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Ford e-Transit | The Fully electric van!
The Ford Transit has been an icon of business life on the road in Ireland for decades! And now there's a fully electric version with some seriously impressive spec.
We used it for the week, testing out the range, space, performance, power, cargo capacity and tech inside!
We also talk price, and look at the other factors such as fuel and maintenance costs that could save businesses a lot of money.
Did you know? Here at The AA we've got a trusted panel of insurers from Ireland. Right now, we could help save you up to €180^ on your Car Insurance. Why not get a quote with the motoring experts today, visit www.theaa.ie/car-insurance/ for more information. T&C's Apply.
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The new Prius is stunning, but is it more than a pretty face?
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The Toyota Prius is now here in its 5th generation, but there has never been as much buzz around a new Toyota Prius before. Paddy Comyn drives it for AA Ireland. Did you know? Here at The AA we've got a trusted panel of insurers from Ireland. Right now, we could help save you up to €180^ on your Car Insurance. Why not get a quote with the motoring experts today, visit www.theaa.ie/car-insurance...
Audi Q8 etron YouTube | Full Road Test & Review | Luxury SUV
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Audi have built a fantastic reputation making really high-quality SUVs. But the electric age poses fresh challenges. Can Audi make a 2.6 tonne, 4.9m long SUV work as an all-electric vehicle? We find out in this full Road Test and Review. We talk costs, batteries, range, power, space, boot, tech, comfort, speed, efficient, interior, looks & more! Did you know? Here at The AA we've got a trusted ...
Citroen e-C4 X | Full Review & Road Test | All the comfort you need!
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We've always been fans of a comfortable Citroen! Now that the French brand is embracing the electric future, we wanted to see if the e-C4 X will carry through on its promise. We tested it out over week, trying it in different conditions from school runs to weekend trips. Our Full review & road test looks at range, batteries, power, comfort, styling, space, practicality, price, value for money, ...
Citroën e-Berlingo | Electric Van for the win! | 275km range
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Electric van for the win? We try out the Citroen e-Berlingo, a fully-electric commercial van with up to 275km range. We look at batteries, range, comfort, power, cargo capacity, weight capacity, charging, tech, practicality, price & much more! Did you know? Here at The AA we've got a trusted panel of insurers from Ireland. Right now, we could help save you up to €180^ on your Car Insurance. Why...
European Breakdown Cover | AA Ireland | What is it? Why do I need it?
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The vast majority of people taking the ferry from Ireland to the continent don't have adequate breakdown cover! AA Ireland's European Breakdown Cover is a comprehensive package that covers you for those mishaps that happen from time to time. It includes cover for: Breakdown cover Roadside Rescue Emergency Accommodation Vehicle repatriation Taxis, buses, trains and planes Alternative transport E...
Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV | Full Review & Road Test!
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Citroen C5 Aircross PHEV full review and road test. We put the Plug-in Hybrid model to the test over the course of a week. We commuted to work, did the school run, and took a good weekend spin. We talk range, batteries, charging, comfort, suspension, tech, space, practicality, price & much more! Did you know? Here at The AA we've got a trusted panel of insurers from Ireland. Right now, we could...
BYD Dolphin | First Drive | Prices revealed!
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We got to drive the BYD Dolphin in Madrid at the European launch! With prices starting off under €30,000, this could well be one of the best value EVs on the market. We go through price, space, range, charging, boot, tech, cruise control, power, battery, comfort & more! Did you know? Here at The AA we've got a trusted panel of insurers from Ireland. Right now, we could help save you up to €180^...
BMW i7 | Full Review & Road Test | Ultimate Luxury Driving!
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It's not often you get to drive around a car worth as much as a starter home! We had the uber-luxurious BMW i7 on test for a week, and we put it through its paces for this full review and road test! It covered everything from our commute to the school run. And we've broken the video down into chapters below for you! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Looks 3:17 Boot space 5:43 Acceleration 6:48 P...
