Buyers
Two used EVs with the same mileage can hide very different batteries underneath. Before you commit to one, get it checked.
Get an independent battery health check
A battery health test, vehicle history check, and fair-price benchmark, bundled into one report — commissioned by you, not the seller. From €100.
Get an EV Buyer Check →Not at that stage yet? Here's everything else worth sorting out first.
Roughly in order — skip ahead to whichever you actually need. Tick items off as you go; it's saved in this browser.
Decide what to buy
Not sure an EV is right for you yet, or which one? Two short quizzes, free.
Decide where to buy: Ireland, or import from the UK
Importing can look cheaper on the sticker price — VRT, VAT/customs, and the checks an import needs that an Irish-market car doesn't can close that gap fast.
Sort out financing
Banks, credit unions, independent lenders, and manufacturer finance — what's actually available in Ireland.
Plan your charging
Home charger brands, installers, and the SEAI grant, if you'll be charging at home.
Found a specific car? Check it before you commit
An independent battery health test, vehicle history check, and fair-price benchmark.
Already know your way around this? Used Car Buying Guide covers the general checks (history, mileage, documents) that apply to any used car, not just EVs.
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