New Battery Electric Vehicle registrations reached a record level for 2025 despite a dip in November.
New car registrations for the month were down 25.2% (838) when compared to November 2024 (1,121).
According to the latest figures from Society of the Irish Motor Industry, registrations year to date are up 3.1% (124,680) on the same period last year (120,893).
Petrol cars continue as the new car market leader at 25.14%, followed by Hybrid (Petrol Electric) at 22.51%, Electric at 18.79%, Diesel at 17.1%, and Plug-in Electric Hybrid at 14.84%.
Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General, said that despite new battery electric car registrations declining by 32% in November compared to the same month last year, it has not undermined the overall BEV market.
"In 2025, we have now surpassed the previous record year of 2023 for BEV registrations," said Mr Cooke.
"To the end of November 23,431 BEVs have been registered, a 37% increase on the same period last year and a 3% increase on 2023. This growth in new BEV registrations has been reflected in every county this year," he said.
In the commercial vehicle sector, both light and heavy commercial vehicles experienced strong activity in November.
Light Commercial Vehicle registrations increased by 95% increase for the month and by 6% year-to-date.
Heavy Goods Vehicle registrations saw a 17% increase in November, although registrations are 7% down on last year.
"With the end of the year fast approaching, the Industry's focus will firmly be set towards its key selling period at the start of 2026, with generous new car incentives for customers across all brands and market segments on offer," said Mr Cooke.
Imported Used Cars have seen a 28.4% (6,373) rise in November 2025, when compared to November 2024 (4,962), while year to date imports are up 14.4% (66,825) on 2024 (58,408).
