The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has released its figures for new vehicle registrations statistics for 2023, showing that sales of new electric cars were up 45.4% on the previous year with every prospect of a further acceleration in the year ahead.
► 22,789 new electric cars registered in 2023
► Figures reflect further shift to more sustainable choices
A total of 22,789 electric vehicles were registered last year in the country representing an 18.7% share of the total market. In 2022, 15,678 electric car registrations were recorded. At 18.54%, hybrid vehicles accounted for a similar proportion of sales to fully electric cars. ‘Plug-in hybrid’ cars had an 8.28%. share. Combined, these three categories now account for 45.5% of the market.
Total new car registrations for 2023 in Ireland were 121,850 – up 16% on 2022.
Brian Cooke, SIMI director general said that ongoing government support will be key to further growth of electric vehicle sales and also noted that a ‘fit for purpose’ charging infrastructure would be needed to support the market and help Ireland achieve its climate goals.
