Forecourts seek tax breaks to boost electric cars

Irish fuel retailers have said they need tax incentives to provide electric charging points if the Government is to achieve its plan to encourage motorists to switch from petrol and diesel.

As countries including the UK and France announce plans to ban fossil fuel-driven vehicles from 2040, calls are increasing in Ireland to make electric cars friendlier for drivers.

Transport Minister Shane Ross has outlined Irish plans to go electric by 2050, and aims to have a target of 800,000 electric vehicles on the roads by 2030.