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Ben O'Hare,

Weekend News Writer

ben.ohare@insideevs.com

Ben is a weekend news writer for InsideEVs and a business student from Cork, Ireland. A passionate car enthusiast and environmentalist from a young age, Ben founded his own brand in 2019 called Electric Car News. Ben has also written for several other automotive websites such as HotCars. He currently drives a Volkswagen ID.4 and is in the process of restoring a 1997 Porsche Boxster.

Articles by Ben O'Hare

5-Year Ownership Cost: 2023 Tesla Model 3 Vs 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid

5-Year Ownership Cost: 2023 Tesla Model 3 Vs 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid

Just how much cheaper is it to own an EV versus a hybrid?

By Andrew Lambrecht 21 March 2023

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Audi Q4 e-tron Software Update Results In Wide Array Of Improvements

Audi Q4 e-tron Software Update Results In Wide Array Of Improvements

Highlights include max charging capability rising to 135 kW and an abundance of new features on the MyAudi app.

By Ben O'Hare 20 March 2023

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New Toyota CEO Still Wants To Prioritize Hydrogen Over BEVs

New Toyota CEO Still Wants To Prioritize Hydrogen Over BEVs

Koji Sato will officially take over from Akio Toyoda in April.

By Ben O'Hare 19 March 2023

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Polestar 3 Officially Goes On Sale In China, Gets $30k Price Cut

Polestar 3 Officially Goes On Sale In China, Gets $30k Price Cut

The luxury SUV is expected to arrive in the US later this year.

By Ben O'Hare 19 March 2023

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Manufacturing / Production

Rivian Promises Massive Wave Of Deliveries In The Coming Months

Rivian Promises Massive Wave Of Deliveries In The Coming Months

Wait times of 1-4 months will soon be a reality.

By Ben O'Hare 12 March 2023

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Check Out Tesla's New Ultra Red Next To Old Multicoat Paint

Check Out Tesla's New Ultra Red Next To Old Multicoat Paint

Side-by-side, the improvement in quality is clear to see.

By Ben O'Hare 12 March 2023

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Manufacturing / Production

Nissan Struggling To Match Ariya Production Expectations

Nissan Struggling To Match Ariya Production Expectations

The Japanese manufacturer originally expected to build almost 150,000 Ariya EVs this year.

By Ben O'Hare 12 March 2023

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BYD's Budget Defender Rival Expected To Go On Sale Globally In 2024

BYD's Budget Defender Rival Expected To Go On Sale Globally In 2024

The rugged SUV will produce 671 hp.

By Ben O'Hare 12 March 2023

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GMC Hummer EV SUV VIN #1 On The Market Again Just 1 Month After Selling For $500,000

GMC Hummer EV SUV VIN #1 On The Market Again Just 1 Month After Selling For $500,000

The seller is ready to consider a "reasonable" offer for the vehicle.

By Ben O'Hare 06 March 2023

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Polestar Has "Different Aim To Tesla" And Won't Engage In Price Wars

Polestar Has "Different Aim To Tesla" And Won't Engage In Price Wars

Volvo's subsidiary has maintained its 2023 production target of 80,000 units.

By Ben O'Hare 05 March 2023

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$27,000 Toyota bZ3 Enters Production In China

$27,000 Toyota bZ3 Enters Production In China

The electric sedan has a 373-mile CLTC range.

By Ben O'Hare 05 March 2023

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VW ID.2 Due In 2025, Will Have Crossover And R Variants

VW ID.2 Due In 2025, Will Have Crossover And R Variants

The ID.2 will be the electric equivalent of the Polo.

By Ben O'Hare 05 March 2023

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Ford's MEB-Based Crossover Is Set To Be Unveiled On March 21

Ford's MEB-Based Crossover Is Set To Be Unveiled On March 21

The electric crossover will be built in Cologne, Germany.

By Ben O'Hare 26 February 2023

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Successor Will Be 1000 HP EV

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Successor Will Be 1000 HP EV

The high-performance EV will also have a range of 435 miles.

By Ben O'Hare 26 February 2023

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Bentley Set To End W12 Production In Favor Of Electric Powertrains

Bentley Set To End W12 Production In Favor Of Electric Powertrains

Bentley's first EV is due in 2025.

By Ben O'Hare 25 February 2023

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Mercedes CEO Speaks Out Against Updated US EV Incentives

Mercedes CEO Speaks Out Against Updated US EV Incentives

Ola Källenius believes the US government has the right intentions, however he warned against protectionistic side effects.

By Ben O'Hare 20 February 2023

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Fully Electric Air Taxi Completes New York Test Flight

Fully Electric Air Taxi Completes New York Test Flight

The world's first fully electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi will begin commercial flights in 2026.

By Ben O'Hare 19 February 2023

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Dacia Sales VP Believes Heavy EVs Are "Unacceptable"

Dacia Sales VP Believes Heavy EVs Are "Unacceptable"

Dacia's first EV, the Spring, weighs just 2138 lbs.

By Ben O'Hare 19 February 2023

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Ram 1500 REV Sold Out After Just 5 Days

Ram 1500 REV Sold Out After Just 5 Days

Ram has stopped taking reservations for its electric truck.

By Ben O'Hare 18 February 2023

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Nissan Recalls Almost 65,000 Leaf EVs Due To Error In Driver's Manual

Nissan Recalls Almost 65,000 Leaf EVs Due To Error In Driver's Manual

The manual contained instructions that could lead to decreased defroster performance.

By Ben O'Hare 12 February 2023

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Chery To Enter UK Market With Omoda 5 SUV

Chery To Enter UK Market With Omoda 5 SUV

The Chinese automaker wants its new Omoda brand to be considered premium and "fashion-focused".

By Ben O'Hare 12 February 2023

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Software Update Results In Range Boost For Rivian R1S and R1T

Software Update Results In Range Boost For Rivian R1S and R1T

The update saw the depth of discharge increase on both electric trucks.

By Ben O'Hare 12 February 2023

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Manufacturing / Production

Volvo EX90 Expected To Enter Production In Q4 2023

Volvo EX90 Expected To Enter Production In Q4 2023

The full-sized electric SUV will enter production later this year, not in early 2024 as some speculated.

By Ben O'Hare 12 February 2023

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Porsche Developing Full-Sized Electric SUV Due In 2027

Porsche Developing Full-Sized Electric SUV Due In 2027

The 7-seat SUV will sit above the Cayenne and could cost north of $200,000.

By Ben O'Hare 06 February 2023

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