New Car Registrations down 50% in June 2024

The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) today released their official 241 new vehicle registration statistics for June. 

New car registrations for June were down 50% (1,499) when compared to June 2023 (2,990). Registrations year to date are up 1.7% (78,942) on the same period last year (77,602). 

Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) declined by 35.8% (688) compared to June last year (1,072). Year to date LCVs are up 17.8% (20,229). HGVs (Heavy Goods Vehicles) registrations are down 1.6% (127) in comparison to June 2023 (129). Year to date HGVs are up 17.9% (1,826).

Imported Used Cars have seen a 22.2% (5,165) rise in June 2024, when compared to June 2023 (4,228). Year-to-date imports are up 25.4% (31,372) on 2023 (25,025).

In June 692 new electric cars were registered, which was 52% lower than the 1,432 registrations in June 2023. So far this year, 10,747 new electric cars have been registered which is a 25% decrease compared to the same period in 2023 when 14,307 electric cars were registered. In the new car market share by engine type for 2024, Petrol cars lead the new car market at 32.96% followed by Diesel at 22.89%, then Hybrid (Petrol Electric) at 20.11%, Electric at 13.61%, and Plug-in Electric Hybrid at 8.83%.

Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General commented: “In June new car registrations declined by 50% on the same month last year. Following four consecutive months of decline, new car registrations for the first half of the year stand at 78,942 units, a marginal increase in 2023. Both light and heavy commercial vehicle registrations saw a decline in sales for the month of June, but the activity remains strong in the commercial fleet. New electric car registrations continue to experience a decline in sales, with June registrations falling by 52% to 692 units. From January to June, a total of 10,747 new electric cars were registered, marking a 25% decrease from the same period the previous year. 

The decline in the new EV car market continues to highlight the need for Government to support the EV transition, with ways to incentivise the market for both private and company car buyers. Extending consumer incentives and Benefit-in-Kind support, along with investment in charging infrastructure will build consumer and business confidence and encourage uptake. Retailers remain optimistic as we enter the 242-registration plate sales period, and with new models coming to the market along with a variety of attractive offers are positive that this will help to boost sales activity in July, the second busiest month for new car sales.”

2024 Total New Vehicle Stats

• New Car sales total year to date (2024) 78,942 v (2023) 77,602 +1.7%

• New Car sales total year to date (2024) 78,942 v (2019) 80,758 -2.2%

• New Car sales total June (2024) 1,499 v (2023) 2,990 -49.9% 

• New Car sales total June (2024) 1,499 v (2019) 1,408 +6.5% 

• Light Commercial Vehicles sales year to date (2024) 20,229 v (2023) 17,179 +17.8%

• Light Commercial Vehicles sales year to date (2024) 20,229 v (2019) 15,317 +32.1%

• New Light Commercial Vehicles sales total June (2024) 688 v (2023) 1,072 -35.8%

• New Light Commercial Vehicles sales total June (2024) 688 v (2019) 747 -7.9%

• Heavy Goods Vehicles total sales year to date (2024) 1,826 v (2023) 1,549 +17.9%

• Heavy Goods Vehicles total sales year to date (2024) 1,826 v (2019) 1,474 +23.9%

• New Heavy Goods Vehicles total sales June (2024) 127 v (2023) 129 -1.6%

• New Heavy Goods Vehicles total sales June (2024) 127 v (2019) 265 -52.1%

• New Buses/ Coaches sales year to date (2024) 477 v (2023) 221 +115.8%

• New Buses/ Coaches total sales June (2024) 52 v (2023) 26 +100%

• Used Car Imports total year to date (2024) 31,372 v (2023) 25,025 +25.4%

• Used Car Imports total year to date (2024) 31,372 v (2019) 53,126 -40.9%

• Used Car Imports total June (2024) 5,165 v (2023) 4,228 +22.2%

• Used Car Imports total June (2024) 5,165 v (2019) 8,060 -35.9%

• New Electric Vehicles sales total year to date (2024) 10,747 v (2023) 14,307 -24.9%

• New Electric Vehicles sales total year to date (2024) 10,747 v (2019) 1,954 +450%

• New Electric Vehicles sales total June (2024) 692 v (2023) 1,432 -51.7%

• New Electric Vehicles sales total June (2024) 692 v (2019) 53 +1,205.7%

• 5 Top Selling New Car Brands 2024 were: 1. TOYOTA, 2. VOLKSWAGEN, 3. SKODA, 4. HYUNDAI, 5. KIA    

• 5 Top New Car Model’s 2024 were: 1. HYUNDAI TUCSON, 2. SKODA OCTAVIA, 3. KIA SPORTAGE, 4. TOYOTA RAV 4, 5. TOYOTA YARIS CROSS

• 5 Top Selling Electric Vehicles (EVs) Brands 2024: 1. VOLKSWAGEN, 2.TESLA, 3.HYUNDAI, 4.BYD, 5.KIA    

• 5 Top Selling Electric Vehicle Models (EVs) 2024: 1. VOLKSWAGEN ID.4, 2. TESLA MODEL Y, 3. TESLA MODEL 3, 4. HYUNDAI KONA, 5. MG MG

• Top Selling Car (June) 2024: TESLA MODEL 3

• Top Selling Electric Car (June) 2024: TESLA MODEL 3

• Market share by engine type 2024: Petrol 32.96%, Diesel 22.89%, Hybrid (Petrol Electric) 20.11%, Electric 13.61%, Plug-In Electric Hybrid 8.83%

• Tables below shows total new car registrations by county 2024 and total new electric car registrations by county 2024.  

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For further information: Teresa Noone, SIMI, Tel: 087 792 8844 Email tnoone@simi.ie