2025 new car registrations up 3pc, EV registrations increase by over 35pc – Autotrade.ie
Automotive Publications
AutoTrade.ie
TyreTrade.ie
FactorFocus.ie
CVWorkshop.ie
Bodyshop.ie
Total new car registrations for 2025 reached 124,954, representing a three per cent increase when compared to 2024 (121,316), according to the latest figures published by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
A total of 23,601 new electric cars were registered in 2025, an increase of 35.1 per cent from the 17,460 registrations seen in 2024.
Imported used cars saw 71,813 registrations in 2025, an increase of 16.6 per cent on 2024 (61,583).
New light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations in 2025 saw an increase of seven per cent (32,779) compared to 2024 (30,669). New Heavy goods vehicle registrations (HGV) decreased by 5.1 per cent (2,715) in comparison to 2024 (2,862).
Market share for 2025 sees petrol accounting for 25.11 per cent, hybrid 22.48 per cent, electric 18.89 per cent, diesel 17.09 per cent, and plug-in hybrid 14.82 per cent.
Petrol remains the most popular engine type of choice for 2025, despite a decline in market share. Electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles have gained momentum, accounting for over 56 per cent of the market.
Automatic transmissions account for 75.25 per cent of the market share in 2025, while manual transmissions have declined to 24.73 per cent.
The hatchback continues to remain Ireland’s top-selling car body type of 2025. Grey has retained the top-selling colour title for the 10th year running.
The Hyundai Tucson was the top-selling new car in 2025, while Toyota remains Ireland’s most popular car brand for the 5th consecutive year.
Volkswagen was the top-selling electric vehicle brand last year, with its ID.4 the best-selling new EV in 2025.
The 261 sales period has now commenced, and the Irish Motor Industry is optimistic for the year ahead,” said Brian Cooke, SIMI director general. “Retailers and manufacturers have a variety of offers and different models available for both new and used cars to suit all buyers, making it a good time to shop around.” 
