Choice of electric cars
Electric cars are the future so it’s no wonder that all major car manufacturers have ecar programmes. An increasing variety of electric cars are coming to the market which will deliver high levels of performance, comfort and economy. To cater for everyone’s taste, there is something to suit everybody, ranging from a compact city car, to a mid sized family hatchback or a family saloon to a fast sports car. View a selection of cars in our gallery.
Ireland is an ideal location for electric cars. Below is a selection of electric cars that are available to buy in Ireland:
In the coming years there will be a surge in the development of 100% electric cars and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that will be available to the worldwide market. Below is a sample of what you can expect to find on the global market over the next 12 months
| 100% Electric vehicles |
| 2011 |
2012 |
| -Citroen C1 evie* |
| -Citroen C-ZERO* |
| -Mitsubishi i-MiEV* |
| -Nissan LEAF* |
| -Peugeot iOn* |
| -Renault Kangoo Z.E* |
| -Reva G-wiz* |
| -Smart Fortwo ED* |
| -Tesla Roadster* |
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| -Ford Focus Electric* |
| -Honda Fit EV |
| -Renault Fluence Z.E.* |
| -Renault Twizy* |
| -Renault ZOE* |
| -Tesla Model S |
| -Toyota RAV4 EV* |
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| Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles |
| 2011 |
2012 |
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| -Ford C-MAX |
| -Ford Escape |
| -Opel Ampera* |
| -Toyota Prius* |
| -Volvo V60* |
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*Available in Ireland
Nissan LEAF
View specs
www.nissan.ie
Mitsubishi i-MiEV
View specs
www.mitsubishi-motors.ie
Peugeot iOn
View specs
www.peugeot.ie
Tesla Roadster
View specs
www.teslamotors.com
Renault Fluence Z.E.
View specs
www.renault-ze.com
