Interest sparked as electric cars could cut costs by 80%

The use of electric cars has sparked a major change in the mindset of 21 motorists who have tested the “rechargeable” vehicles over recent months with estimates that annual motoring costs could be cut by up to 80%.

ESB’s Great Electric Drive saw 21 “ambassadors” spread around the country test driving electric cars for periods ranging from three months to a year.

The company estimated that the testers achieved combined fuel savings of €13,500 from driving approximately 105,000 kilometres, also reducing more than 10 tonnes in CO2 emissions. On average, each tester drove around 300km per week.