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Smart cars will return to the Irish market early next year.

According to analysis carried out by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) in the UK, which has largely similar new car options to Ireland, the average official full range of a new electric car coming to the market for the first time in 2023 is close to 480 kilometres. That is up from 338 kilometres in 2020.

The Bus Éireann electric town service project which was launched in Athlone at the start of the year has achieved two awards at the PwC Business Post Sustainable Business Awards.

There were a total of 1,870 new electric vehicles registered in April, a 46.1 per cent increase on this time last year, according to the latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

Electric vehicles continue to increase in popularity, with about 84,000 currently on Irish roads.

Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI), an office within the Department of Transport, has confirmed the maximum private vehicle car grant will be set at €3,500 for applications from July 1 2023, down from the current maximum of €5,000.

Fiat Professional Ireland has announced a new five-year warranty and zero per cent business hire purchase offer for its wide range of commercial vehicles.

The ESB has updated its ‘ecar connect’ app to give owners of electric vehicles the ultimate driving experience.

The new FIAT compact sedan debuted last week at the Istanbul Motor Show and the Italian carmaker really needs something new to add to its successful 500 range.

Last year, Renault remarkably maintained its lead in the European light commercial vehicle market for a remarkable 17th successive year, with a 14.2 per cent market share.