electric “Take Charge” Offer, An Irish Motor Industry First

Leeson Motors, Opel Importer in Ireland, has announced details of its Take Charge offer, a motor industry first in Ireland.…
Published on: October 12, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

Mazda release full MX-30 Pricing and details of connected services

Mazda have released the full pricing for the entire Mazda MX-30 range, revealing that the all-electric vehicle will start at…
Published on: October 7, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

REVIEW: Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition & Your Questions Answered

Here is our review for the brand new Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition, specifically the Plus version. Derek Reilly looks at…
Published on: October 4, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

REVIEW: 2020 Hyundai IONIQ 38.3kWh

Here is our review for the 2020 Hyundai IONIQ with the now larger 38.3kWh battery. Derek Reilly looks at the…
Published on: September 9, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

FREE NOW Launches first eco taxi booking option in Ireland

A new “eco” booking option enabling passengers to specifically choose electric or hybrid taxis to support Ireland’s drive to reduce…
Published on: September 7, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

Nissan LEAF Review – 2016 30kWh -vs- 2020 62kWh

In our latest EV Review Ireland videos, myself and Blake from EV Life Ireland take a drive to the source…
Published on: August 31, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

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…
Published on: August 3, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

Audi is number one in terms of patents for electric drives

Technical Development – internally referred to at Audi as “TE” – is the place where the brand’s heart beats. It…
Published on: July 17, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

REVIEW: 2020 Opel Corsa-e Review – The 100% Electric City Car

Here is our review for the latest and greatest electric vehicle from Groups PSA specifically this variant is the Opel/Vauxhall…
Published on: July 14, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly

New Opel Zafira-e Life Offers Emissions-Free Travel for up to Nine Passengers

Opel continues the rapid electrification of its product portfolio in 2020, revealing details of the all-electric Zafira-e Life. Stylish, fun…
Published on: July 7, 2020
Author: Derek Reilly