Structured EV data by CarsMultiverse · Updated 17 July 2026 · Prices verified July 2026
10 electric cars compared for Ireland: local list prices, range, efficiency and what each really costs to charge at Irish electricity rates. The cheapest EV on sale is the Renault 5 E-Tech (40 kWh) at €25,995; the cheapest to run is the Tesla Model 3 (Standard RWD) at €4.35 per 100 km of home charging. Driving electric here costs on average 2.1× less per kilometre than a comparable petrol car.
Assumptions used on this page: household electricity at €0.39/kWh (GlobalPetrolPrices, latest published national average), 15,000 km per year, home charging. Range figures are WLTP. Prices are base list prices before options and before incentives.
Every major EV on sale in Ireland: the data
| Model | Battery (kWh) | Range (WLTP, km) | kWh/100km | List price | After max incentive | Charging / 100km | Charging / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault 5 E-Tech (40 kWh) | 40 | 310 | 12.9 | €25,995 | €22,495 | €5.01 | €752 |
| MG4 (Standard Range) | 51 | 350 | 14.6 | €30,995 | €27,495 | €5.67 | €851 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | 52 | 347 | 15.0 | €36,630 | €33,130 | €5.83 | €875 |
| Kia EV3 Air (SR) | 58.3 | 436 | 13.4 | €36,790 | €33,290 | €5.21 | €781 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric 65 | 65.4 | 514 | 12.7 | €36,995 | €33,495 | €4.94 | €740 |
| Tesla Model 3 (Standard RWD) | 60 | 534 | 11.2 | €39,990 | €36,490 | €4.35 | €653 |
| BYD Atto 3 | 60.5 | 420 | 14.4 | €40,003 | €36,503 | €5.60 | €840 |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 (84 kWh) | 84 | 570 | 14.7 | €41,995 | €38,495 | €5.71 | €857 |
| Tesla Model Y (Standard RWD) | 62.5 | 534 | 11.7 | €42,990 | €39,490 | €4.55 | €682 |
| Skoda Enyaq 60 | 63 | 409 | 15.2 | €47,960 | €44,460 | €5.91 | €886 |
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Incentives in Ireland
SEAI grant €3,500 (car price €15,000–€60,000) – VRT relief up to €5,000 comes on top for eligible cars. Full details and eligibility in our EV incentives tracker and the 2026 global incentive ranking.
Charging in Ireland
At €0.39/kWh, a typical 60 kWh battery costs about €23.34 to fill at home. Public rapid charging typically costs 2–3× the home rate — drivers who rely mostly on public chargers should scale the table’s charging costs accordingly. Petrol here averages €1.73/litre, so a comparable petrol car costs about €11.22 per 100 km — see our 36-country EV savings ranking for how Ireland compares globally. To find chargers and dealers near you, use our Ireland hub or the live map.
Methodology & sources
Prices are current base list prices collected July 2026 from manufacturer configurators (Tesla, Skoda) and Irish motoring press (RTÉ 2026 EV guide, ODO.ie). Efficiency figures are official WLTP consumption where published, otherwise estimated from battery size and range (marked in the CSV). Electricity price: GlobalPetrolPrices household average, converted at 16-Jul-2026 exchange rates. Charging costs assume home charging with typical losses included in the consumption figure. Prices and specs change frequently — confirm with the manufacturer before purchase. Spotted an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it fast.
FAQ
What is the cheapest electric car in Ireland in 2026?
The Renault 5 E-Tech (40 kWh), from €25,995 before incentives.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Ireland?
At home, about €0.39 per kWh — roughly €5.28 per 100 km for a typical EV, or around €792 per year at 15,000 km.
Is an EV cheaper to run than petrol in Ireland?
Yes — on energy costs alone, about 2.1× cheaper per kilometre at current prices (€5.28 vs €11.22 per 100 km).
