The year in motoring: EVs and automatics are on the rise but Ireland's favourite car brand remains the same
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The year in motoring: EVs and automatics are on the rise but Ireland's favourite car brand remains the same
"New figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show a total of 124,954 new cars were registered in 2025 with electric vehicles hitting a record 23,601 sales."
"EV sales were up 35pc while the overall market was up 3pc compared to the same time last year."
"Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI)figures confirm the motoring trends for 2025"
A total of 124,954 new cars were registered in 2025. Electric vehicle sales reached a record 23,601 units, representing a 35% increase year-on-year. Overall new-car registrations rose 3% compared with the same period in the previous year. The growth in electric vehicle sales outpaced the broader market, reflecting accelerated adoption of electrified models. The EV segment contributed significantly to the market expansion while internal combustion vehicle sales accounted for the remaining registrations. The figures indicate an ongoing shift in consumer preferences toward electric mobility within the Irish automotive market in 2025.
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