In Norway 9 out of every 10 new cars bought last year was an EV.  Meanwhile in Ireland sales of electric cars are down 25% on last year. It’s a testament to the waning trust in the latest technology and possibly to a lack of charging points. Either way EVs are here to stay and EU law will phase out the traditional combustion engines by 2035. 

Joining Joe on the show was Ronan Flood the Managing Director of Kia motors which is now the 5th most popular brand in the country.