New car registrations in Mayo remain very strong
Figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that new car registrations have remained strong in Mayo so far this year.
The 2,043 units registered in Mayo through the end of August represent a 6.41% increase on the same period last year (1,920).
Nationwide, new car registrations for August were up 1% (7,615) when compared to August 2024 (7,546), and year to day, registrations are up 3.4% (116,099) on the same period last year (112,229).
Light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales increased by 56.7% (2,660) compared to August last year (1,697). Year to date, LCVs are up 2.8% (27,593). Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations are up 19.9% (205) compared to August 2024 (171) but year to date are down 9.1% (2,233).
Imported Used Cars have seen a 9.9% (5,964) rise in August 2025 when compared to August 2024 (5,426). Year to date, imports are up 9.48% (46,662) on 2024 (42,621).
In August 2,126 new electric cars (battery electric cars) were registered, which was 69.3% higher than the 1,256 registrations in August 2024. So far this year, 20,656 new electric cars have been registered, representing a 37% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when 15,122 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 26.31%, followed by hybrid (petrol-electric) at 22.35%, clectric at 17.79%, diesel at 17.26%, and plug-in electric hybrid at 14.72%.
Brian Cooke, SIMI director general, commented: “August new car registrations were 1% ahead of the same month last year, with 7,615 units registered. Year-to-date new car sales are just over 3% ahead of last year, with a total of 116,099 new cars registered.
“New battery-electric car registrations increased by 69% when compared to August 2024, with 2,126 units sold, while year-to-date they have reached 20,656 – a 37% increase on the same period last year. This means electric car sales have now recovered to 2023 levels.
“This recovery in EV sales is one that we must build upon and would not have been possible without government incentives. With Budget 2026 fast approaching, the government must recommit to the EV project, extend the current incentives (the SEAI grant, Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) relief, and 0% Benefit-In-Kind threshold), and consider additional targeted measures which focus on the business sector or the second-hand EV market. In addition, investment in the high-powered public charging infrastructure is vital.”
Mr. Cooke concluded: “The battery electric vehicle market is still developing, and any diminution of support will negatively impact widespread EV adoption, which is such a critical part of achieving our climate change goals. Now is the time to invest in the EV project.”
The five top selling new car brands 2025 are Toyota, Volkswagen, Skoda, Hyundai and Kia. The five top new car models 2025 are Hyundai Tucson, Skoda Octavia, Toyota Yaris Cross, Kia Sportage and Toyota RAV4.