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<p>Between January and May, 19,050 new electric cars were registered in Ireland, representing a 53.82 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2025.</p>

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Laois sees increase in electric car registrations in first half of 2026

In Laois, between January and May 2026, 283 electric cars were registered, a 73.62 per cent increase on the 2025 figure for same period of 163.

EV registrations double in May as Irish car market grows 4.7%

EV registrations double in May as Irish car market grows 4.7%

Hybrids, plug-in hybrids and EVs now account for 65.7 per cent of all new car registrations as sales continue to rise ahead of the new 262 plate

EV sales up 25% despite overall decline in new car sales

EV sales up 25% despite overall decline in new car sales

Tesla Sales in Ireland Rise 31% Despite Declines in Other Major European Markets

Electric car sales slump continues in October

Electric car sales slump continues in October

New electric car sales continue to tumble - down 26% on last year

New electric car sales continue to tumble - down 26% on last year

New car sales fall 5.9% in July while EV sales are down 25% so far this year

New car sales fall 5.9% in July while EV sales are down 25% so far this year

EV sales down nearly 20% this year despite growth in new car market

EV sales down nearly 20% this year despite growth in new car market

New car sales up 15% but EV share of market remains static

New car sales up 15% but EV share of market remains static

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

While sales of new all-electric cars continued to grow - with 4,109 registrations compared to 3,674 in January 2023 - their share of the new car market remained at 13 per cent.