Half of new car sales in May were Electric

accounting for 22.17%, Hybrid 17.51%, Electric 17.27% and Plug-in Electric Hybrid 7.96%.

New car registrations for the month of May were up 42.7% (7,557) when compared to May 2022 (5,295). Registrations year to date are up 18.2% (74,542) on the same period last year (63,057). Light Commercial vehicles (LCV) are up 76.2% (2,528) compared to May last year (1,435) and year to date are up 31.1% (16,255). HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are also showing an increase of 11.9% (217) in comparison to May 2022 (194). Year to date HGV’s are up 35.6% (1,424).

Imported Used Cars saw a 14.9% (4,486) increase in May 2023, when compared to May 2022 (3,905). Year to date imports are up 5.2% (20,797) on 2022 (19,766).

For the month of May 1,725 new electric vehicles were registered compared to 743 in May 2022 (+132.2). So far this year 12,875 new electric cars have been registered in comparison to +56% (8,258) on the same period 2022.

Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrids and Hybrids continue to increase their market share, with a combined market share (year to date) now of 42.74%. Petrol remains dominant at 32.36%, with Diesel

SIMI also confirmed the top 5 car brands year to date.

5 Top Selling Car Brands 2023 were: 1. TOYOTA, 2. VOLKSWAGEN, 3. HYUNDAI, 4. SKODA, 5. KIA

Top 5 Selling Electric Vehicles (EVs) models 2023: 1. VOLKSWAGEN ID.4, 2. HYUNDAI IONIQ 5, 3. TESLA MODEL Y, 4. SKODA ENYAQ, 5. KIA EV6

The maximum private vehicle electric car grant is set to be reduced to €3500 on the 1st July next. The current maximum grant is €5,000. Time will tell if this affect the increasing trend towards electric vehicles.

COOLMAGORT, BEAUFORT, KILLARNEY, CO KERRY, V93 N6X7

4 Bedroom detached bungalow on c.1.16 acres situated just outside Beaufort Village.

Spacious residence of 1,550 Sq.Ft. on a large site with mountain views. Integrated garage.

Ideal opportunity to acquire a family home with substantial lands to the rear. Viewing available by appointment

CROSSTOWN, KILLARNEY, CO. KERRY V93 A9N4

5 Bedroom detached bungalow on c.0.44 acre elevated site situated approx. 7.5km from Killarney town.

Bright spacious accommodation extending to 1,775 Sq.Ft. with additional garage / granny flat (550 Sq.Ft.)

Ideal opportunity to purchase an attractive detached family home with superb mountain & countryside views.

Viewing available by appointment.