REVEALED: Latest Kilkenny car sales figures and trends in 2024
“Retailers remain optimistic as we enter the 242-registration plate sales period,” said Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General
Kilkenny has reflected the national trend with a rise in new car sales for 2024.
The latest figures, which were released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, shows that registrations in 2024 to date are up in the county - Kilkenny has a total of 1316 from January to June this year compared to 1311 in 2023.
Nationally new car registrations for June were down 50% (1,499) when compared to June 2023 (2,990). Registrations year to date are up 1.7% (78,942) on last year (77,602).
Imported used cars have seen a 22.2% (5,165) rise in June 2024, when compared to June 2023 (4,228). Year to date imports are up 25.4% (31,372) on 2023 (25,025).
In June 692 new electric cars were registered, which was 52% lower than the 1,432 registrations in June 2023.
So far this year, 10,747 new electric cars have been registered, a 25% decrease compared to the same period in 2023 (14,307).
In the new car market share by engine type for 2024, Petrol cars lead the new car market at 32.96% followed by Diesel at 22.89%, then Hybrid (Petrol Electric) at 20.11%, Electric at 13.61%, and Plug-in Electric Hybrid at 8.83%.
“Retailers remain optimistic as we enter the 242-registration plate sales period,” said Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General.
“New models coming to the market along with variety of attractive offers will help to boost sales activity in July, the second busiest month for new car sales.”