EV sales plunge 24% in 2024 as Irish car market shows mixed results

EV sales plunge 24% in 2024 as Irish car market shows mixed results

Electric vehicle sales in Ireland dropped dramatically in 2024, with new registrations falling by 23.6% to 17,459 units compared to 22,852 in 2023, according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI). The sharp decline in EV sales coincided with the reduction of the SEAI grant from €5,000 to €3,500. However, … Read more

EV sales plunge 25% despite 'perfect market conditions,' industry warns

EV sales plunge 25% despite ‘perfect market conditions,’ industry warns

Electric vehicle sales in Ireland have dropped dramatically in 2024, with industry leaders calling for immediate government action to restore consumer confidence despite what they describe as ideal market conditions for EV adoption. The Central Statistics Office reports a 25% decline in EV sales during the first 11 months of 2024, even as charging infrastructure … Read more