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Electric Grants Favoring Luxury Cars | Cork News
Electric vehicle grants are overwhelmingly funding luxury models—nearly 75% go to cars over €40,000, with over 60,000 such grants issued since 2021. Despite lowering the cap from €60,000 to €50,000 in July to favor cheaper EVs, the trend persists. Sinn Féin criticizes the scheme as benefiting the wealthy, leaving regular families behind. The Department of Transport counters that EVs have always been pricier, but prices are falling—with affordable options like the Dacia Spring now available for under €17,000 after grant. The debate rages on: how to make the green transition truly inclusive…
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