New car registrations increase in Mayo

New car registrations in Mayo have increased by 6.9 per cent on the same period last year.

Figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show there was 2,325 new cars registered in Mayo in October, an increase on the 2,175 last October.

In the country as a whole, registrations year to date are up six per cent (130,754) on the same period last year (123,855).

In October, 1,092 new electric cars (battery electric cars) were registered, a 55 per cent increase from the 706 registrations in October 2025. 

So far this year, 36,270 new electric cars have been registered, representing a 57 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2025, when 23,082 electric cars were registered.

Imported Used Cars have seen a 15 per cent (7,831) increase in October 2026, when compared to October 2025 (6,791). Year to date imports are up 32 per cent (79,969) on 2025 (60,452).

Emma Mitchell, Operations Director, SIMI, commenting:“October’s new car market saw a 15% increase in new car registrations when compared to the same month last year, with 2,501 units registered. Year-to-date new car sales are 6% ahead of last year, with a total of 130,754 new cars registered. Demand for new battery electric vehicles remained strong in October, helped by government support and market offerings. 

"1,092 units were registered, compared to 706 in October 2025. Year-to-date BEV sales reached 36,270 units, a 57% increase on the same period last year. 

"Growth is being seen across the country, including strong increases in both urban and rural areas, with 61% of new electric cars registered outside Dublin this year. BEVs are now the most popular powertrain for Irish new car buyers so far this year.”