A Clare-based electric vehicles enthusiast fears Budget 2026 hasn't done enough to incentivise the purchase of EVs.

As part of the raft of measures announced this week, the €5,000 Vehicle Registration Tax for electric vehicles has been extended but only until the end of 2026.

Petrol electric hybrid vehicles are the most popular in Clare so far this year with 671 sold up to the end of September according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

Clare EV Owners Club Founder John Casey fears positive sales growth is discouraging the Government from retaining schemes like the VRT rebate.