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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is the peak representative organization for companies who distribute new passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles in Australia.

03/07/2026

Australia’s new vehicle market is changing quickly.

Battery electric vehicles accounted for 23.4 per cent of sales from all sources in June, after starting FY2025-26 at 6.9 per cent.

The month-by-month trend shows a clear acceleration through the first half of 2026, as more consumers consider EVs alongside hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.

Read more here 👉 https://www.fcai.com.au/new-vehicle-market-records-strongest-month-ever/

03/06/2026

⚡ Australians are changing the type of vehicles they buy.

New VFACTS data released today shows a shift away from petrol and diesel vehicles towards electrified alternatives.

📈 Battery electric vehicles reached a record milestone in May 2026

🔋 BEVs accounted for 20 per cent of all new vehicle sales from all sources, the highest monthly market share recorded to date

🚗 Australians purchased 100,206 new vehicles during May

⚡ Electrified vehicles overall, including battery electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, accounted for 46 per cent of all new vehicle sales

The shift is especially clear in Australia’s largest market segment: SUVs

📊 Compared with May 2025:

✅ Electric SUV sales increased 167%
✅ Plug-in hybrid SUV sales increased 377%
⬇️ Petrol SUV sales declined 31%
⬇️ Diesel SUV sales declined 41%

The shift is particularly evident in the SUV segment, where consumer preferences are changing rapidly. Today’s SUV buyer is increasingly choosing hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric options.

As adoption accelerates, infrastructure must keep pace.

🔌 More EVs on Australian roads means charging infrastructure is becoming increasingly important.

Read more here 👉 https://www.fcai.com.au/electrified-vehicle-sales-hit-46-per-cent-in-may/

05/05/2026

Australians are making the switch to electric vehicles in a big way ⚡🚗

EVs made up 16.4% of all new vehicle sales in April 2026 – that’s roughly one in every six vehicles sold.

At the same time, the overall market remains strong 💪
A total of 92,591 vehicles were sold in April, up 2.2% on last year, despite global uncertainty and the prospect of further interest rate rises.

What’s driving the shift?
📈 More EV models entering the market (now around 110 available)
⛽ Rising petrol prices
🏛️ Continued support through the Electric Car Discount

But growth brings new challenges ⚠️
Stronger EV uptake is increasing demand for public charging infrastructure, and that demand will need to be matched by a step change in both public and private investment. 🔌

Market insights:
🚘 Toyota remained the top brand (15,185 sales)
📊 BYD ranked #2 with an 8.3% market share
🌏 Vehicles sourced from China accounted for around 30% of total sales

Top selling models included the Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.

The Australian automotive market remains resilient, and the transition to lower-emissions vehicles is accelerating. The next step is ensuring the charging infrastructure is there to support it.

Read more here 👉 https://www.fcai.com.au/evs-sales-spike-to-one-in-six-sold-during-april/

07/04/2026

⚡ Electric vehicle sales surge in March

The latest VFACTS data shows electric vehicles reached their highest ever share of the Australian market in March 2026.

🔋 15,839 battery electric vehicles sold*
📈 14.6% market share
⬆️ Up from 7.5% in March 2025

Overall, 105,058 vehicles were sold in March, down 3.3% compared with the same time last year.

The increase reflects growing interest in EVs, but short term factors may be influencing demand.

Recent disruption to fuel supply following conflict in the Middle East, along with the review of the EV fringe benefits tax concession, may be shaping consumer decisions.

The industry has invested heavily in electrification, with more than 100 EV models now available in Australia. A sustained shift will depend on continued improvements in charging infrastructure, particularly in regional areas and for drivers without access to home charging.

*Includes EV sales from all sources.

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