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Kildare Sees Slight Uptick In New Car Registrations For 2024

In 2024, Kildare saw 1,025 electric vehicles registered, down from 1,261 in 2023

Kildare experienced an uptick in new car registrations in 2024, with 5,401 new cars registered in the county, marking a 3.93% increase compared to the 5,197 units registered in 2023.

In terms of market share, Kildare now accounts for 4.46% of all new car registrations in Ireland, up from 4.25% the previous year.

While Kildare saw a rise in new car registrations overall, the county's electric vehicle (EV) sector faced a dip.

In 2024, Kildare saw 1,025 electric vehicles registered, down from 1,261 in 2023 - a decline of 18.72%.

Despite this, the county's share of the national electric vehicle market remains large, with the county holding 5.87% of total EV registrations, up slightly from 5.52% the previous year.

Petrol remains the most popular engine type for 2024, while Electric, Hybrid, and Plug-in Hybrid account for over 45% of the market. 

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