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New electric car sales up 82% in June 2025 as EV market grows

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03/07/2025

New electric car sales exploded in June compared with last year, with 1,246 new electric cars registered, an 81.9% increase on 2024.

In the first six months of this year 13,631 new electric cars have been registered in Ireland, a 27% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 10,737 electric cars were registered.

Dublin has had the greatest number of electric car sales so far this year with 6,590, followed by Cork (1,320), Kildare (828), Meath (564), Wicklow (441), and Galway (438).

The greatest year on year increase in electric car sales in 2025 is in Tipperary (+115.75%), Monaghan (+87.8%), Kerry (+76.3%), Cavan (+72.34%), Westmeath (+59.65%), and Mayo (+52.22%).

Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General, commented that electric cars have made up 17% of new cars sold in Ireland so far this year.

He added, “While this is clearly a positive development, it should be highlighted that EV sales are behind 2023 levels and extension of Government supports is still vital in the establishment of the EV market.”

In 2023, a total of 14,307 electric cars were registered in the first six months of the year, 676 more than in the same period this year.

“July marks the commencement of the 252 sales period, along with the debut of the new green ‘flash’ on license registration plates for zero-emission vehicles, and we look forward to seeing the new EV plate on Irish roads.”

Fully electric cars make up 16.67% of new car sales in 2025, with another 14.16% for plug-in hybrid cars, and 22.77% for hybrid petrol electric vehicles.

Despite recent woes, Tesla remains one of the most popular brands of electric car in the country. Tesla as a whole is the third best selling electric car brand in Ireland so far this year.

After seeing sales decline for several consecutive months, the Tesla Model 3 had a resurgence in June. The Model 3 was not only the top selling new electric car according to SIMI, but the best selling new car overall.

New Electric Car Registrations by County 2025 (January-June)
County 2025 Units 2024 Units % Change 2025 % Share 2024 % Share
Carlow 116 81 43.21 0.85 0.75
Cavan 81 47 72.34 0.59 0.44
Clare 218 150 45.33 1.6 1.4
Cork 1320 1015 30.05 9.68 9.45
Donegal 193 133 45.11 1.42 1.24
Dublin 6590 5498 19.86 48.35 51.21
Galway 438 318 37.74 3.21 2.96
Kerry 238 135 76.3 1.75 1.26
Kildare 828 610 35.74 6.07 5.68
Kilkenny 171 144 18.75 1.25 1.34
Laois 175 120 45.83 1.28 1.12
Leitrim 24 26 -7.69 0.18 0.24
Limerick 363 258 40.7 2.66 2.4
Longford 33 32 3.13 0.24 0.3
Louth 314 224 40.18 2.3 2.09
Mayo 137 90 52.22 1.01 0.84
Meath 564 441 27.89 4.14 4.11
Monaghan 77 41 87.8 0.56 0.38
Offaly 97 70 38.57 0.71 0.65
Roscommon 65 64 1.56 0.48 0.6
Sligo 101 69 46.38 0.74 0.64
Tipperary 274 127 115.75 2.01 1.18
Waterford 262 245 6.94 1.92 2.28
Westmeath 182 114 59.65 1.34 1.06
Wexford 329 290 13.45 2.41 2.7
Wicklow 441 395 11.65 3.24 3.68

Author:

Briain Kelly
EDITOR

Briain Kelly is a Leinster based journalist and content creator who has been writing about energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies for nearly three years. He researches the latest news in multiple areas related to solar power, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home energy upgrades. His writing includes both technological developments and government policy.

Author:

Briain Kelly
Renewable Energy Researcher

Briain Kelly is a Leinster based journalist and content creator who has been writing about energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies for nearly three years. He researches the latest news in multiple areas related to solar power, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home energy upgrades. His writing includes both technological developments and government policy.

New electric car sales up 82% in June 2025 as EV market grows

Written by

Last edited 

04/07/2025

New electric car sales exploded in June compared with last year, with 1,246 new electric cars registered, an 81.9% increase on 2024.

In the first six months of this year 13,631 new electric cars have been registered in Ireland, a 27% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 10,737 electric cars were registered.

Dublin has had the greatest number of electric car sales so far this year with 6,590, followed by Cork (1,320), Kildare (828), Meath (564), Wicklow (441), and Galway (438).

The greatest year on year increase in electric car sales in 2025 is in Tipperary (+115.75%), Monaghan (+87.8%), Kerry (+76.3%), Cavan (+72.34%), Westmeath (+59.65%), and Mayo (+52.22%).

Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General, commented that electric cars have made up 17% of new cars sold in Ireland so far this year.

He added, “While this is clearly a positive development, it should be highlighted that EV sales are behind 2023 levels and extension of Government supports is still vital in the establishment of the EV market.”

In 2023, a total of 14,307 electric cars were registered in the first six months of the year, 676 more than in the same period this year.

“July marks the commencement of the 252 sales period, along with the debut of the new green ‘flash’ on license registration plates for zero-emission vehicles, and we look forward to seeing the new EV plate on Irish roads.”

Fully electric cars make up 16.67% of new car sales in 2025, with another 14.16% for plug-in hybrid cars, and 22.77% for hybrid petrol electric vehicles.

Despite recent woes, Tesla remains one of the most popular brands of electric car in the country. Tesla as a whole is the third best selling electric car brand in Ireland so far this year.

After seeing sales decline for several consecutive months, the Tesla Model 3 had a resurgence in June. The Model 3 was not only the top selling new electric car according to SIMI, but the best selling new car overall.

New Electric Car Registrations by County 2025 (January-June)
County 2025 Units 2024 Units % Change 2025 % Share 2024 % Share
Carlow 116 81 43.21 0.85 0.75
Cavan 81 47 72.34 0.59 0.44
Clare 218 150 45.33 1.6 1.4
Cork 1320 1015 30.05 9.68 9.45
Donegal 193 133 45.11 1.42 1.24
Dublin 6590 5498 19.86 48.35 51.21
Galway 438 318 37.74 3.21 2.96
Kerry 238 135 76.3 1.75 1.26
Kildare 828 610 35.74 6.07 5.68
Kilkenny 171 144 18.75 1.25 1.34
Laois 175 120 45.83 1.28 1.12
Leitrim 24 26 -7.69 0.18 0.24
Limerick 363 258 40.7 2.66 2.4
Longford 33 32 3.13 0.24 0.3
Louth 314 224 40.18 2.3 2.09
Mayo 137 90 52.22 1.01 0.84
Meath 564 441 27.89 4.14 4.11
Monaghan 77 41 87.8 0.56 0.38
Offaly 97 70 38.57 0.71 0.65
Roscommon 65 64 1.56 0.48 0.6
Sligo 101 69 46.38 0.74 0.64
Tipperary 274 127 115.75 2.01 1.18
Waterford 262 245 6.94 1.92 2.28
Westmeath 182 114 59.65 1.34 1.06
Wexford 329 290 13.45 2.41 2.7
Wicklow 441 395 11.65 3.24 3.68

Author:

Briain Kelly
EDITOR

Briain Kelly is a Leinster based journalist and content creator who has been writing about energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies for nearly three years. He researches the latest news in multiple areas related to solar power, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home energy upgrades. His writing includes both technological developments and government policy.

Author:

Briain Kelly
Renewable Energy Researcher

Briain Kelly is a Leinster based journalist and content creator who has been writing about energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies for nearly three years. He researches the latest news in multiple areas related to solar power, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and home energy upgrades. His writing includes both technological developments and government policy.

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