Opel Frontera Irish Launch, Kia hits 10,000 Sales in Ireland, Skoda Enyaq 130, New MG Dealer in Mayo, Pay Per Mile Tax, SIMI Nov 2025 Stats with EV's down!, Xpeng G6,
About this episode
Celebrating Kia's milestone of 10,000 vehicle sales in Ireland, this episode also covers MG's new dealership in Mayo and the limited edition Skoda Enyaq 130 with its unique cream leather interior. The discussion includes the UK's upcoming pay-per-mile tax for EVs starting in 2028 and the latest SIMI sales stats showing a slight dip in EV sales but overall growth in plug-in hybrids. The launch of the Opel Frontera with competitive pricing and range options is highlighted, alongside a review of the Xpeng G6. Upcoming EV education events and a preview of the BMW iX3 media drive round out the news.
Welcome back to the Nevo EV News Podcast. If it's Tuesday it must be Nevo EV News Day. My name is Derek Reilly and on this podcast we chat all about EV. Nevo is Ireland's only dedicated EV platform and we'll be covering where we were this week, what we've been driving and what we've been doing between podcasts. If you haven't already subscribed or followed us wherever you are listening please do so and if you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and comment, it really helps us out and it doesn't cost you anything. Let's get stuck in.
Kia Ireland hits 10,000 sales
https://www.kia.com/ie/about-kia/news-and-events/kia-achieve-10000-annual-sales-in-ireland-for-the-first-time/
Skod Enyaq 130 Edition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSWrzPxIUzc
New MG Dealer in Mayo
https://www.mg.ie/news/mg-motor-ireland-expands-dealer-network-with-new-appointment-in-the-west/
Pay Per Mile Tax on EV
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-15334799/pay-mile-tax-petrol-cars-road-pricing-expert-Edmund-King-verdict.html
SIMI November 2025 Sales Number
https://www.simi.ie/en/news/new-battery-electric-vehicle-registrations-reach-record-level-for-2025-despite-dip-in-november
Frontera Electric Irish Press Launch
https://youtu.be/NDXYeTjG_bc
XPENG G6 - Buy Now or Wait for the facelift?
https://youtu.be/5o5bk4a5pUw
Blackstone Motor Group EV Event Dec 11th
https://blackstonemotors.ie/article/cavan-ready-to-go-electric-get-the-real-ev-answers-on-dec-11th-
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