New Car Sales up 3.5% for the first half of the Year
Today, the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) released their official 251 new vehicle registration statistics for June.
New car registrations for June were up 63.5 % (2,441) when compared to June 2024 (1,493). Registrations year to date are up 3.5% (81,750) on the same period last year (78,979).
Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) increased by 54.1% (1,054) compared to June last year (684). Year to date LCVs are down 6.7% (18,820). Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) registrations are up 3.2% (128) in comparison to June 2024 (124). Year to date, HGVs are down 9.3% (1,649).
Imported Used Cars have seen a 10.6% (5,713) rise in June 2025, when compared to June 2024 (5,164). Year to date imports are up 8.1% (33,896) on 2024 (31,370).
In June 1,246 new electric cars were registered, which was 81.9% higher than the 685 registrations in June 2024. So far this year, 13,631 new electric cars have been registered, representing a 27% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 10,737 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 27.23%, followed by Hybrid (Petrol Electric) at 22.77%, Diesel at 17.26%, Electric at 16.67%, and Plug-in Electric Hybrid at 14.46%.
Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General, commented:
“June was a positive month for new car registrations, with a 64% increase compared to the same month last year. Year-to-date sales remain ahead of last year by 3.5%, with a total of 81,750 new cars registered. The most notable statistic for the half of the year has been the performance of Battery electric vehicle sales, which have shown consistent growth each month. EV registrations in June increased by 82% in comparison with June last year, with 1,246 units sold, while year to date new EV registrations reached 13,631 a 27% increase on the first half of last year. EVs represent nearly 17% of new cars sold this year. While this is clearly a positive development, it should be highlighted that EV sales are behind 2023 levels (14,307) and extension of Government supports is still vital in the establishment of the EV market. The Commercial vehicle sector experienced mixed results, with the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market up 54.1% in June and down 6.7% year to date. Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) registrations are up 3.2% in June and down 9.3% year to date. Overall, commercial vehicle sales continued to reflect the uncertain business environment at present. July marks the commencement of the 252 sales period, along with the debut of the new green ‘flash’ on license registration plates for zero-emission vehicles and we look forward to seeing the new EV plate on Irish roads.”
2025 Total New Vehicle Stats
• New Car sales total year to date (2025) 81,750 v (2024) 78,979 +3.5%
• New Car sales total June (2025) 2,441 v (2024) 1,493 +63.5%
• New Light Commercial Vehicles sales year to date (2025) 18,820 v (2024) 20,167 -6.7%
• New Light Commercial Vehicles sales total June (2025) 1,054 v (2024) 684 +54.1%
• New Heavy Goods Vehicle total sales year to date (2025) 1,649 v (2024) 1,818 -9.3%
• New Heavy Goods Vehicle total sales June (2025) 128 v (2024) 124 +3.2%
• New Buses/ Coaches sales year to date (2025) 277 v (2024) 479 -42.2%
• Used Car Imports total year to date (2025) 33,896 v (2024) 31,370 +8.1%
• Used Car Imports total June (2025) 5,713 v (2024) 5,164 +10.6%
• New Electric Vehicle sales total year to date (2025) 13,631 v (2024) 10,737 +27%
• New Electric Vehicle sales total June (2025) 1,246 v (2024) 685 +81.9%
• 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 RAV 4, 3. TOYOTA YARIS CROSS, 4. KIA SPORTAGE, 5. SKODA OCTAVIA
• 5 Top Selling New Electric Vehicles (EVs) Brands 2025: 1. VOLKSWAGEN, 2. KIA, 3. TESLA, 4. HYUNDAI, 5. BYD
• 5 Top Selling New Electric Vehicles (EVs) Models 2025: 1. VOLKSWAGEN ID.4, 2. TESLA MODEL 3, 3. KIA EV3, 4. KIA EV6, 5. TESLA MODEL Y
• Top Selling New Car (June) 2025: TESLA MODEL 3
• Top Selling New Electric Car (June) 2025: TESLA MODEL 3
