Separate AA Ireland survey found 30% of EV drivers do not use ‘unsatisfactory’ public charging network
The number of new electric vehicles licensed for the first time in Ireland fell by 25 per cent in the first half of 2024, new data from the Central Statistics Office showed.
On a monthly basis, there were almost 3,500 new private cars registered for the first time, a decline of 37 per cent. When goods and other new vehicles were included, there was an overall drop in the number licensed during June of 27 per cent year-on-year. Used vehicles rose 19 per cent.
Thirty per cent said they only charge when they need to, regardless of time or location, while 8 per cent take advantage of work-based facilities.
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