The era of the cheap electric car, for all the grumbling on Facebook (yes, we know you’re going to keep your diesel Avensis ...) is upon us. You’d think that all cars, electric or otherwise, would be able to do that. For rural driversIt’s an oddity that rural driving is actually spectacularly well-suited to electric cars, but still, few rural drivers will countenance buying and running an EV. Best: Dacia BigsterNew Dacia BigsterThere’s a very good argument that the Dacia Bigster is the single best all-round car on sale in Ireland right now. Also try: Volkswagen ID.7VW ID.7Can you really use an electric car for long journeys?

Source: The Irish Times December 10, 2025 14:43 UTC