July Electric Vehicle Registrations help exceed Ireland's interim Climate Action Plan Target
Today, the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) released their official 252 new vehicle registration statistics for July.
New car registrations for July were up 4.3% (26,787) when compared to July 2024 (25,676). Registrations year to date are up 3.7% (108,531) on the same period last year (104,655).
Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) increased by 22.8% (6,133) compared to July last year (4,995). Year to date LCVs are down 0.9% (24,945). Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) registrations are down 18.8% (380) compared to July 2024 (468). Year to date, HGVs are down 11.3% (2,028).
Imported Used Cars have seen a 16.8% (6,803) rise in July 2025, when compared to July 2024 (5,825). Year to date imports are up 9.4% (40,698) on 2024 (37,195).
In July 4,913 new electric cars (battery electric cars) were registered, which was 57% higher than the 3,129 registrations in July 2024. So far this year, 18,542 new electric cars have been registered, representing a 33.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 13,866 electric cars were registered.
In the new car market share by engine type for 2025, Petrol cars continue as the new car market leader at 26.90%, followed by Hybrid (Petrol Electric) at 22.72%, Diesel at 17.13%, Electric at 17.08%, and Plug-in Electric Hybrid at 14.71%.
Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General, commented
“New car registrations in July saw a 4% increase on the same month last year, with 26,787 units registered. Year to date sales are also close to 4% ahead of last year, with a total of 108,531 new cars registered. New battery-electric car registrations increased by 57% when compared to July 2024, with 4,913 units sold, while year to date they have reached 18,542, a 34% increase on the same period last year, and are now back to 2023 levels. Notably, this means that we have surpassed the 175,000 EV target (BEV & PHEV combined) for 2025 contained in the Government’s Climate Action Plan. This important landmark on the road to electrification could not have been achieved without the significant levels of Government incentives. If we want to continue this momentum, these supports must be maintained and extended well beyond the end of this year. Light Commercial Vehicle sales, which had been disappointing during Q1, have bounced back since then, with the July LCV market up 23% on last year, and are now less than 1% behind 2024 year to date. Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) registrations are down 19% in July and down 11% year to date. The mixed results and market fluctuations in the commercial sector reflect the current economic and political uncertainty.”
2025 Total New Vehicle Stats
• New Car sales total year to date (2025) 108,531 v (2024) 104,655 +3.7%
• New Car sales total July (2025) 26,787 v (2024) 25,676 +4.3%
• New Light Commercial Vehicles sales year to date (2025) 24,945 v (2024) 25,162 -0.9%
• New Light Commercial Vehicles sales total July (2025) 6,133 v (2024) 4,995 +22.8%
• New Heavy Goods Vehicle total sales year to date (2025) 2,028 v (2024) 2,286 -11.3%
• New Heavy Goods Vehicle total sales July (2025) 380 v (2024) 468 -18.8%
• New Buses/ Coaches sales year to date (2025) 321 v (2024) 528 -39.2%
• Used Car Imports total year to date (2025) 40,698 v (2024) 37,195 +9.4%
• Used Car Imports total July (2025) 6,803 v (2024) 5,825 +16.8%
• New Electric Vehicle sales total year to date (2025) 18,542 v (2024) 13,866 +33.7%
• New Electric Vehicle sales total July (2025) 4,913 v (2024) 3,129 +57%
• 5 Top Selling New Car Brands 2025 were: 1.TOYOTA, 2.VOLKSWAGEN, 3.HYUNDAI, 4.SKODA, 5.KIA
• 5 Top New Car Models 2025 were: 1. HYUNDAI TUCSON, 2.TOYOTA YARIS CROSS, 3. SKODA OCTAVIA, 4. TOYOTA RAV 4, 5.KIA SPORTAGE
• 5 Top Selling New Electric Vehicles (EVs) Brands 2025: 1.VOLKSWAGEN, 2.KIA, 3. HYUNDAI,
4. TESLA, 5.SKODA
• 5 Top Selling New Electric Vehicles (EVs) Models 2025: 1. VOLKSWAGEN ID.4, 2. KIA EV3, 3.TESLA MODEL 3, 4.KIA EV6, 5.HYUNDAI INSTER
• Top Selling New Car (July) 2025: HYUNDAI TUCSON
• Top Selling New Electric Car (July) 2025: VOLKSWAGEN ID.4
• Market share by engine type 2025: Petrol 26.90%, Hybrid (Petrol Electric) 22.72%, Diesel 17.13%, Electric 17.08%, Plug-In Electric Hybrid 14.71%
• Tables below show total new car registrations by county 2025 and total new electric car registrations by county 2025.
