EV sales outpace petrol cars for first time as Australians dodge soaring fuel costs

Australia’s electric‑vehicle market hit a new milestone in August, with over 27,000 EVs sold—more than any single month before—accounting for nearly a quarter of all new car sales. The surge reflects soaring fuel costs and recent government incentives that make clean cars more attractive. Electric models outpaced both petrol and diesel rivals, signaling a rapid shift toward greener transportation. The trend underscores the growing momentum of Australia’s shift to sustainable mobility.

New record for Australia as more than 27,000 EVs sold in August, driven by the rising cost of fuel and new government policyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastElectric vehicle sales in Australia exceeded petrol cars for the first time last month as a transformation driven by high fuel prices and government policy encouraging clean car uptake accelerated.More than 27,000 EVs were sold in August, a new record for a single month and representing 24.9% of new cars sold. The climate-friendly technology surpassed both petrol vehicles (nearly 26,000 sold) and diesel cars (23,600). Continue reading...