New car sales up 7.5% in Mayo for the first half of the year
New car registrations in Mayo outpaced the nationwide trend in the 251 period, as indicated by official figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
The 1,391 registrations in Mayo for the first half of the year represent a 7.5% increase on the same period in 2024.
In the country as a whole, registrations year to date are up 3.5% (81,750) on the same period last year (78,979).
In June alone, new car registrations nationwide were up 63.5 % (2,441) when compared to June 2024 (1,493). Light commercial vehicle (LCV) increased by 54.1% (1,054) compared to June last year (684), but year to date are down 6.7% (18,820). Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations are up 3.2% (128) in comparison to June 2024 (124) but year to date are down 9.3% (1,649).
Imported used cars have seen a 10.6% (5,713) rise in June 2025 when compared to June 2024 (5,164). Year to date, imports are up 8.1% (33,896) on 2024 (31,370).
Last month, 1,246 new electric cars were registered, which was 81.9% higher than the 685 registrations in June 2024. So far this year, 13,631 new electric cars have been registered, representing a 27% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 10,737 electric cars were registered.
In the new car market share by engine type for 2025, petrol cars continue as the new car market leader at 27.23%, followed by hybrid (petrol-electric) at 22.77%, diesel at 17.26%, electric at 16. %, and plug-in electric hybrid at 14.46%.
SIMI director general Brian Cooke has welcomed the positive results for June the year to date. He said: “The most notable statistic for the half of the year has been the performance of battery electric vehicle sales, which have shown consistent growth each month. EV registrations in June increased by 82% in comparison with June last year, with 1,246 units sold, while year to date new EV registrations reached 13,631 – a 27% increase on the first half of last year.
“EVs represent nearly 17% of new cars sold this year. While this is clearly a positive development, it should be highlighted that EV sales are behind 2023 levels (14,307), and extension of government supports is still vital in the establishment of the EV market.
“The commercial vehicle sector experienced mixed results, with the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market up 54.1% in June and down 6.7% year to date. Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations are up 3.2% in June and down 9.3% year to date. Overall, commercial vehicle sales continued to reflect the uncertain business environment at present.”
Mr. Cooke concluded: “July marks the commencement of the 252 sales period, along with the debut of the new green ‘flash’ on license registration plates for zero-emission vehicles, and we look forward to seeing the new EV plate on Irish roads.”
The five top selling new car brands this year so far are Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Skoda and Kia. The five top new car models are Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Yaris Cross, Kia Sportage and Skoda Octavia.