Tesla tops Irish new car sales in December, defying European sales slump The JournalNew electric cars licensed last year up 36% on 2024 – CSO RTE.ieNumber of new private electric cars licensed rose by 36% last year The Irish TimesNew electric car registrations show significant recovery in 2025 Irish ExaminerNew car sales in Laois show over 10% increase according to 2025 figures Laois Today