The Electric Car comes to Cork

THE BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

• A YEARS DRIVING ELECTRIC FOR ONE MONTHS PETROL.
  Petrol and diesel are now averaging more than €1.25 per litre. The cost of electricity to charge a REVA overnight at the economy rate is as low as 76c (ESB night tariff 9.6kW hrs). So you can get 5.6 recharges for the same price as a gallon of fuel. For an average commute of 32 km (20 miles) per day, this equates to approximately 6,4000 km (4,000 miles) taking in to account holidays. 6,400 kms in a REVA will cost just under 2 cents per km or €116 for the year, versus approximately 15c per km (average consumption is 32 mpg)
• THE LOWEST MOTOR TAX
  Electric vehicles pay the lowest road tax, currently €31 per annum. An average 1.4 ltr car pays road tax of €313, that's a saving of €260 + per year.
• THE LOWEST INSURANCE GROUP
  The REVA is group one insurance, the lowest. A year's fully comprehensive insurance is around €300 per year, depending of course on your age and driving history.

You can make a difference

Electric Vehicle (EV) technology is gaining ground and popularity rapidly. With the depletion of oil reserves and a world increasingly characterised by smog, noise and all kinds of pollutants, governments and communities are awakening to the several benefits of EV technology.

• DUMP THE PUMP AND SAVE
  Electricity is convenient and everywhere no new infrastructure is needed to plug into the future today. With strong commitments for cleaner energy you could be driving 100% emission free in the next few years, currently Airtricty guarantees 89% renewable.
  
  Electricity is cheaper than petrol or diesel, the running costs of EVs are about a sixth of the cost of conventional vehicles. With very little road tax €31 and zero VRT, the savings really add up.
• NO EXHAUST EMISSIONS FOR CLEANER URBAN AIR
  Electric Vehicles emit far less damaging air pollutants then regular vehicles. When in use, all electric vehicles contribute less to air pollution in towns and cities and so have much less impact on the climate than conventional vehicles Zero emission vehicles are almost noiseless and can be charged at home or work, saving commuters endless queues at petrol stations.
  
  Charging at night when consumption is low, allows for efficient use of electricity. The average CO2 output of Irish cars currently stands at 167g/km that is equal to a whopping 3 tonnes per car per year. A REVAi emits 69 grams* of CO2 per km or 7.2 grams* of CO2 per km when charged with Airtricty. *Emissions Ireland average 9.66 kwh * 576 grs = .556 kgs/ 80kms = 69grams per km
• RELIABLE
  EVs are easier to service and maintain due to the absence of spark plugs, clutch and gears. Ideal for 'stop-start' city driving conditions, EVs are extremely reliable and easy to drive.
• SAFER ROADS
  At the Pavilion we believe that on main roads in urban areas like Cork and Dublin fast, powerful cars are not only not required for commuting and can be dangerous in such circumstances.

The average speed of travel in our cities has been steadily on the decline as the vehicle population rises. In fact, according to a recent article in the Irish Times the average speed in Dublin city is now as low as 15 km/hour.