Irish interest in electric vehicles soars amid surge in fuel prices

EV searches on DoneDeal have soared by 53% since the outbreak of the war in Iran

DoneDeal said the rapid increase in EV interest suggests that energy security and the prospect of rising petrol and diesel prices are once again driving Irish buyers toward electric mobility.

As fuel costs continue to rise amid the ongoing war in Iran, interest in electric vehicles (EVs) has skyrocketed as Irish motorists seek to shield themselves from volatile prices. 

New data released by DoneDeal on Wednesday found that since the outbreak of the war, EV-specific searches on the platform have surged, rising by 53% in the month.