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Ben O'Hare

Ben O'Hare,

Weekend Contributor
ben.ohare@insideevs.com

Ben O’Hare is a college student and writer from Cork, Ireland. From a young age, he has been both a passionate car enthusiast and environmentalist. He fused these two interests when he founded his own brand, Electric Car News, in 2019 whilst still in high school. Electric Car News has a large Instagram following and website, https://electriccarnews.com/. He is also part of an EV-related podcast with another InsideEVs writer, Andrew Lambrecht. 

Articles by Ben O'Hare

Manufacturing / Production Audi RS6 saloon expected to return as EV in 2025

Audi RS6 saloon expected to return as EV in 2025

A saloon version of the RS6 hasn't been offered since 2010.
By Brian Potter 08 August 2023
Official Kia EV5 to be revealed in full next month

Kia EV5 to be revealed in full next month

The EV5 will be unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show in China.
By Brian Potter 01 August 2023
Green Ineos Grenadier BEV expected to have at least 249 miles of range

Ineos Grenadier BEV expected to have at least 249 miles of range

The battery-electric Grenadier is being tested alongside a hydrogen fuel-cell variant.
By Ben O'Hare 30 July 2023
Manufacturing / Production BMW i5 production gets underway in Dingolfing, Germany

BMW i5 production gets underway in Dingolfing, Germany

The i5 will arrive before the end of the year.
By Brian Potter 24 July 2023
Pricing 2024 Vauxhall Corsa Electric to start at £32,445 in the UK

2024 Vauxhall Corsa Electric to start at £32,445 in the UK

The hatchback has up to 246 miles of WLTP range.
By Ben O'Hare 23 July 2023
Industry Mitsubishi suspends Chinese operations following sharp fall in sales

Mitsubishi suspends Chinese operations following sharp fall in sales

Mitsubishi's overreliance on plug-in hybrid models is believed to have been a large part of the problem.
By Brian Potter 17 July 2023
Autonomous Cars Bentley's first EV to come with hands-off self-driving tech

Bentley's first EV to come with hands-off self-driving tech

The electric grand tourer will be fully revealed in 2025.
By Brian Potter 26 June 2023
Rumours Budget-friendly Dacia Sandero EV coming in 2027 or 2028

Budget-friendly Dacia Sandero EV coming in 2027 or 2028

Like its combustion-engine equivalent, the electric Sandero will be one of Europe's cheapest new vehicles.
By Ben O'Hare 18 June 2023
Range / Efficiency Tesla Model S number one in this real-world range test

Tesla Model S number one in this real-world range test

The Long Range Model S bettered plenty of rivals in a recent Norwegian range test.
By Brian Potter 12 June 2023
Industry Tesla could make up to £2.4 billion from opening up Supercharger network

Tesla could make up to £2.4 billion from opening up Supercharger network

And that's just by 2030, with revenue potentially reaching £4.3 billion by 2032.
By Brian Potter 12 June 2023
Rumours Leaked report suggests alpha Tesla Cybertruck had multiple design flaws

Leaked report suggests alpha Tesla Cybertruck had multiple design flaws

Several senior engineers were not happy with the prototype Cybertruck's suspension, braking, and handling.
By Ben O'Hare 11 June 2023
Technology Genesis adds facial recognition tech to GV60

Genesis adds facial recognition tech to GV60

The GV60 has become the world's first production vehicle that can be unlocked with your face.
By Brian Potter 05 June 2023
35:26 Races and Chases Pro racing driver describes Tesla Model S Plaid as

Pro racing driver describes Tesla Model S Plaid as "dangerously fast and unstable"

Misha Charoudin was deeply unimpressed with the Plaid's suspension and brakes.
By Brian Potter 31 May 2023
Manufacturing / Production The second-gen Tesla Roadster isn't coming anytime soon, Musk confirms

The second-gen Tesla Roadster isn't coming anytime soon, Musk confirms

Clearly, the low-volume Roadster is not a priority for Tesla.
By Brian Potter 30 May 2023
Spy photos Volvo EX30 leaked ahead of official reveal next month

Volvo EX30 leaked ahead of official reveal next month

The EX30 will be Volvo's new entry-level EV.
By Ben O'Hare 28 May 2023
Industry Tesla has the best brand loyalty of any automaker - report

Tesla has the best brand loyalty of any automaker - report

The EV manufacturer now has a brand loyalty rating of 67%.
By Brian Potter 23 May 2023
Design Polestar CEO believes design and character are worth sacrificing range for

Polestar CEO believes design and character are worth sacrificing range for

Thomas Ingenlath reckons having a strong brand identity is crucial in the car industry.
By Brian Potter 16 May 2023
Manufacturing / Production Fully electric Jeep Wrangler reportedly not coming until 2027

Fully electric Jeep Wrangler reportedly not coming until 2027

Although an electric Wrangler is confirmed, Jeep is focused on its Avenger, Recon and Wagoneer EVs for now.
By Brian Potter 15 May 2023
Pricing MG Cyberster to start at roughly £55,000 in the UK

MG Cyberster to start at roughly £55,000 in the UK

European deliveries of the Cyberster will commence in summer 2024.
By Brian Potter 15 May 2023
Industry Volkswagen planning onslaught of electric crossovers in bid to take sales from Tesla

Volkswagen planning onslaught of electric crossovers in bid to take sales from Tesla

An entry-level crossover, Tiguan EV, and luxury SUV are all planned.
By Brian Potter 08 May 2023
Green Tesla CEO Elon Musk praises Ford's EV strategy

Tesla CEO Elon Musk praises Ford's EV strategy

Musk reckons Ford is taking the right approach to electrification.
By Ben O'Hare 07 May 2023
Official NIO starts deliveries of flagship EC7 SUV

NIO starts deliveries of flagship EC7 SUV

The EC7 has up to 584 miles of CLTC range.
By Brian Potter 01 May 2023
Official Tesla Model S and X no longer available for order in Australia

Tesla Model S and X no longer available for order in Australia

The updated S and X can no longer be reserved in Australia and New Zealand.
By Brian Potter 01 May 2023
Autonomous Cars Lotus Eletre will have superior autonomy to Tesla, hands-off driving

Lotus Eletre will have superior autonomy to Tesla, hands-off driving

The Eletre is expected to have Level 4 autonomy; Tesla is currently on Level 2.
By Brian Potter 01 May 2023
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