Fitzpatrick's Garage Naas and Tullamore are this year's County Offaly and Kildare Winners for the SEAI ZEVI EV Dealership of the Year Awards!
Fitzpatrick's Hyundai in Tullamore has picked up the award for a 4th consecutive year, while our Naas showroom which is home to Opel and Leapmotor has picked up the award for Kildare, marking the 3rd time that Fitzpatrick's have won it in Kildare. We are absolutely thrilled to once again be recognised as the industry leaders when it comes to electric vehicles, and look forward to the announcement of the regional award winners next, with both Tullamore and Naas in the running.
In total, 125 car dealerships from 25 counties participated in the 2026 dealership awards. Funded by ZEVI, these SEAI-administered awards recognise dealerships working to build consumer understanding and experience of EVs and ultimately their roll-out on Irish roads.
Car dealerships are a vital part of the transition to clean and efficient transport. Increasing the amount of EVs on Irish roads means drivers will pollute less, reduce their motoring costs and benefit from the latest technology.
Participating car dealers were assessed through a mystery shopping exercise where they were scored on factors including EV prominence in the showroom, salesperson knowledge of EVs, and overall sales approach. Other evaluation areas included EV training, sales trends, and the dealership’s website.
Emer Barry at SEAI said:
"I’d like to extend my congratulations to Fitzpatrick's Garages. The standard across all participating dealerships was exceptionally high. Now in its fifth year, the awards continue to attract strong engagement, reflecting the consistent commitment from dealerships to our net zero ambitions and to supporting Ireland’s transition to a cleaner, more efficient transport future".