EV sales up 23.7% during April with Irish Tesla sales remaining robust

The Tesla Model Y stood in 20th place for new car registrations during the month

During April, 1,343 new fully electric cars were registered — up 23.7% when compared to the same month last year. 

New registrations of electric cars increased by 23.7% in April, continuing a strong trend so far this year following a disappointing trend for the sector during 2024, data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (Simi) shows.

According to the data, overall new car registrations for April were up 1.9%, to 8,731, compared to April last year. Registrations in the year to the end of April are up 3.4% to 73,505.