September new car registrations down 10.3pc

New car registrations for September were down 10.3 per cent (5,137) when compared to September 2023 (5,727), according to figures released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).

The statistics show that registrations for the year-to-date are down 1.4 per cent (117,264) on the same period last year (118,926).

In September, a total of 1,010 new electric cars were registered, which was 30.8 per cent lower than the 1,460 registrations in September 2023.

So far this year, 16,133 new electric cars have been registered representing a 25.7 per cent decrease compared to the same period in 2023 when 21,726 electric cars were registered.

Imported used cars have seen a 18.2 per cent (5,116) rise in September 2024, when compared to September 2023 (4,328). For the year-to-date imports are up 24.5 per cent (47,738) on 2023 (38,338).

In the new car market share by engine type for 2024, petrol cars continue to lead the new car market at 30.99 per cent followed by diesel at 22.98 per cent, then hybrid (petrol electric) at 21 per cent, electric at 13.76 per cent, and plug-in electric hybrid at 9.71 per cent.

2024 total new vehicle stats:

Top selling car brands:
1. Toyota; 2. Volkswagen; 3. Skoda; 4. Hyundai; 5. Kia

Top car models:
1. Hyundai Tucson; 2. Skoda Octavia; 3. Kia Sportage; 4. Toyota RAV4; 5. Toyota Yaris Cross.

Top 5 selling EV brands:
1. Volkswagen; 2. Tesla; 3. Hyundai; 4. Kia; 5. BYD.

Top 5 selling EVs:
1. VW ID.4; 2. Tesla Model 3; 3. Tesla Model Y; 4. Hyundai Kona; 5. Kia EV6.

Top selling car (September):
Skoda Kodiaq

Top selling EV (September)
Tesla Model 3

Elsewhere, light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales increased by 6.6 per cent (2,025) compared to to September last year (1,900). For the year-to-date LCVs are up 9.1 per cent (28,972).

HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are up 7.1 per cent (166) in comparison to September 2023 (155). For the year-to-date this segment is up 10.8 per cent (2,629).