Drive the future with an exciting new range of electric vehicles

September 27, 2023

Are you ready to experience driving electric? Or maybe it’s time for an upgrade? At the PTSB Ideal Home Show this October, you’ll find an electric vehicle (EV) to spark your imagination and reduce your carbon footprint. Here is a selection of the EV specialists we will have at the show.

The ID Buzz from Volkswagen Commercial is ready to redefine the future of mobility

An electric vehicle for families, friends and the challenges of everyday life – even in the narrow streets of the big city. Discover the visionary design of the ID. Buzz that combines compact dimensions with spaciousness and innovative technology. Experience a redefined sense of space with an interior made partly from recycled materials.

Winner of the prestigious Irish Continental Car and Van of the Year 2023 award, the first time a vehicle has taken the top award in both Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle categories, the ID. Buzz, features a 77kWh lithium-ion battery powering a 150kW rear-mounted electric motor with 310Nm of torque, and is capable of a 400km electric range. Whether as an electric MPV for leisure, or as a commercial vehicle for business, the zero-emission all-rounder is available for order now. Both Passenger and Commercial Vehicle ID. Buzz variants will be on display at the PTSB Ideal Home Show, and Volkswagen Commercial looks forward to meeting you at the stand.

Visit Volkswagen Commercial at stand no. O90 all weekend at the PTSB Ideal Home Show.

Volkswagen Ireland is Ireland’s bestselling all-electric car range

Volkswagen is thrilled to showcase its all-electric ID.4 SUV at the PTSB Ideal Home Show this October. The ID.4 is a testament to the company’s unwavering dedication to electric innovation, and is Ireland’s bestselling all-electric car of all time. This remarkable SUV seamlessly combines stylish design with cutting-edge technology. Inside, its spacious interior provides comfort and sophistication, accompanied by advanced safety features.
Volkswagen will also present the new all-electric ID.3, the facelifted successor to its first all-electric offering. This versatile hatchback comes in two battery sizes with ranges of up to 557km. Special attention was paid to improving the interior quality, resulting in a more refined and comfortable driving environment. With its refreshed design and updated features, the new ID.3 elevates the electric driving experience.

Beyond this, Volkswagen’s all-electric line-up includes the sleek ID.5 coupé SUV, the nimble e-up! city car, and the eagerly anticipated all-new ID.7 saloon which will hit Irish soil in the first half of 2024. Volkswagen is committed to providing you with the best in electric driving and invite you to discover the future of mobility.

Visit Volkswagen Ireland at stand no. N90 all weekend at the PTSB Ideal Home Show.

CUPRA, the unconventional challenger combining emotion, electrification and performance

Propelled by innovation, CUPRA brings electrification to Ireland in the form of both full electric and plug-in hybrid engines. CUPRA is delighted to showcase two of its most popular models at the PTSB Ideal Home Show this October. Check out the CUPRA Born, CUPRA’s first 100% electric model with a 540km electric range (77kWh battery version), convention-challenging styling and a chassis designed for sporty performance.

Embracing electrification means driving another way. A hybrid engine lets you do exactly that, without compromising on performance. With that in mind, CUPRA will also showcase the Formentor e-HYBRID. Uniquely styled, powerful and sustainable, the Formentor plug-in hybrid offers the best of both worlds, allowing for emission-free urban driving with a range of up to 60km.

CUPRA has the ambition to become a fully electric brand by 2030. Thanks to the passion and creativity of the CUPRA Tribe, it has been able to turn its ambitions into real cars and prove that electric vehicles in the future can be sporty, sexy, and emotional.

Visit CUPRA Ireland at stand no. K80 all weekend at the PTSB Ideal Home Show

Polestar 2 – the way electric cars should be

Polestar is delighted to be exhibiting the all-electric Polestar 2 at the PTSB Ideal Home Show. In more ways than one, the Polestar 2 delivers performance at a whole new level, making the shift to a sustainable future more engaging. Bold yet understated, futuristic without being flashy. Every millimetre of the Polestar 2 has been designed for pure, progressive performance. From the frameless mirrors to the avant-garde lights, the exterior exhibits a controlled aesthetic that’s quietly, but confidently distinctive. With a WLTP range of up to 551km and a battery size of to 78kW, the Polestar 2 propels the driving experience into the post-petrol era. The Polestar 2 makes life on the road easier and safer with intuitive software, smart collision avoidance systems and seamless connectivity.

The 100% electric new Polestar 3 SUV is now available to view and order at Polestar Dublin, while the Polestar 4 will be available to order in early 2024. Polestar is determined to improve the society we live in by using design and tech to accelerate the change to sustainable, electric mobility.

Visit Polestar at stand no. P90 all weekend at the PTSB Ideal Home Show

Discover the award-winning Volvo range of pure electric and plug-in hybrid cars

Blending exceptional craftsmanship with everyday versatility, Volvo cars put you in command at the wheel, while the latest safety technology helps protect what’s important to you. With Google built in, each of its cars deliver innovative, intuitive technology that connects you and your car with the world. Be sure to visit Volvo at the PTSB Ideal Home Show this October, and speak to the team, who would be happy to answer all your question on Volvo’s model range and electric driving.

Visit Volvo Car at stand no. P80 all weekend at the PTSB Ideal Home Show.

Fokearn EV Charging Solutions is a nationwide electric vehicle charge point installer for commercial and domestic customers

Partnered with some of the largest EV charge point manufacturers, Fokearn EV Charging Solutions provide quality and reliability at an affordable price point. Thanks to its highly trained installation teams and dedicated back-office support team, Fokearn can effortlessly take you from quote to installation through to grant processing in an efficient and stress-free process.

Make sure to drop by the stand to meet some of the team and see previous installs and unique post installations or for your free quote; Fokearn wants to help keep you powered up and moving on your exciting new EV journey.

Visit Fokearn EV Charging at stand no. L82 all weekend at the PTSB Ideal Home Show.

There will be even more EV motoring brands at the Show, including Hyundai (stand no. R90) with its IONIQ6, voted world car of the year 2023, and the ALL-NEW KONA electric; Peugeot (stand no. K70) and MG Motors (stand no. M90).

And don’t miss motoring journalist Bob Flavin hosting live panel discussions with industry experts throughout the weekend at the Mitsubishi Electric Advice Theatre.

The PTSB Ideal Home Show takes place from 26th to 28th April, RDS Dublin.

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