Michael is a fisherman and lives in Cork. He has been driving an electric vehicle for a number of years. He travels 80KM to and from work.
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What vehicle are you currently driving and what do you think of it?
Nissan Leaf – love the one pedal driving, but the range is limited.
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What are the benefits of EV driving?
It is super cheap to run.
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And the challenges?
Winter weather can affect the range quite a lot.
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What are your thoughts on the current infrastructure provision for EV users? Is it sufficient?
We need to see the infrastructure expand as the number of electric vehicle drivers increases.
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What advice would you give to someone considering purchasing an EV?
Make allowances for the range you will lose in winter when you are buying.
