The electric vehicle (EV) market is facing significant decline, with 16,656 new BEV registrations marking a 25.4% drop this year, raising concerns about consumer sentiment.
Despite price alignments aimed at making battery electric vehicles (BEVs) more competitive, sentiment towards electric vehicles remains predominantly negative, reflecting deeper issues in market perception.
In contrast to new BEV sales, used import registrations have surged nearly 26%, indicating a notable shift in consumer preference towards second-hand vehicles from Japan.
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry warns of worrying trends in EV sales, urging for ongoing governmental support to enhance adoption and boost market confidence.
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