October New Car Registrations Up 9.7%: Electric Vehicle Registrations Down 12.3%.
October New Car Registrations Up 9.7%: Electric Vehicle Registrations Down 12.3%
Photo above; New Hyundai Tucson – Ireland’s Best-Selling Car, Year-To-Date 2024.
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has released their official 242 new vehicle registrations statistics for October.
New car registrations for month of October were up 9.7% (2,423) when compared to October 2023 (2,208). Registrations year to date are down 1.2% (119,668) on the same period last year (121,134).
Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) declined by 14.2% (1,197) compared to October last year (1,395). Year to date LCVs are up 8.0% (30,167). HGVs (Heavy Goods Vehicles) registrations are up 4.8% (132) in comparison to October 2023 (126). Year to date HGVs are up 10.4% (2,757).
Imported Used Cars have seen a 38.5% (5,710) rise in October 2024, when compared to October 2023 (4,123). Year to date imports are up 25.9% (53,448) on 2023 (42,461).
In October 529 new electric cars were registered, which was 12.3% lower than the 603 registrations in October 2023. So far this year, 16,656 new electric cars have been registered representing a 25.4% decrease compared to the same period in 2023 when 22,329 electric cars were registered.
In the new car market share by engine type for 2024, Petrol cars continue to lead the new car market at 30.79% followed by Diesel at 22.94%, then Hybrid (Petrol Electric) at 20.99%, Electric at 13.92%, and Plug-in Electric Hybrid at 9.81%.
Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General commenting:
“October new car registrations increased by 10% when compared to the same month last year, with 2,423 new cars registered. However, year to date new car registrations are still marginally down on last year. The data also shows the continuing decline in sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs), with EV sales for the month 12% lower than October last year. This marks the ninth consecutive month of decline in electric vehicle registrations which is clearly a worrying trend. Year to date EV registrations are now 25% lower than 2023. The decline in EV sales emphasises the need for continued Government supports and initiatives to boost sales in this market segment.”Visit https://stats.beepbeep.
ie/ for full stats information. 2024 Total New Vehicle Stats
• New Car sales total year to date (2024) 119,668 v (2023) 121,134 -1.2%
• New Car sales total October (2024) 2,423 v (2023) 2,208 +9.7%
• New Light Commercial Vehicles sales year to date (2024) 30,167 v (2023) 27,939 +8%
• New Light Commercial Vehicles sales total October (2024) 1,197 v (2023) 1,395 -14.2%
• Heavy Goods Vehicle total sales year to date (2024) 2,757 v (2023) 2,498 +10.4%
• New Heavy Goods Vehicle total sales October (2024) 132 v (2023) 126 +4.8%
• New Buses/ Coaches sales year to date (2024) 567 v (2023) 310 +82.9%
• New Buses/ Coaches total sales October (2024) 14 v (2023) 12 +16.7%
• Used Car Imports total year to date (2024) 53,448 v (2023) 42,461 +25.9%
• Used Car Imports total October (2024) 5,710 v (2023) 4,123 +38.5%
• New Electric Vehicles sales total year to date (2024) 16,656 v (2023) 22,329 -25.4%
• New Electric Vehicles sales total October (2024) 529 v (2023) 603 -12.3%
• 5 Top Selling New Car Brands 2024 were: 1. TOYOTA, 2. VOLKSWAGEN, 3. SKODA, 4. HYUNDAI, 5. KIA
• 5 Top New Car Model’s 2024 were: 1. HYUNDAI TUCSON, 2. SKODA OCTAVIA, 3. KIA SPORTAGE, 4. TOYOTA RAV 4, 5. TOYOTA YARIS CROSS
• 5 Top Selling Electric Vehicles (EVs) Brands 2024: 1. VOLKSWAGEN, 2. TESLA, 3. KIA, 4. HYUNDAI, 5. BYD
• 5 Top Selling Electric Vehicle Models (EVs) 2024: 1. VOLKSWAGEN ID.4, 2. TESLA MODEL 3, 3. TESLA MODEL Y, 4. KIA EV6, 5. HYUNDAI KONA
• Top Selling Car (October) 2024: TOYOTA YARIS CROSS
• Top Selling Electric Car (October 2024: NISSAN LEAF
• Market share by engine type 2024: Petrol 30.79%, Diesel 22.94%, Hybrid (Petrol Electric) 20.99%, Electric 13.92%, Plug-In Electric Hybrid 9.81%• Tables below shows total new car registrations by county 2024 and total new Electric car registrations by county 2024.
