ELVES and An Garda Síochána partner on electric vehicle training
ELVES, the producer compliance scheme for End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in Ireland, recently facilitated electric vehicle (EV) safety and dismantling training for An Garda Síochána Public
Electric and hybrid vehicles
e-Cars and motorbikes or hybrid versions are all considered to be mechanically propelled vehicles and therefore must adhere to the same regulations* that apply to other Irish vehicles.
EVs: The Burning Question | SEAI Blog | SEAI
Shane Prendergast, Programme Manager for EV Charging Infrastructure & Policy and Smart Networks, highlights the clear research and
Social welfare Ireland: Drivers urged to avail of little-known €3,500
Irish drivers get a grant from the Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) if you buy a battery-powered electric vehicle (BEV) that meets specific standards - stock photo Thousands of Irish
Risk of EVs and need for Electric Cars Insurance | Travelers
Electric vehicles are growing in numbers, represent an increasing portion of the automobile traffic we encounter each day. How safe are they and what can we know about the risks?
Ireland''s E-Vehicle Laws Explained (2025 Update)
Learn how the 2025 e-vehicle laws redefine e-scooter rules, safety, & market demand in Ireland. A must-read guide for owners & personal injury
Are EV drivers at greater risk of causing an accident?
Our research at Lero and University of Limerick investigated key differences between EVs and traditional vehicles through a risk lens. We considered whether people drive or behave differently
Navigating new automotive standards: How NSAI contributes to road
As of July 2024, all newly manufactured vehicles sold in Ireland must come equipped with a range of advanced safety systems as standard. This General Safety Regulation (GSR2) was implemented to
E-Bikes, E-Mopeds and E-Scooters
The Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023 introduces legal categories for light electric vehicles into Irish legislation, and sets out the regulations for their use. Light electric vehicles are
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