The Lexus RX450h+ might be the best PHEV on sale in Ireland
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The Lexus RX450h was always a refined SUV, since it first came out in 1998 and now it is here with a new PHEV version - Paddy Comyn has driven it. #lexus #rx450h #phev #suv #ireland Did you know? Here at The AA we've got a trusted panel of insurers from Ireland. Right now, we could help save you up to €180^ on your Car Insurance. Why not get a quote with the motoring experts today, visit www.th...
Volkswagen e-Up | Full Road Test & Review! | The best electric city car available?
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A whole load of fun in a little package! The 2023 Volkswagen e-Up is one of the smallest and cheapest electric cars on Irish roads. But it put a smile on our faces like few other cars have over the last couple of years! Blake Boland put it through its paces in a full road test & review: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Looks 2:14 Boot space 3:05 Acceleration & Power 4:47 Range & Charging 7:18 W...
SEAI Grants for EVs | 2023 changes | EV supply getting better!
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The SEAI grant is going down on the 1st July 2023. But EV supply is getting much better! On the 1st July, the maximum SEAI grant is dropping from €5,000 to €3,500. However, there's a few details that you're going to want to know about. If you get your order in quickly then the dealership can match your order to a car...then you have up to four months extra to take delivery and still get the gra...
The Dublin Commute Test | Car -vs- Motorbike -vs- e-Bike -vs- Runner -vs- Walker -vs- Bus
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What is the fastest and most efficient way to get across Dublin City Centre? After sitting in traffic one day, watching people walk past us, we wondered would you be faster walking across the city than driving? So we got 6 willing victims to battle Dublin's streets in rush hour traffic. We had Blake Boland in the electric city car; the Volkswagen e-Up. Paddy Comyn was on foot, walking his way. ...
Kia EV9 | Detailed First Look!
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Kia EV9 | Detailed First Look!
Calculating Costs | AA Guide to Buying an EV | Part 6
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Calculating Costs | AA Guide to Buying an EV | Part 6
Used EVs | AA Guide to Buying an EV | Part 5
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Used EVs | AA Guide to Buying an EV | Part 5
Safety & Maintenance | AA Guide to buying an EV | Part 4
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Safety & Maintenance | AA Guide to buying an EV | Part 4
Range | AA Guide to Buying an EV | Part 3
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Range | AA Guide to Buying an EV | Part 3
Charging your EV | AA Guide to Buying an EV in Ireland | Part 2
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Charging your EV | AA Guide to Buying an EV in Ireland | Part 2
Mercedes-Benz GLC 220D - the best in class?
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Mercedes-Benz GLC 220D - the best in class?
Is the Škoda Enyaq RS the ultimate Enyaq?
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Is the Škoda Enyaq RS the ultimate Enyaq?
E10 Fuel in Ireland - should you be worried?
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E10 Fuel in Ireland - should you be worried?
BYD Atto 3 | Full review & Road Test!
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BYD Atto 3 | Full review & Road Test!
IONIQ6 | Full Review & Road Test!
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IONIQ6 | Full Review & Road Test!
Volkswagen ID.7 | VW's Flagship EV
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Volkswagen ID.7 | VW's Flagship EV
What is an Electric Vehicle? | The AA Guide to buying an EV in Ireland | Part 1.
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What is an Electric Vehicle? | The AA Guide to buying an EV in Ireland | Part 1.
Nissan Qashqai e-Power - is this the revolution Nissan says it is?
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Nissan Qashqai e-Power - is this the revolution Nissan says it is?
Alfa Romeo Tonale | Full Review & Road Test
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Alfa Romeo Tonale | Full Review & Road Test
A Short Guide to Solar Panels in Ireland | Midsummer Ireland
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A Short Guide to Solar Panels in Ireland | Midsummer Ireland
Season 3 Episode 9 | Solar Panel with Midsummer
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Season 3 Episode 9 | Solar Panel with Midsummer

