NEW car registrations in Limerick have increased by 6.5 per cent in 2024, compared to last year.
According to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), 2,059 cars were registered in Limerick in the first three months of 2024, compared to 1,933 in the same period last year.
The sale of electric vehicles (EVs), however, has seen a considerable drop in Limerick so far in 2024, with 182 EVs registered this year, compared to 244 in 2023.
Brian Cooke, director general of SIMI, said that the decrease in EV sales “highlights the ongoing challenge of transitioning to electrification, as we move into the mainstream car market.
“The electrification of the fleet requires increased collaboration between all stakeholders to bridge this current chasm in the market.”
