The Nevo website is packed with informative articles to help you explore the world of electric vehicles. Right now, we’re seeing a steady stream of curious visitors, and each day our team curates content based on trending search activity or the most common questions posed to our experts. Today, we’re taking a simplified look, a quick cheat sheet guide to help you transition to an EV with bite-sized answers!

1. Battery Health & Longevity - Best Practices

To keep your EV’s battery in top condition, avoid frequent fast charging, as it generates heat and stresses the battery. Aim to keep the charge level between 20-80%, and avoid letting it drop to zero. Parking in shaded or temperature-controlled areas helps protect the battery from extreme heat or cold. Lastly, stay on top of scheduled maintenance and carry out onboard software updates when prompted to ensure optimal performance.

2. Planning Longer Trips & Navigating Charging Stations

Taking long trips in an EV requires a little extra planning. Use route-planning apps to locate charging stations along your route, prioritising high-speed chargers for faster stops, the Nevo Journey Planner is a great tool for this. Begin your journey with a full charge and schedule breaks around charging needs. Keep in mind that weather and terrain can impact range. As a backup, carry a standard 3-pin charging cable in case a station is busy or unavailable.

3. Charging at home: The Essentials

For home charging, a Level 2 charger is ideal for faster and more convenient charging. Make sure your home’s electrical system can handle the load and hire a certified electrician for installation. To save money, take advantage of off-peak electricity rates for overnight charging. Regularly inspect the charger and connection for wear or water damage to ensure safe and efficient operation.

4. EV Maintenance: What’s Different from Traditional Cars?

Maintaining an EV is simpler compared to traditional cars, thanks to fewer components. Since EVs don’t have internal combustion engines, you won’t need oil changes, spark plug replacements, or exhaust repairs. Instead, the focus is on battery health, software updates, brake checks, and tyre wear. EVs also require periodic coolant checks for battery temperature management and inspections of electrical components to keep everything running smoothly.

5. Government Incentives: Maximise your Savings

To make the most of EV incentives in Ireland, start with grants like the SEAI grant, which offers up to €3,500 for eligible new EVs. You can also claim Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) relief of up to €5,000 and benefit from a low motor tax rate of €120 per year. Additionally, grants are available for home or workplace charger installations to help offset costs. While there’s still a need for stronger incentives in Ireland to encourage EV adoption, we’re optimistic that more support will become available in the near future.

This cheat sheet is designed to simplify your EV journey and help you make confident, informed decisions. Whether it’s cost, maintenance, or incentives, the transition to electric driving is easier than ever. If you want to dive deeper into what comes with EV ownership, take a look at our help & advice articles.