In a global sense, Irish car sales are blip. It seems as if electric car sales will continue to grow in 2026. According to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (Simi), electric car sales have gone up in every single county, so at last battery power is spreading beyond its urban, short-range roots. That has been a growing trend throughout the year, as several very affordable electric models arrived on the scene. Possibly the most important electric car of all will launch in 2026 – Ferrari’s first ever electric model, the Elettrica.

Source: The Irish Times January 03, 2026 14:59 UTC