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Petrol Remains the Most Popular Engine Type in 2025

Electric, hybrid, and plug-in vehicles made up 56.2% of new car registrations in Ireland in 2025, with battery-electric sales rising 35% to a record 23,601 units.

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There was a 3% rise in the number of new cars that were registered last year compared to the previous year.

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Irish TimesIrish Times
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Irish sales of battery EVs rose by 35% last year, says Simi

While overall car registrations rose by 3% last year, sales of petrol and diesel models declined as a percentage of the total figure

·Dublin, Ireland
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Irish ExaminerIrish Examiner
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124,954 new cars registered in Ireland in 2025, with EVs up 35%

Electric and hybrid vehicles now dominate more than half of Ireland’s car market as overall registrations continue to rise

·Ireland
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RTÉRTÉ
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Petrol remains the most popular engine type in 2025

There was a 3% rise in the number of new cars that were registered last year compared to the previous year.

·Ireland
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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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