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Belfast Live
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Shauna Corr

Cost of electric cars 'discouraging factor' for 70% in Northern Ireland

The price of electric cars puts most people off buying one in Northern Ireland, according to an official report.

The Department for Infrastructure’s ‘Attitudes Towards E-Vehicles 2021/22’ research revealed 70% see the cost as a discouraging factor.

But they also found low running costs, being ‘environmentally friendly’ and grants - which are no longer available - were the top three reasons people would consider making the switch.

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