Wednesday, 24th June, 2015 10:00am



Story by David Burke



A DUNMORE man is set to revolutionise transport in Ireland with a new electric car to come on sale next year.

Tom (Toss) Finnegan from Gurteen is the project manager for a long-range electric car that will cover 250 to 300 km between charges.

This is over twice the range of electric cars currently on the Irish market.

“This car will pack a punch,” said Tom Finnegan. “The back wheels are powered by two lightweight motors providing rapid acceleration, and the car easily reaches motorway speeds.”

Tom reckons the new car, to be known as the Alex eroadster, will get you to most places in Ireland on one charge.