Electrified vehicles make up 46% of Australian new vehicle sales
03-06-2026 06:36 via autotalk.co.nz

Electrified vehicles make up 46% of Australian new vehicle sales

Electrified vehicles accounted for 46% of all new vehicle sales in Australia during May, with battery electric vehicles reaching a record 20% market share, according to the latest VFACTS data. Australians purchased 100,206 new vehicles during the month, down 4.8% compared with May 2025, but demand for battery electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models continued […]
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