This week on GBFM Tech, Louis turns the mic on himself.
Louis' 2006 BMW X3 is hitting it's 20-year birthday this year, so Louis is finally looking at an upgrade, helped along by Ireland's new ICE2EV scrappage scheme launching today, 1st July. In this episode, he breaks down exactly what the scheme is worth (up to €8,500 combined off a new EV), the conditions that catch people out, and why the price cap deadline matters more than you'd think.
From there, Louis puts three real contenders head-to-head: the Volkswagen ID.4, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the Kia EV5 — comparing price, range, charging speed, boot space, and warranty cover, plus what each would actually cost to run day to day compared to diesel.
By the end, Louis reveals which one he's actually putting his own money on — and why.
If you've got an old petrol or diesel sitting on the drive, this episode might just save you thousands.
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