EV car sales up by 35% in Cavan in 2022
There was mixed news when it came to local car sales for last year with new registrations down slightly, but electric vehicles up significantly.
The number of electric vehicles sold in Cavan in 2022 broke the 100 barrier for the first time - 103 - up from just 76 in 2021. That equates to an increase of 35.53% in the sector.
In Monaghan, though starting from a lower level the jump in EV ownership was even more pronounced - up from 23 to 59, an increase of 156.52%.
Nationally, petrol remains the most popular engine type for 2022, despite a decline in its market share last year (32.16%) while hybrid, electric and plug-in hybrid continued to gain market share in 2022 and now account for 41% of the market. EV alone account for 14% of the market.
In Cavan the number of new registrations decreased by -4.75%, from 1,137 in 2021 to 1,083 last year.
Nationally there was a marginal increase (0.3%) in new cars registered in 2022 compared to 2021.
“The electric car segment continues to grow strongly with 15,678 new electric cars registered in 2022, an increase of 81% on 2021," said Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General. "Looking forward to the new 231 registration period, retailers are reporting strong new car orders, which will also attract vital trade-ins for the used car market.
"Like the last two years, we again are expecting further growth in electric vehicles sales this year, however the extent of this growth will be determined not only by supply but also Government support in the EV project, both in terms of extending the current EV grant support and supporting investment in the national charging infrastructure.
"The combination of Government support and Industry investment is essential if we want to create an active used EV market in as short a timeframe as possible. We have a huge challenge in reaching emission reduction targets over the next decade and this can only be achieved with the right economic and taxation environment that support the sale of new low and zero emissions vehicles.”