Nationally, demand was down more than 40%.
Demand for electric vehicles in the midlands continues to fall.
Westmeath saw a massive drop in popularity, with nearly 40% less EVs registered in the first quarter of the year when compared to this time last year.
The decline in Offaly was 28%, while it was substantially smaller in Laois, with a reduction of just under 1%.
The latest report from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows nationally, the registration of new electric vehicles is down more than 40%.
Director General of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, Brian Cooke says the drop off in EV sales is demand driven:
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