• Market share by engine type 2025: Petrol 27.23%, Hybrid (Petrol Electric) 22.77%, Diesel 17.26%, Electric 16.67%, Plug-In Electric Hybrid 14.16%
• 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 (January-June) |
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County |
2025 Units |
2024 Units |
% Change |
2025 % Share |
2024 % Share |
|
Carlow |
906 |
762 |
18.9 |
1.11 |
0.96 |
|
Cavan |
808 |
808 |
0 |
0.99 |
1.02 |
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Clare |
1710 |
1606 |
6.48 |
2.09 |
2.03 |
|
Cork |
9251 |
8776 |
5.41 |
11.32 |
11.11 |
|
Donegal |
1786 |
1720 |
3.84 |
2.18 |
2.18 |
|
Dublin |
35325 |
35159 |
0.47 |
43.21 |
44.52 |
|
Galway |
3352 |
3017 |
11.1 |
4.1 |
3.82 |
|
Kerry |
1664 |
1629 |
2.15 |
2.04 |
2.06 |
|
Kildare |
3642 |
3440 |
5.87 |
4.46 |
4.36 |
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Kilkenny |
1304 |
1319 |
-1.14 |
1.6 |
1.67 |
|
Laois |
1071 |
937 |
14.3 |
1.31 |
1.19 |
|
Leitrim |
311 |
326 |
-4.6 |
0.38 |
0.41 |
|
Limerick |
2658 |
2494 |
6.58 |
3.25 |
3.16 |
|
Longford |
356 |
362 |
-1.66 |
0.44 |
0.46 |
|
Louth |
1837 |
1731 |
6.12 |
2.25 |
2.19 |
|
Mayo |
1391 |
1294 |
7.5 |
1.7 |
1.64 |
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Meath |
2722 |
2543 |
7.04 |
3.33 |
3.22 |
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Monaghan |
644 |
630 |
2.22 |
0.79 |
0.8 |
|
Offaly |
883 |
827 |
6.77 |
1.08 |
1.05 |
|
Roscommon |
727 |
741 |
-1.89 |
0.89 |
0.94 |
|
Sligo |
753 |
752 |
0.13 |
0.92 |
0.95 |
|
Tipperary |
2062 |
1866 |
10.5 |
2.52 |
2.36 |
|
Waterford |
1704 |
1622 |
5.06 |
2.08 |
2.05 |
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Westmeath |
1102 |
1062 |
3.77 |
1.35 |
1.34 |
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Wexford |
1934 |
1854 |
4.31 |
2.37 |
2.35 |
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Wicklow |
1847 |
1702 |
8.52 |
2.26 |
2.16 |
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New Electric Car Registrations by County 2025 (January-June) |
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County |
2025 Units |
2024 Units |
% Change |
2025 % Share |
2024 % Share |
|
Carlow |
116 |
81 |
43.21 |
0.85 |
0.75 |
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Cavan |
81 |
47 |
72.34 |
0.59 |
0.44 |
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Clare |
218 |
150 |
45.33 |
1.6 |
1.4 |
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Cork |
1320 |
1015 |
30.05 |
9.68 |
9.45 |
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Donegal |
193 |
133 |
45.11 |
1.42 |
1.24 |
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Dublin |
6590 |
5498 |
19.86 |
48.35 |
51.21 |
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Galway |
438 |
318 |
37.74 |
3.21 |
2.96 |
|
Kerry |
238 |
135 |
76.3 |
1.75 |
1.26 |
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Kildare |
828 |
610 |
35.74 |
6.07 |
5.68 |
|
Kilkenny |
171 |
144 |
18.75 |
1.25 |
1.34 |
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Laois |
175 |
120 |
45.83 |
1.28 |
1.12 |
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Leitrim |
24 |
26 |
-7.69 |
0.18 |
0.24 |
|
Limerick |
363 |
258 |
40.7 |
2.66 |
2.4 |
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Longford |
33 |
32 |
3.13 |
0.24 |
0.3 |
|
Louth |
314 |
224 |
40.18 |
2.3 |
2.09 |
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Mayo |
137 |
90 |
52.22 |
1.01 |
0.84 |
|
Meath |
564 |
441 |
27.89 |
4.14 |
4.11 |
|
Monaghan |
77 |
41 |
87.8 |
0.56 |
0.38 |
|
Offaly |
97 |
70 |
38.57 |
0.71 |
0.65 |
|
Roscommon |
65 |
64 |
1.56 |
0.48 |
0.6 |
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Sligo |
101 |
69 |
46.38 |
0.74 |
0.64 |
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Tipperary |
274 |
127 |
115.75 |
2.01 |
1.18 |
|
Waterford |
262 |
245 |
6.94 |
1.92 |
2.28 |
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Westmeath |
182 |
114 |
59.65 |
1.34 |
1.06 |
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Wexford |
329 |
290 |
13.45 |
2.41 |
2.7 |
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Wicklow |
441 |
395 |
11.65 |
3.24 |
3.68 |
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