EV sales outpace petrol cars for first time as Australians dodge soaring fuel costs
Summary
In August, electric vehicles (EVs) sold in Australia exceeded petrol cars for the first time, with over 27,000 EVs sold compared to nearly 26,000 petrol cars. This rise is driven by higher fuel prices, government rules requiring lower car emissions, and more available EV models.Key Facts
- EV sales in August reached a record 27,000, making up about 25% of all new car sales in Australia.
- Petrol cars sold nearly 26,000 units, and diesel cars about 23,600 in the same month.
- If plug-in hybrid cars are included, vehicles using plugs accounted for 36% of new car sales.
- Rising oil prices, partly due to the war in Iran, have made petrol cars more expensive to run.
- A federal vehicle emissions standard introduced last year requires car makers to reduce emissions every year.
- Toyota was the top-selling brand, followed by BYD (Chinese) and Tesla (U.S.).
- The Tesla Model Y was the most popular new model with over 6,400 sales.
- Nearly 200 EV models are now available in Australia, expanding choices for buyers.
- Experts say improving public charging stations, especially outside cities, is important for future EV growth.
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