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The decline in new registrations in Louth continued, with the most recent figures showing a decline in new registrations in the county for the fourth consecutive month.
The Irish Society of the Automobile Industry (SIMI) published last week its official statistics on the 241 registrations of new vehicles during the month of June. In June, 36 new cars were registered in Louth, compared to 51 in June last year and a drop of more than 29%. .
The decline in new electric vehicle (EV) registrations also continued in Louth. So far this year, 224 new electric cars have been registered in Louth, compared to 301 at the same time last year and a drop of 25. 6%.
While petrol cars remain the most popular, there has been a 6. 4% drop in the number of petrol cars registered in Louth so far this year, compared to the same period last year.
Nationally, new car registrations in June decreased by 50% (1499) compared to June 2023 (2990). Year-to-date contributions increased by 1. 7% (78,942) compared to the same time last year (77,602). Imported used cars saw an increase of 22. 2% (5,165) in June 2024, with June 2023 (4,228).
In June, 692 new electric cars were registered, 52% less than the 1,432 registrations in June 2023. So far this year, 10,747 new electric cars have been registered, a decrease of 25% compared to the same period in 2023, when 14,307 new electric cars were registered. The cars were registered. The cars were registered.
In the percentage of the new car market by engine by 2024, gasoline cars lead the new car market with 32. 96%, followed by diesel with 22. 89%, then hybrids (gasoline electric) with 20. 11%, electric with 13. 61%, and plug-in electric hybrids. . to 8. 83%.
Commenting on the latest figures, Brian Cooke, chief executive of SIMI, said that “the decline in the new electric car market continues to highlight the government’s need to transition to electric vehicles, with tactics to inspire the market for individuals and businesses. “car buyers. .
“Expanding customer incentives and in-kind benefits, as well as investments in charging infrastructure, will increase customer and business confidence and inspire buy-in. “
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