Number of electric cars and hybrids licensed Ireland doubles in first three months of 2022

In the first three months of 2022, electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) represented 21% all new cars licensed in Ireland.

The share of new electric cars licensed in Ireland was more than doubled as figures jumped from 2,314 in Q1 of 2021 compared to 5,388 during the same period in 2022.

In the first three months of 2022, electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) represented 21% all new cars licensed in Ireland.