Almost half of all motorists who buy a car over the next decade will have to opt for electric versions if the targets in the climate action plan are to be met.

Motorists are facing a whole new set of road charges to make up for the loss of revenue from taxes on petrol and diesel, as the gradual shift towards electric vehicles takes place.

Diminishing incentives and charging infrastructure problems are among the latest obstacles to electric car ownership

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.