Komentáře

  • @davidfarrell8451
    @davidfarrell8451 Před dnem

    Passed one today. What a beautiful and distinctive looking car.

  • @thetruesquad5059
    @thetruesquad5059 Před 6 dny

    happened to me but as in the diesel pump literally cut off as soon as i started putting it in the car

  • @wayneheyes4934
    @wayneheyes4934 Před 10 dny

    But no rear cup holders!

  • @ruialbertobasto
    @ruialbertobasto Před 10 dny

    NoW there's a Full hybrid version

  • @fergalconnolly4938
    @fergalconnolly4938 Před 16 dny

    3 cylinder ecoblow bad engine, nice car shit engine.

  • @TomLawlor-iq6gm
    @TomLawlor-iq6gm Před 20 dny

    Jesus in the garden Patrick, At that price (46,625 Euro's), an XSE Premium (that is what you are testing isn't it), would translate to $70,403.75 CAD ! We can buy that trim here in Newfoundland for (starting cost), $46,045 CAD. Why the huge price difference. At 70+ they'd never sell a single unit here me thinks. We ordered a (red), 2022 Prime SE trim, in 2022. In March of this year, after 21 months, a Pearl coloured model landed and the dealer said "take it or leave it". We took it, even though the Pearl paint cost $600 more. And, it's not really white at all, looking closely, it really is pearl. We ordered the SE trim because it came with 17" tires and wheels. As nice as the 19's rims are, the 17's offer advantages. Better milage and handling, a more comfortable ride and much lower replacement cost. Our Prime will do 0~60 in 6.48 seconds and, we see 61.2mpg (3.84 L per 100Km). None of our roads are flat, it's all "up and down like a dog's stomach". So, those are impressive numbers. And, oddly, though the car came with plastic wheel covers (hub caps), meant to aid in reducing drag, underneath them is found a nice set of black alloy rims. I've never seen a car with hub caps that didn't have plain stamped steel rims behind the covers. You must be charging on 220v to be seeing a 4 hour charge. We are using 115v and it takes 11 hours. Not a big deal, we charge overnight so it's not an issue. All the same, we are investigating buying a level 2 charger as that would be not only faster, it would be more economical. We love this thing but, I have two worries; no spare ! While the regular Prius can be fitted with one (Toyota makes a kit available), the Prime can not use the kit (nowhere to stow it). If you get a sidewall tear away from home you'll need a tow-truck. The other worry is the low, low front end. Here, moose are a constant threat on our roads. We have, by far the most dense level of that animal than anywhere else in the world. Last I heard the stats there are, on average, two collisions per day here. If one is driving one of the huge pick-ups that are too common here you'll likely total it, but you'll walk away. Hitting a moose in a Prime will turn the car into an instant convertible and you'll be dead. And, it's not only a danger on our highways, we have moose in our garden every second day and we're 15 minutes from city centre. My wife and me and two close friends spent two weeks in Ireland about five years ago. We all (like most of us here), have roots in Ireland so getting there was on "the bucket list". So very glad we could visit. All hands fell in love with the place, not a single bad angle to be found. I want to go back again. Wouldn't I just be in my glee driving our Prime on those country roads.......... Cheers

  • @clausbecker9350
    @clausbecker9350 Před 23 dny

    Would have liked some commentary on the car

  • @12vLife
    @12vLife Před 29 dny

    That something like this has to be stopped from entering the US market is an example of everything that is broken with our economy and manufacturing. The real fear is that China or India can make and sell a van like this for $10k USD and profit nicely from the transaction... The US can't manufacture and sell this for under $60k USD without losing money even with government subsidies. Even then they would never do it as it might hurt sales of their giant gas guzzling pickup trucks because big oil all the related gas station products making us fat like soda, chips and chocolate would be impacted.

