EV Sales On The Rise In The Midlands

January saw a record number of electric cars registered.

Growing consumer confidence is being credited for a large rise in electrical vehicle sales.

January figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry show a 91% increase in the number of EV sales in Westmeath, a 60% increase in Laois with sales up 57% in Offaly when compared to the same time last year.

Nationally, January saw a record number of electric cars registered with 7,319 new battery electric vehicles.

Motoring expert Geraldine Herbert says the initial hostility towards the technology has softened as the vehicles have improved:

 

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