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Friday, 2 May 2025 13:50

The market share of EV's is up as well.

Sales of electric vehicles in the midlands are surging, according to new data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.

EV sales from January to April have jumped 64% in Offaly, 62% in Westmeath, and 38% in Laois when compared to the same period last year.

While the market share of EV's in the county is up as well.

Westmeath saw the biggest increase of share from 1% to 1.3, it's up just under .2% in Offaly, and .1% in Laois.

Sales have increased in 25 counties during the first four months of the year.

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