Electric vehicles or petrol cars – which is cheaper to run? We did a like-for-like comparison between the Hyundai Kona petrol and the Kona Electric, factoring in everything from charging costs to insuranceEV cars aren't always a big cost-saver. Photo: GettyGeraldine Herbert Today at 06:30The conflict in Iran and rising fuel prices are likely to accelerate the shift away from petrol cars, but how much could you actually save by opting for an electric car?

Source: Irish Independent March 21, 2026 08:31 UTC