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Used EVs · Ireland 2026

Top 7 Used Electric Cars
to Buy in Ireland 2026

Fuel prices aren't coming down. These are the best used EVs available on the Irish market right now — ranked by real-world value, reliability, and charging practicality for Irish drivers.

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This is the full breakdown. Scroll through all 7 — DoneDeal links and Irish prices on every car.

1
Kia EV6 RWD
⭐ Best Used EV in Ireland
2021–present · 77.4kWh battery
The most complete used EV you can buy in Ireland. 800V ultra-fast charging means 10–80% in around 18 minutes at a fast charger. Real-world range of 400–440km. The 7-year Kia warranty is still active on most Irish examples — verify with Kia Ireland using the VIN before you buy.
⚡ 800V charging 🔋 400–440km range 🛡️ 7-year warranty V2L power export
Irish used price: €28,000–€40,000 · 2021–2023 examples
Kia EV6 on DoneDeal Kia EV6 on Carzone EV6 vs Model 3 →
2
Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD
Outstanding Family EV
2021–present · 72.6kWh battery
Same 800V E-GMP platform as the EV6. The flat floor gives outstanding rear legroom — better than most SUVs twice the price. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) lets you power devices directly from the car. Check battery SoH with a Hyundai dealer before buying.
⚡ 800V charging 🔋 380–450km range 🛋️ Flat floor V2L power export
Irish used price: €30,000–€42,000 · 2021–2023 examples
Ioniq 5 on DoneDeal Ioniq 5 on Carzone Ioniq 5 vs Model 3 →
3
Tesla Model 3 Long Range
Best for Irish Touring
2019–present · Long Range AWD
Ireland's most widely available used EV. The Supercharger network at most major Irish motorway stops makes long-distance travel stress-free. Best-in-class software and Autopilot. Firm ride on Irish roads — worth a test drive before committing. Check battery health on the car's own display.
🔋 480–520km range (LR) ⚡ Supercharger network 🤖 Autopilot OTA updates
Irish used price: €26,000–€40,000 · LR AWD 2020–2022
Model 3 on DoneDeal Model 3 on Carzone Model 3 vs EV6 →
4
VW ID.4
Popular Family SUV EV
2021–present · 77kWh battery
The most popular family SUV EV on Irish roads after the Ioniq 5. Familiar VW feel, comfortable ride, good boot space. Early 2021 examples had software bugs — always verify latest software has been applied at a VW dealer. Post-2022 examples are significantly more reliable. Max charge speed 135kW.
🔋 340–400km range ⚡ 135kW max charge 🚙 Family SUV AWD GTX available
⚠️ Early 2021 software issues — verify update history before buying
Irish used price: €26,000–€38,000 · 2021–2023 examples
ID.4 on DoneDeal ID.4 on Carzone ID.4 vs Ioniq 5 →
5
Skoda Enyaq 60
Most Underrated EV in Ireland
2021–present · 62kWh battery
The most overlooked EV on the Irish market. Same VW Group MEB platform as the ID.4 but with a bigger boot, more comfortable suspension tune, and typically €2,000–€4,000 cheaper for the same year and mileage. Same 135kW charging cap as the ID.4. Same software caveat on early examples applies — check with Skoda dealer.
🔋 320–370km range ⚡ 125kW max charge 🧳 585L boot VW Group platform
Irish used price: €24,000–€34,000 · 2021–2023 examples
Enyaq on DoneDeal Enyaq on Carzone Skoda Brand Guide →
6
VW ID.3
Best Affordable City EV
2020–present · 58kWh & 77kWh
The most affordable modern EV on the Irish used market. Hatchback proportions make it easy to park and live with daily. 100kW max charge speed is slower than the competition but fine for overnight home charging. Early software issues on 2020–2021 examples — buy 2022+ for a cleaner experience.
🔋 280–360km range ⚡ 100kW max charge 🏙️ City-friendly size Hatchback
⚠️ Buy 2022+ — early software bugs largely resolved post-update
Irish used price: €20,000–€30,000 · 2021–2023 examples
ID.3 on DoneDeal ID.3 on Carzone ID.3 vs Model 3 →
7
Toyota bZ4X
Toyota Reliability in an EV
2022–present · 71.4kWh battery
Toyota's first purpose-built EV. Toyota reliability reputation finally applied to electric. A 2022 wheel bolt recall affected early examples — all should be resolved now but verify with Toyota Ireland using the VIN. Max charge speed 150kW. Real-world range slightly below Ioniq 5 and EV6 but reliability record is strong.
🔋 350–400km range ⚡ 150kW max charge 🛡️ Toyota reliability AWD available
⚠️ Verify 2022 wheel bolt recall resolved with Toyota Ireland before buying
Irish used price: €30,000–€42,000 · 2022–2023 examples
bZ4X on DoneDeal bZ4X on Carzone Toyota Brand Guide →
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