  • @GeorgeThoughts
    @GeorgeThoughts Před měsícem

    My man failed to comment on the "AA Yellow" colour scheme! Stick the logo on the doors and you have a brand car

  • @bertgroeneveld1
    @bertgroeneveld1 Před měsícem

    Great review. I found that most people compare the MG ZS EV to car's way more expensive, but like you mentioned: You can't be nitpicking at this price. We ordered a car (EV Luxury Long Range) Testdriving it before we ordered we were surprised. It handled well. Physical buttons are great and the space is more then enough for the two of us. The panoramic sunroof is great and the sound system good enough with 6 speakers. From the money we safe getting this car we can easily take a three week vacation (all inclusive) for the next two years. So a no brainer for us.

  • @tehehe5929
    @tehehe5929 Před měsícem

    No middle seat iso fix is a disgrace. The review lacks objective measurements of noise at 50km/h and 90km/h and 120km/h.

  • @contraplano3157
    @contraplano3157 Před měsícem

    In Portugal that top version does not exist, like the previous version. We have to import them, in second hand.

  • @albertsnijders7566
    @albertsnijders7566 Před měsícem

    Thank you for your review! I have one just like this. Have removed the grid and the sidebars but left the bulk barrier. Allows you to slide back the chairs a bit more and incline them more for a better, more comfortable seating. Love to drive it, it is fun indeed!!!

  • @niallchurch2679
    @niallchurch2679 Před měsícem

    Back to 3 cylinder, does it give a raspy sound starting off at low speeds?

  • @oceanfroggie
    @oceanfroggie Před měsícem

    Well done Blake.

  • @caractacus22
    @caractacus22 Před měsícem

    I get 29mpg on mine which suits me fine.you need a wall box at £1100. It will pay for itself in 33 months. Then you’re clear free

  • @jamesecroucher
    @jamesecroucher Před měsícem

    I've just sold my 18-month-old C5X 1.6 hybrid after owning it for 12 months. The depreciation has been crippling and it's value has plummeted by £12,000 over that period - I could have leased a brand new Range Rover for that. The drive comfort is wonderful and in hybrid mode it would easily achieve 90mpg. That said, the car has been really glitchy including pop-up faults with the climate control, heated driver's seat, reversing camera, auto wipers, auto lights, auto locking and electric tailgate. The weird slider thing to put it into gear (by sliding it backwards) always needs a double-check and its really easy to accidentally put it in reverse rather than drive, because its so counter-intuitive. The voice assistant is absolutely useless. Its such a shame because I was so excited to get the car and wanted to love it - but didn't.

  • @krismccoy8581
    @krismccoy8581 Před měsícem

    Nice smooth info.

  • @zaneenaz4962
    @zaneenaz4962 Před měsícem

    more room .... czcams.com/video/fagf28lcMgE/video.html ....better price.....czcams.com/video/4pvYnxmlnGw/video.html

  • @georgemitchellii4598
    @georgemitchellii4598 Před 2 měsíci

    Really awesome review. I bought the same color in the Sportback edition! My family loves it and I'll never go back to combustion again. It's slow and laggy

  • @GarrettReynolds-nt4df
    @GarrettReynolds-nt4df Před 2 měsíci

    😂 Try and sell it 😂

  • @Ian-wp2hc
    @Ian-wp2hc Před 2 měsíci

    Worst reviewer I have ever watched, "the steering wheel is nice" wow!!!

  • @nicolesurphlis1558
    @nicolesurphlis1558 Před 2 měsíci

    They not easy put Tham in

  • @LasanthaNawarathna
    @LasanthaNawarathna Před 2 měsíci

    Use always "AUTO HV/EV" mode. It does a good job. Most of the time 3.8 LKM for me.

  • @user-es2ft5xu3r
    @user-es2ft5xu3r Před 2 měsíci

    MILK FLOATS IN DISGUISE

  • @Salty3439
    @Salty3439 Před 2 měsíci

    Hmmmmm

  • @geeteeramone4927
    @geeteeramone4927 Před 3 měsíci

    What you have to understand in terms of price. The known German dull basic models start at these prices, then to get to this kit level, adding a sporty variant you'll add over 10K easily. Too add I've owned both 3008 and latest 2008 in 1.2, petrol, found it to be more than enough for town, rural and motorway driving. Never thought I'd but another Peugeot after my 205 gti, yhe created so much junk following, the latest model line up shows they've massively improved, check how many you see on our roads 😉

  • @rocklobstah1876
    @rocklobstah1876 Před 3 měsíci

    Test drive this & this may not be a problem in Ireland( and typically it's obviously raining in this video) but there is some annoying glare on the windscreen when sunny from the massive square speaker front dash.

