EV registrations up 73pc in September
New car registrations for September were up 9.8 per cent (5,629) when compared to September 2024 (5,126), while registrations year to date are up 3.7 per cent (121,693) on the same period last year (117,355).
According to the latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), 1,737 new electric cars (battery electric cars) were registered in September, which was 73.2 per cent higher than the 1,003 registrations in September 2024.
So far this year, 22,382 new electric cars have been registered, representing a 38.8 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 16,125 electric cars were registered.
Imported used cars have seen a 36.8 per cent (7,000) rise in September 2025, when compared to September 2024 (5,116). Year to date imports are up 12.4 per cent (53,662) on 2024 (47,737).
In the new car market share by engine type for 2025, petrol cars continue as the new car market leader at 25.41 per cent, followed by hybrid (petrol electric) at 22.62 per cent, electric at 18.39 per cent, diesel at 17.15 per cent, and plug-in electric hybrid at 14.82 per cent.
2025 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 Yaris Cross; 5. Toyota RAV4.
Top 5 selling EV brands:
1. Volkswagen; 2. Kia; 3. Hyundai; 4. Tesla; 5. Skoda.
Top 5 selling EVs:
1. VW ID.4; 2. Tesla Model 3; 3. Kia EV3; 4. Tesla Model Y; 5. Kia EV6.
Top 5 selling van brands:
1. Ford; 2. Renault; 3. Volkswagen; 4. Toyota; 5. Citroen.
Top selling car (September):
Toyota Corolla Cross
Top selling EV (September):
Tesla Model 3
Top selling commercial (September):
Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial
Elsewhere, light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations increased by 7.5 per cent (2,169) compared to September last year (2,018). Year to date, LCVs are up 3.1 per cent (29,747).
HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are up 3.7 per cent (170) compared to September 2024 (164). Year to date, HGVs are down 8.3 per cent (2,403).