EVs and hybrids approach half of Australian new car sales amid ongoing fuel crisis
The market share of EVs (21.03%) and plug-in hybrids (10.58%) sold between April and June were both records. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAPView image in fullscreenThe market share of EVs (21.03%) and plug-in hybrids (10.58%) sold between April and June were both records. It is the lowest-ever market share for petrol-powered vehicles and their biggest-ever quarterly drop, the AAA says.When the AAA’s EV index began recording data in 2022, ICE cars accounted for nine out of ever 10 sold.Explore more on these topicsTransportElectric vehiclesMotoringPetrol pricesnewsShareReuse this content
- ▪The market share of EVs (21.03%) and plug-in hybrids (10.58%) sold between April and June were both records.
- ▪Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAPView image in fullscreenThe market share of EVs (21.03%) and plug-in hybrids (10.58%) sold between April and June were both records.
- ▪It is the lowest-ever market share for petrol-powered vehicles and their biggest-ever quarterly drop, the AAA says.When the AAA’s EV index began recording data in 2022, ICE cars accounted for nine out of ever 10 sold.Explore more on these t
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The market share of EVs (21.03%) and plug-in hybrids (10.58%) sold between April and June were both records. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAPView image in fullscreenThe market share of EVs (21.03%) and plug-in hybrids (10.58%) sold between April and June were both records. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAPTransportEVs and hybrids approach half of Australian new car sales amid ongoing fuel crisisAustralians bought EVs and hybrids at nearly same rate as petrol cars between April and June, Australian Automobile Association data shows Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Ben SmeeSun 2 Aug 2026 01.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 2 Aug 2026 01.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAustralians are now buying electric and hybrid vehicles at the same rate as traditional petrol-powered…
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