EV sales nationwide are up by 27%.
Dublin and Cork had the highest number of new car registrations in the first half of 2025, with over 44,500 combined, making up more than 54% of the national total.
Electric vehicle sales nationwide grew by 27% year-on-year, reaching 13,631 units by June.
In the Midlands, over 3,400 new cars were registered including 1,102 in Westmeath, 1,071 in Laois, and 883 in Offaly.
Tesla’s Model 3 was the best-selling new car and electric car in June 2025.
Volkswagen, Kia, and Tesla were the top electric vehicle brands so far this year.
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