Electric cars and hybrids now account for 44% of Irish new car sales

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Sales of new EVs are up 95 per cent on what they were this time last year. Photograph: PA ImagesHybrids and electric cars now account for 44 per cent of the Irish new car sales, compared to 28 per cent for regular petrol cars and 26.9 per cent for diesels.

, despite ongoing delivery delays across the global market due to excess demand and semiconductor shortages that are causing production problems for car makers. Nevertheless, he said feedback from retailers is that July will be very busy, and consumers are advised to shop around for the best deals on new and used cars.

Toyota remains the best-selling new car brand this year, with 11,266 registrations, giving it a 17.3 per cent share of the market. It is followed by Hyundai with 9,175 registrations and VW with 5,370.

 

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