Mary lives in Kilkenny and has a family of four. She works in a residential unit and is a long-time motorist. She recently made the switch to an electric vehicle following advice from family and friends as well as the environmental benefits of driving electric. She travels approx. 60 KM on a daily basis.
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What is your current vehicle and what are your thoughts on it?
VW ID3 – it is a great car, I had some hiccups in the beginning but those are all sorted now.
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What benefits have you noticed since making the switch to an EV?
The cost savings – I was spending €60 – €70 on diesel every week. I received €600 credit from VW to charge my car when I bought it and I still have €200 left to use so it has cost me very little so far.
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What, if any are the challenges of EV use?
Infrastructure really needs to improve, there is only one fast charger in Kilkenny City which really isn’t good enough. Also some chargers will only allow one car to charge at a time.
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What advice would you give someone considering the switch to Electric?
Go for it.
