
Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council Councillor Daire Hughes has been using the councils electric car to carry out council duties in the area.
Councillor Hughes said “driving the Council’s first electric car has been a great experience, it drives the exact same as an ordinary car apart from being much quieter!
With ever rising fuel prices and growing environmental concerns, electric vehicles are becoming more appealing to consumers and businesses. The extensive ecar public charging infrastructure and other incentives for buyers make the move to zero emission vehicles more appealing than ever.’’
Anyone who wishes to find out more about electric vehicles and the grants available to assist in buying a car or van or installing a charge point can do so by visiting www.ecarni.com