  • @peter-hy3rp
    @peter-hy3rp Před 3 měsíci

    No help at all in fitting forward facing seats. No wonder 3 out of 4 are incorrectly fitted

  • @prasads98
    @prasads98 Před 3 měsíci

    What is the real time range of new VW e up

  • @anthonycarney971
    @anthonycarney971 Před 3 měsíci

    E10… is not better for the environment… just a sneaky way to take old reliable vehicles off the road..

  • @lookoutleo
    @lookoutleo Před 3 měsíci

    Does the Peugeot have the same depreciation to the maxis ? Thankyou for sharing

  • @antonyoflaherty3532
    @antonyoflaherty3532 Před 3 měsíci

    This is a lovely car but not as good as its rival Honda Jazz. The space in the back of the yaris is much smaller, and they don't have magic seats like the Jazz. The storage between the 2 front seats is also not as good. There is only one port for charging devices where as the Jazz has a few in the front, and also in the storage compartment and in the back of it for back seat passengers. Its a shame but otherwise the Yaris is a good car.

  • @waynethefridgemanosborne8984

    LDV test drive booked for next week over 3 days for real work range test . Keep you posted on Australia range once loaded

  • @kd6gs
    @kd6gs Před 3 měsíci

    Incredible car for the money. It's faster than bmw 5 series lmao

  • @lindafeng4339
    @lindafeng4339 Před 3 měsíci

    thank you

  • @matthewdavidpope
    @matthewdavidpope Před 3 měsíci

    Tesla ?? no competition

  • @brendanoreilly4846
    @brendanoreilly4846 Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent review ...

  • @seanlawlor7918
    @seanlawlor7918 Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent food and great staff Brian particularly helped the evening along.The ambiance was superb

  • @podge5555
    @podge5555 Před 4 měsíci

    Colour is gorgeous too ❤

  • @EnmandsBand1
    @EnmandsBand1 Před 4 měsíci

    good test, it's a bit funny to see you pull out the big adaptor and a long extension cord when you could have plugged into the power outlet on the front of the backseat 😀

  • @Wireless008
    @Wireless008 Před 4 měsíci

    What about a towbar? It is not approved in Ireland

    • @godfreylarsen6370
      @godfreylarsen6370 Před 2 měsíci

      There is a BYD approved towbar here in NZ. 750 Kg rating 50 Kg tongue load.

  • @jendrizzyy
    @jendrizzyy Před 4 měsíci

    😂😂

  • @Litehamer
    @Litehamer Před 4 měsíci

    Such a shame that MG lowered the spec by removing the roof , but increased the price. I sadly chose the long range trophy as a company car just before the far superior new Hyundai Kona came out at a similar price

  • @deniseturrell110
    @deniseturrell110 Před 4 měsíci

    ❤ 1:15

  • @dnehe341
    @dnehe341 Před 4 měsíci

    Greedy rats

  • @karamjitsingh1295
    @karamjitsingh1295 Před 4 měsíci

    Is this car giving 282 mpg mileage???

  • @michaelnorton7882
    @michaelnorton7882 Před 4 měsíci

    A very good car!

  • @thatrandomkidnamedjack
    @thatrandomkidnamedjack Před 4 měsíci

    What makes this better is the voice over is ardal o'hanlon (aka father dougal maguire from father ted)

  • @emmanuelbardamu6204
    @emmanuelbardamu6204 Před 4 měsíci

    In france, price drop by 40% in 1 year. But dealers are not able to sell: There is no market for this VE because It is a NO GO for long distance. Tesla make geat VE fo the same price