According to a new DoneDeal survey, 70% of Irish consumers are considering buying an electric vehicle as their future car.
According to the data, demand for new and used electric vehicles increased by 33% last year, while the market for diesel vehicles decreased by 39% during the same period.
Last year, for the first time, an electric car – the Volkswagen ID.4 – was the most popular new car on DoneDeal.
DoneDeal’s top ten new cars by demand in 2022
| RANK | BRAND | MODEL | FUEL TYPE |
| 1 | Volkswagen | ID.4 | Electric |
| 2 | Audi | A6 | Diesel |
| 3 | Hyundai | Tucson | Hybrid |
| 4 | Kia | Sportage | Diesel |
| 5 | Hyundai | Ioniq 5 | Electric |
| 6 | Skoda | Kodiaq | Diesel |
| 7 | Audi | A4 | Diesel |
| 8 | Volkswagen | Taigo | Petrol |
| 9 | Volkswagen | Polo | Petrol |
| 10 | Volkswagen | Golf | Petrol |
With new electric vehicle supply constraints, used EVs will have to take up a significant portion of EV goals over the next decade.
Based on the results of today’s survey, the forthright purchase cost is the most important consideration for consumers when purchasing a used EV, followed by the vehicle’s range.
If you’re thinking about buying electric, the SEAI has advice and information available on our website along with Compare and Calculate online tools to help check potential cost savings,
With the number of EVs in Ireland doubling year on year, there has never been a better time to save money and to help change Ireland’s energy use for the better
Fergus Sharkey, Head of Business Supports and Transport at the SEAI stated on Ireland’s EV market
Range Anxiety on Irish consumers
According to today’s report, the psychological phenomenon known as “range anxiety” continues to be a barrier for Irish consumers.
According to the report, there are, as of now, only 1,350 EV charging stations on the island of Ireland, which are controlled and maintained by the ESB.
On the other hand, Norway reportedly has 17,000 charging stations all over the country to accommodate its slightly more than 5.5 million population.
DoneDeal’s top 5 new EVs based on demand in 2022
| RANK | BRAND | MODEL |
| 1 | Volkswagen | ID.4 |
| 2 | Hyundai | Ioniq 5 |
| 3 | Kia | EV6 |
| 4 | Audi | E-Tron |
| 5 | Nissan | Leaf |
However, the report claims that the government’s plan to install a pool of high-powered chargers every 60 kilometers on the highway network will alleviate some range anxiety.
According to the most recent DoneDeal survey, the Volkswagen ID.4 was the most popular new electric car on DoneDeal last year, followed by the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Kia EV6, the Audi E-Tron, and the Nissan Leaf.
