An EV sold every 100 seconds: Australian demand for electric cars more than doubles
Summary
Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia more than doubled in the first half of 2026, reaching 157,957 vehicles sold, or one EV every 100 seconds. EVs made up one-quarter of new cars sold, while sales of petrol and diesel vehicles dropped by 14%. The growth is supported by government policies and increasing fuel costs.Key Facts
- EV sales increased by 117% compared to the same period last year.
- There were about 104,000 battery electric vehicles and 54,000 plug-in hybrids sold in six months.
- As of June 2026, Australia had 612,000 EVs on the road, aiming for 1 million by next year.
- The Australian Capital Territory leads with 44% of new car registrations as EVs.
- Nearly 200 different EV models were available in 2026, helped by a national vehicle efficiency standard.
- Public EV charging stations grew to 4,268 locations nationwide.
- Electric trucks and vans still make up less than 1% of their market.
- Some states, like Queensland, continue investing in diesel vehicles, slowing their transition to electric transport.
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