Ireland second-most expensive European country for running EVsIreland is the second-most expensive country in Europe to run an Electric Vehicle (EV), a study has found. The research, conducted by Switcher.ie, found the cost of charging an EV in Ireland increased by 15 per cent last year, and is up 34 per cent compared to 2021. On average, a full charge costs €22.25, while a 100km road trip will set motorists back €6.66. Both figures are almost double the European average, with the average cost of a full charge being €12.63 last year, while a 100km road trip was €3.78. Germany was found to be the most expensive European country to charge an EV (€23.57 for a full charge and €7.06 for a 100km road trip), while Belgium (€22.25; €6.63) rounded out the top three.

Source: Irish Independent May 14, 2024 10:03 UTC