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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 Tesla Model 3 and is in the process of restoring a 1997 Porsche Boxster.

Articles by Ben O'Hare

Audi RS6 Sedan Expected To Return As EV In 2025

Audi RS6 Sedan Expected To Return As EV In 2025

A sedan version of the RS6 hasn't been offered since 2010.

By Ben O'Hare 07 August 2023

Kia Stops Taking EV9 Reservations In Canada Due To High Demand

Kia Stops Taking EV9 Reservations In Canada Due To High Demand

It's worth noting that the Korean automaker only allocated around 500 EV9 units to the country.

By Ben O'Hare 05 August 2023

Tesla Prices Expected To Be Cut In Hong Kong

Tesla Prices Expected To Be Cut In Hong Kong

The Model 3 and Y are reportedly set to get significant discounts in the Chinese region.

By Ben O'Hare 05 August 2023

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 Ben O'Hare 31 July 2023

Multiple New Electric Models Selling For Thousands Under MSRP

Multiple New Electric Models Selling For Thousands Under MSRP

In general, EV prices are drastically lower than they were this time last year.

By Ben O'Hare 29 July 2023

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 29 July 2023

23:00 Buying Tips

YouTuber Favors Mercedes EQS SUV Over Tesla Model X After Thorough Test

YouTuber Favors Mercedes EQS SUV Over Tesla Model X After Thorough Test

Kim Java was impressed with Mercedes' luxury electric SUV.

By Ben O'Hare 29 July 2023

Manufacturing / Production

BMW i5 Production Gets Underway In Dingolfing, Germany

BMW i5 Production Gets Underway In Dingolfing, Germany

The i5 will arrive in the US before the end of the year.

By Ben O'Hare 23 July 2023

Tesla Reduces New Inventory Prices, Model 3 Now Starts At $37,940

Tesla Reduces New Inventory Prices, Model 3 Now Starts At $37,940

After the tax credit, a new Model 3 can be yours for just over $30,000.

By Ben O'Hare 22 July 2023

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 22 July 2023

Industry Outlook

Tesla Cybertruck Orders Surpass 1.9 Million, 5 Year Wait Times

Tesla Cybertruck Orders Surpass 1.9 Million, 5 Year Wait Times

The Cybertruck entered production earlier this month.

By Ben O'Hare 22 July 2023

HiPhi Y Launches In China With Up To 503 Miles Of Range

HiPhi Y Launches In China With Up To 503 Miles Of Range

The Y will eventually go on sale in Europe as well.

By Ben O'Hare 17 July 2023

00:28 EV Conversions

North American EVs Launches $100,000 Tesla-Powered Classic Humvee

North American EVs Launches $100,000 Tesla-Powered Classic Humvee

The electric Humvee has up to 300 miles of range.

By Ben O'Hare 16 July 2023

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 Ben O'Hare 16 July 2023

Cadillac Optiq Leaked, Looks Like Mini Lyriq

Cadillac Optiq Leaked, Looks Like Mini Lyriq

The Optiq is expected to go on sale in China next year.

By Ben O'Hare 15 July 2023

Rivian Set To Open First Canadian ‘Spaces’ Showroom On July 28

Rivian Set To Open First Canadian ‘Spaces’ Showroom On July 28

The showroom will be located in Vancouver.

By Ben O'Hare 11 July 2023

Lexus Offering Up To $10,000 In Lease Cash On RZ Electric SUV

Lexus Offering Up To $10,000 In Lease Cash On RZ Electric SUV

The RZ 450e went on sale in the US earlier this year.

By Ben O'Hare 09 July 2023

Tesla Updates US Referral Program, New Incentives For Model 3/Y Buyers

Tesla Updates US Referral Program, New Incentives For Model 3/Y Buyers

Referred Model 3 and Y buyers now get a cash discount and free FSD for a few months.

By Ben O'Hare 09 July 2023

Volkswagen Slashes ID.3 Prices In China, Now Starts At Just $17,500

Volkswagen Slashes ID.3 Prices In China, Now Starts At Just $17,500

The ID.3 is twice as expensive in Europe.

By Ben O'Hare 08 July 2023

XPeng G6 Releases In China As Budget Tesla Model Y Alternative

XPeng G6 Releases In China As Budget Tesla Model Y Alternative

The G6 starts at the equivalent of under $29,000.

By Ben O'Hare 02 July 2023

Tesla Reduces Model S And X Prices In China

Tesla Reduces Model S And X Prices In China

Discounts equivalent to roughly $5,000 have been applied.

By Ben O'Hare 02 July 2023

09:09 Ownership Experience

Fisker Ocean Driver Gives Honest Thoughts After One Week Of Ownership

Fisker Ocean Driver Gives Honest Thoughts After One Week Of Ownership

One of the world's first Fisker Ocean owners recently went over his experience one week in.

By Ben O'Hare 01 July 2023

Patents and Trademarks

Ford F-150 Lightning To Get "Flash" Performance Variant

Ford F-150 Lightning To Get "Flash" Performance Variant

Think of it as the electric equivalent of the F-150 Raptor.

By Ben O'Hare 26 June 2023

Autonomous Vehicles

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 Ben O'Hare 25 June 2023

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