Jennifer Whitmore
Question:211. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the total number of cars registered, by fuel type in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57067/23]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
211. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the total number of cars registered, by fuel type in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57067/23]
View answerVehicle registration is a matter for Revenue. However, for the Deputy's information, the table below provides a breakdown of the total licenced car fleet by fuel type as of 31 December 2023. These figures represent the number of vehicles for there is a current payment of Motor Tax on record, regardless of year of registration.
Fuel Type |
Number Of Vehicles |
% of Overall Number |
DIESEL |
1,268,812 |
54.62 |
DIESEL/ELECTRIC |
6,593 |
0.28 |
DIESEL/PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC |
1,867 |
0.08 |
ELECTRIC |
57,730 |
2.49 |
ETHANOL/PETROL |
6,491 |
0.28 |
GAS |
139 |
0.01 |
OTHER |
13 |
0.00 |
PETROL |
811,818 |
34.95 |
PETROL & GAS |
905 |
0.04 |
PETROL/ELECTRIC |
124,149 |
5.34 |