September 3, 2026

EVs outsell petrol in Australia for the first time, led by China

EVs outsell petrol in Australia for the first time, led by China
EVs outsell petrol in Australia for the first time, led by China
EVs outsell petrol in Australia for the first time, led by China
EVs outsell petrol in Australia for the first time, led by China

🌍✨ EVs outsell petrol in Australia for the first time, led by China

Why we’re watching: Electric cars outsold petrol cars in Australia for the first time in August.

Battery-electric vehicles hit 27,078 sales, or 24.9% of the new-car market, ahead of both petrol (25,824) and diesel (23,608). 💚

The Tesla Model Y topped every model on sale.

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  • 📌 Key signal: Electric cars outsold petrol cars in Australia for the first time in August. Battery-electric vehicles hit 27,078 sales, or 24.9% of the…
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Reporting curated for GreenTV. Original reporting via Electrek.