New Car Registrations by County 2024
(January- October)County 2024 Units 2023 Units % Change 2024 % Share 2023 % Share Carlow 1184 1247 -5.05 0.99 1.03 Cavan 1240 1248 -0.64 1.04 1.03 Clare 2463 2380 3.49 2.06 1.96 Cork 13554 13795 -1.75 11.33 11.39 Donegal 2744 2565 6.98 2.29 2.12 Dublin 51699 53202 -2.83 43.2 43.92 Galway 4676 4784 -2.26 3.91 3.95 Kerry 2472 2432 1.64 2.07 2.01 Kildare 5342 5159 3.55 4.46 4.26 Kilkenny 2035 2040 -0.25 1.7 1.68 Laois 1414 1352 4.59 1.18 1.12 Leitrim 485 447 8.5 0.41 0.37 Limerick 3936 3787 3.93 3.29 3.13 Longford 546 527 3.61 0.46 0.44 Louth 2687 2627 2.28 2.25 2.17 Mayo 2026 2048 -1.07 1.69 1.69 Meath 3959 4128 -4.09 3.31 3.41 Monaghan 971 928 4.63 0.81 0.77 Offaly 1292 1306 -1.07 1.08 1.08 Roscommon 1112 1136 -2.11 0.93 0.94 Sligo 1178 1114 5.75 0.98 0.92 Tipperary 2884 2912 -0.96 2.41 2.4 Waterford 2511 2738 -8.29 2.1 2.26 Westmeath 1675 1650 1.52 1.4 1.36 Wexford 2875 2835 1.41 2.4 2.34 Wicklow 2708 2747 -1.42 2.26 2.27 Click Here to download pdf
New Electric Car Registrations by County 2024
(January- October)County 2024 Units 2023 Units % Change 2024 % Share 2023 % Share Carlow 123 210 -41.43 0.74 0.94 Cavan 77 162 -52.47 0.46 0.73 Clare 232 418 -44.5 1.39 1.87 Cork 1558 2276 -31.55 9.35 10.19 Donegal 202 303 -33.33 1.21 1.36 Dublin 8572 10664 -19.62 51.46 47.76 Galway 490 815 -39.88 2.94 3.65 Kerry 204 309 -33.98 1.22 1.38 Kildare 985 1238 -20.44 5.91 5.54 Kilkenny 230 276 -16.67 1.38 1.24 Laois 162 212 -23.58 0.97 0.95 Leitrim 32 58 -44.83 0.19 0.26 Limerick 435 582 -25.26 2.61 2.61 Longford 47 71 -33.8 0.28 0.32 Louth 327 447 -26.85 1.96 2 Mayo 140 247 -43.32 0.84 1.11 Meath 686 1024 -33.01 4.12 4.59 Monaghan 64 96 -33.33 0.38 0.43 Offaly 114 166 -31.33 0.68 0.74 Roscommon 85 122 -30.33 0.51 0.55 Sligo 95 182 -47.8 0.57 0.82 Tipperary 208 373 -44.24 1.25 1.67 Waterford 361 411 -12.17 2.17 1.84 Westmeath 189 275 -31.27 1.13 1.23 Wexford 418 509 -17.88 2.51 2.28 Wicklow 620 883 -29.78 3.72 3.95
