There’s an unusual scenario in Ireland this year in that the market continues to rise but supply is outstripping demand. That’s because the growth so far was confined to the first two months and, for the most part, has only been in cars powered by fossil fuels.
While the economic outlook has helped to maintain consumer confidence and appetite for purchase, there has been a shift in the move towards electric vehicle ownership. This, despite the fact that there are significant deals to be had as manufacturers ‘align’ their prices. To the layman, that means they’re coming down and it’s a buyer’s market in EVs right now.
Elsewhere in these pages, Derek Kavanagh of Bank of Ireland Finance explains how an appetite for education around EV ownership will have a positive effect on the adoption of this new technology.
Add in the twin influences of new brands disrupting the market and increased semi-conductor supply means EV manufacture is back on flow and prices have dropped significantly. For the well informed consumer ready to take the leap, their buying power has never been stronger.
In this 242 edition of Drive – New Car Buyer’s Guide we highlight the best of the new and updated models on offer.
As ever, we’ve done our best to ensure that prices are correct at time of press but check with your local dealer for any updated pricing or special offers.
Declan Quigley
DRIVE Magazine Editor
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