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Hybrid Cars Gain Popularity In Kildare, Outpacing Electric Vehicle Licenses

Petrol vehicles are the most popular in the county.

New CSO data shows that there were 629 vehicles licensed for the first time in Kildare in September 2024 - but only 74 were fully electric.

Petrol vehicles are the most popular in the county with 203 newly licensed petrol only vehicles, followed by diesel vehicles with 157.

Hybrids accounted for 195 vehicles licenced in Kildare in September.
 
The top 10 vehicle brands in Kildare in September were:
 
1. Volkswagen (99)  
2. Toyota (75)  
3. Audi (65)  
4. BMW (46)  
5. Kia (42)  
6. Skoda (39)  
7. Mercedes Benz (30)  
8. Hyundai (29)  
9. Ford (27)  
10. Honda (21)
 

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