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TonyApril 18, 2025
CUPRA Born – 1st Look at their 1st full EV ![CUPRA Born - Aurora Blue parked side profile with the copper wheels | TheEffect.Net]()
The ‘CUPRA’ brand may not be very familiar to many people in Ireland, but it carries a lot of heritage…
Derek ReillyNovember 10, 2022
REVIEW: Polestar 2 – Should you Consider it? ![White Polestar 2 Parked | TheEffect.Net]()
Polestar and Volvo have been inextricably linked over the last few decades, and with the current wave of electrification, things…
Derek ReillyOctober 19, 2022
REVIEW: MG4 – This is going to be BIG ![MG4 in Volcano Orange side profile pointing right to left | TheEffect.Net]()
MG have made strides in the Irish market in recent years. They are now owned by Chinese manufacturing giant, SAIC…
Derek ReillySeptember 22, 2022
REVIEW: VW ID. Buzz – Worth the Hype? ![Volkswagen ID. Buzz two tone yellow and candy white parked along a canal in Copenhagen | TheEffect.Net]()
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
REVIEW: MG ZS EV – Is this the best value EV? ![MG ZS EV 2022 in Blue parked outside a residential garage | TheEffect.Net]()
MG have travelled a bumpy road over the last number of decades. They are now owned by the Chinese car…
Derek ReillyAugust 8, 2022
REVIEW: BMW i4 – Has it been worth the wait? ![BMW i4 edrive40 parked outside an office block facing left to right in silver with blue highlights | TheEffect.Net]()
Many early adopters of EVs in Ireland that were looking for a premium option purchased the BMW i3. It was…
Derek ReillyJune 28, 2022
REVIEW: Audi Q4 e-tron – The Perfect Audi? ![Audi Q4 40 e-tron Static photo, with the front of the car facing the camera at and angle parked in front of some sand dunes beside a waterfront. Colour: Navarra Blue Metallic | TheEffect.Net]()
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
REVIEW: Hyundai IONIQ 5 – Ireland’s Best Seller ![Hyundai IONIQ 5 exterior driving from left to right beside a waterfront | TheEffect.Net]()
As the transition to EVs gathered pace in Ireland, Hyundai have been one of the success stories with the Kona…
Derek ReillyMay 13, 2022
REVIEW: All-New Renault Megane E-Tech Electric ![Renault Megane E-Tech 100% Electric in grey body colour with gold accent colour driving along a road | TheEffect.Net]()
The Renault Megane has been a steady sales success of the Irish motoring industry for many years. It always offered…
Derek ReillyApril 16, 2022
REVIEW: How Good is the All-New Kia Niro EV? ![The All-New Kia Niro EV in white, parked facing the camera pointing slightly to the right]()
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
The Honda e – Can it hit its WLTP range? ![white Honda e driving along a street]()
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
Replacing tyres on an EV, always change like with like say the experts ![Volkswagen ID.3]()
Premium German tyre manufacturer, Continental Tyres, is advising Electric Vehicle (EV) owners that when it comes to replacing tyres on…
Derek ReillyMarch 19, 2021
REVIEW: THE-URBAN xT1 eKickscooter ![THE-URBAN xT1 black folded e-scooter Walberg]()
Feb 2021. With the legislation for escooters coming down the line here in Ireland, the ekickscooter space is going to…
Derek ReillyFebruary 23, 2021
UFODRIVE – a rising star of Advanced Mobility ![UFODRIVE Dublin Sign]()
Travel is undergoing a fundamental shift. By 2030, the UK and a host of other counties will deliver on their…
Derek ReillyJanuary 27, 2021
REVIEW: NIU UQI Series – 100% Electric Scooter ![NIU UQI Series Teal]()
Here is our review for the NIU UQI Series electric scooter. Derek Reilly looks around at the features and takes…
Derek ReillyNovember 28, 2020
REVIEW: PEUGEOT e-208 Another great electric city car ![PEUGEOT e-208]()
Here is our review for the PEUGEOT e-208. Derek Reilly looks at the exterior and interior along with taking it…
Derek ReillyNovember 25, 2020
REVIEW: Audi e-tron 55 quattro – Is this the best luxury Electric SUV? ![Audi e-tron 55 quattro]()
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
REVIEW: 2020 Renault ZOE – Is this the best EV for Ireland? ![Renault Zoe 2020]()
Here is our review for the 2020 Renault ZOE with the now larger 52kWh battery. Derek Reilly looks at the…
Derek ReillyOctober 29, 2020
1st Look at the Honda e – A Tech Lovers Dream EV? ![Honda e in "Charge Yellow"]()
One of the most hotly anticipated Electric Vehicles of 2020 since it was debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in…
Derek ReillyOctober 20, 2020
Opel Launches Electric “Take Charge” Offer, An Irish Motor Industry First ![Opel Corsa e]()
Leeson Motors, Opel Importer in Ireland, has announced details of its Take Charge offer, a motor industry first in Ireland.…
Derek ReillyOctober 12, 2020
Mazda release full MX-30 Pricing and details of connected services ![Mazda MX-30]()
Mazda 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
REVIEW: Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition & Your Questions Answered ![Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition Plus]()
Here is our review for the brand new Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition, specifically the Plus version. Derek Reilly looks at…
Derek ReillyOctober 4, 2020
REVIEW: 2020 Hyundai IONIQ 38.3kWh ![Red IONIQ Electric 2020 with white background]()
Here is our review for the 2020 Hyundai IONIQ with the now larger 38.3kWh battery. Derek Reilly looks at the…
Derek ReillySeptember 9, 2020
FREE NOW Launches first eco taxi booking option in Ireland ![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…
Derek ReillySeptember 7, 2020
Nissan LEAF Review – 2016 30kWh -vs- 2020 62kWh ![Nissan LEAF 62kWh White and Blue Two Tone]()
In our latest EV Review Ireland videos, myself and Blake from EV Life Ireland take a drive to the source…
Derek ReillyAugust 31, 2020
REVIEW: Tesla Model 3 Long Range – Will this be Ireland’s best selling EV in 2020? ![Tesla Model 3]()
Here is our review of one of the best selling electric vehicles in Ireland this year, the Tesla Model 3…
Derek ReillyAugust 3, 2020
Audi is number one in terms of patents for electric drives ![Audi patents]()
Technical Development – internally referred to at Audi as “TE” – is the place where the brand’s heart beats. It…
Derek ReillyJuly 17, 2020
REVIEW: 2020 Opel Corsa-e Review – The 100% Electric City Car ![Opel Corsa-e]()
Here is our review for the latest and greatest electric vehicle from Groups PSA specifically this variant is the Opel/Vauxhall…
Derek ReillyJuly 14, 2020
New Opel Zafira-e Life Offers Emissions-Free Travel for up to Nine Passengers ![Opel-Zafira-e]()
Opel 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
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