Share of electric cars up to one-quarter of total
The number of new private electric cars licensed in July rose by 82% when compared with July 2025 (7,216 vs 3,973), CSO data shows.
This means the share of electric vehicles (EVs) among new private cars from January to July 2026 was 26%, compared with 17% in the same period of 2025.
The total number of new private cars licensed in July 2026 increased by 2% when compared with July 2025 (20,322 vs 19,923).
The number of used (imported) cars licensed grew by 28% in July 2026 when compared with July 2025 (8,508 vs 6,640).
Imports
The share of electric vehicles (EVs) among used (imported) cars from January to July 2026 was 11%, compared with 4% in the same period of 2025.
The number of new plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) licensed in July 2026 decreased by 5% in comparison with July 2025 (2,926 vs 3,080).
The year-to-date share of PHEVs in 2026 among new private cars was comparable with 2025 at 15%.
The combined share of petrol and diesel cars among new private cars licensed from January to July 2026 was down in comparison with 2025 (33% vs 44%).
Overall, Toyota was the most popular make of new private car licensed in July, while the Volkswagen ID.4 was the most popular make of electric car.