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New Car Registrations by County 2025 |
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County |
2025 Units |
2024 Units |
% Change |
2025 % Share |
2024 % Share |
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Carlow |
1222 |
1045 |
16.94 |
1.13 |
1 |
|
Cavan |
1098 |
1090 |
0.73 |
1.01 |
1.04 |
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Clare |
2265 |
2176 |
4.09 |
2.09 |
2.08 |
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Cork |
12534 |
11834 |
5.92 |
11.55 |
11.31 |
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Donegal |
2470 |
2380 |
3.78 |
2.28 |
2.27 |
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Dublin |
45823 |
45239 |
1.29 |
42.22 |
43.23 |
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Galway |
4451 |
4066 |
9.47 |
4.1 |
3.89 |
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Kerry |
2242 |
2195 |
2.14 |
2.07 |
2.1 |
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Kildare |
4943 |
4622 |
6.95 |
4.55 |
4.42 |
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Kilkenny |
1785 |
1803 |
-1 |
1.64 |
1.72 |
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Laois |
1388 |
1248 |
11.22 |
1.28 |
1.19 |
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Leitrim |
420 |
427 |
-1.64 |
0.39 |
0.41 |
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Limerick |
3524 |
3381 |
4.23 |
3.25 |
3.23 |
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Longford |
497 |
494 |
0.61 |
0.46 |
0.47 |
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Louth |
2518 |
2368 |
6.33 |
2.32 |
2.26 |
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Mayo |
1887 |
1782 |
5.89 |
1.74 |
1.7 |
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Meath |
3638 |
3435 |
5.91 |
3.35 |
3.28 |
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Monaghan |
885 |
853 |
3.75 |
0.82 |
0.82 |
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Offaly |
1205 |
1127 |
6.92 |
1.11 |
1.08 |
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Roscommon |
969 |
987 |
-1.82 |
0.89 |
0.94 |
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Sligo |
1028 |
1034 |
-0.58 |
0.95 |
0.99 |
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Tipperary |
2737 |
2517 |
8.74 |
2.52 |
2.41 |
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Waterford |
2348 |
2232 |
5.2 |
2.16 |
2.13 |
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Westmeath |
1534 |
1480 |
3.65 |
1.41 |
1.41 |
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Wexford |
2621 |
2538 |
3.27 |
2.41 |
2.43 |
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Wicklow |
2499 |
2302 |
8.56 |
2.3 |
2.2 |
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New Electric Car Registrations by County 2025 |
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County |
2025 Units |
2024 Units |
% Change |
2025 % Share |
2024 % Share |
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Carlow |
167 |
111 |
50.45 |
0.9 |
0.8 |
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Cavan |
112 |
65 |
72.31 |
0.6 |
0.47 |
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Clare |
310 |
196 |
58.16 |
1.67 |
1.41 |
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Cork |
1837 |
1299 |
41.42 |
9.91 |
9.37 |
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Donegal |
285 |
165 |
72.73 |
1.54 |
1.19 |
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Dublin |
8620 |
7062 |
22.06 |
46.49 |
50.93 |
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Galway |
610 |
406 |
50.25 |
3.29 |
2.93 |
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Kerry |
322 |
179 |
79.89 |
1.74 |
1.29 |
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Kildare |
1136 |
824 |
37.86 |
6.13 |
5.94 |
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Kilkenny |
256 |
189 |
35.45 |
1.38 |
1.36 |
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Laois |
241 |
139 |
73.38 |
1.3 |
1 |
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Leitrim |
37 |
28 |
32.14 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
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Limerick |
504 |
358 |
40.78 |
2.72 |
2.58 |
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Longford |
52 |
44 |
18.18 |
0.28 |
0.32 |
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Louth |
451 |
284 |
58.8 |
2.43 |
2.05 |
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Mayo |
194 |
118 |
64.41 |
1.05 |
0.85 |
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Meath |
794 |
576 |
37.85 |
4.28 |
4.15 |
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Monaghan |
108 |
58 |
86.21 |
0.58 |
0.42 |
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Offaly |
148 |
91 |
62.64 |
0.8 |
0.66 |
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Roscommon |
94 |
75 |
25.33 |
0.51 |
0.54 |
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Sligo |
150 |
83 |
80.72 |
0.81 |
0.6 |
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Tipperary |
383 |
175 |
118.86 |
2.07 |
1.26 |
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Waterford |
376 |
317 |
18.61 |
2.03 |
2.29 |
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Westmeath |
257 |
159 |
61.64 |
1.39 |
1.15 |
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Wexford |
474 |
355 |
33.52 |
2.56 |
2.56 |
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Wicklow |
624 |
510 |
22.35 |
3.37 |
3.68 |
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