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Are electric cars still worth it?

Electric cars are now more expensive to refuel than petrol or diesel at public chargers after ESB...

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12.30 4 Nov 2026


Are electric cars still worth it?


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12.30 4 Nov 2026


Electric cars are now more expensive to refuel than petrol or diesel at public chargers after ESB price hike.

Those without home-charging facilities now stand to pay up to €1,500 per year more for running an EV because of the high cost of public charging…

What do you think? Does this put you off buying an EV in the future?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Darragh Cassidy from Bonkers.ie, Derek Reilly from Nevo EV Review and listeners.


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