An EV sold every 100 seconds: Australian demand for electric cars more than doubles
Australian electric vehicle sales more than doubled in the first half of 2026, with one EV sold every 100 seconds. Sales of new EVs reached 157,957, a 117% increase from the same period last year. Petrol and diesel vehicle sales dropped by 14% during the same time.
Australian electric vehicle sales rose sharply in the first half of 2026, with more than double the number of EVs sold compared to the same period last year. Petrol and diesel vehicle sales declined.
The rise in EV sales shows a shift in consumer behavior toward more affordable and sustainable transportation options, driven by cost savings and energy security.
The trend reflects a practical and positive change in how Australians are addressing rising living costs and environmental concerns through everyday choices.
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