Episode 340 - Bank of Ireland launches its first EV marketplace

Ireland’s transition to electric vehicles is gathering pace, but for many drivers, thejourney from curiosity to commitment has often felt complicated. Understanding costs, comparing models, and figuring out finance can still be barriers to making the switch.Now, Bank of Ireland, in partnership with Nevo, is aiming to change that with the launch of Ireland’s firstdedicated EV marketplace. Designed as a one-stop digital platform, it brings together everything apotential EV buyer needs in one place, from education and vehicle comparison to financing options and test drive bookings.The timing reflects a clear shift in consumer behaviour. EV lending growth is surging, charging usage is rising sharply, and more Irish drivers are looking seriously at going electric, driven in part by higher fuel costs and a growing focus on sustainability.In this episode, we explore how this new marketplace is designed to meet those needs and what it could mean for the future of EV adoption in Ireland.I’m joined by Karen Kennedy from Bank of Ireland and Simon Andreucetti from Nevo to discuss how the platform works, why now is the right moment, and how it aims to make switching to electric simpler, moretransparent, and more accessible for Irish drivers.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.