Written answers
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Departmental Data
Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of cars registered, by fuel type in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57067/23]
Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Vehicle 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 |
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