car sales

But full-year sales were up 46 percent from 2022, a dealers association reports. Tesla’s Model Y was again top seller in the EV market.

‘This extraordinary result is a testament to the adaptability and resilience of both industry players and consumers alike,’ the FCAI said.

The Department of Transport says it will increase the zero-emission vehicle mandate gradually from 22 percent in 2024 to 100 percent in 2035.

Demand for EVs doesn’t match the supply as private owners have been hit with a cost-of-living crisis, historically high inflation and high energy costs.