Electric vehicles outperform Irish car market with registrations up 37%

The first two months of 2023 saw just under 5,900 electric vehicles registered in Ireland

According to SIMI General Director, Brian Cooke, increased supply and strong government support are the main drivers of EV demand.

Electric vehicles continue to outperform the Irish car market, with its exponential surge in demand resulting in the car type now accounting for just under 15% of the market share.

The latest figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry reveal that around 2,219 new electric vehicles were registered in February, representing a 37.5% increase compared with the previous month.