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EVs outsell petrol in Australia for the first time, led by China
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In August, electric cars surpassed petrol vehicles in Australia for the first time, with 27,078 EV sales representing 24.9% of the market. The Tesla Model Y was the top-selling model, but the majority of EVs sold were Chinese brands. This shift marks a significant milestone in the country's automotive market.
WHY IT MATTERS
The milestone indicates a growing acceptance of electric vehicles in Australia, potentially influencing future transportation policies and the automotive industry's shift toward sustainable mobility.
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. But look past it, and Australiaโs EV record is almost entirely a Chinese one. moreโฆ
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