FCAI

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.

04/03/2026

📊 VFACTS February 2026: China becomes Australia’s largest source of vehicles

For the first time on record, China was Australia’s largest source market for new vehicles in a single month, according to February VFACTS data released today.

🚗 22,362 vehicles sourced from China were sold in February, ahead of Japan (21,671), Thailand (19,493) and South Korea (11,913). Japan had been Australia’s leading source of vehicles since 1998.

The result highlights how rapidly the Australian automotive landscape is evolving.

Since 2020:
• 10 new brands have entered the Australian market
• Six launched in just the past two years
• Nine of those new entrants manufacture vehicles in China

Australia remains one of the most open and competitive automotive markets in the world, allowing new brands to establish dealer networks and compete on price, technology and design.

📉 Overall market results:
• 90,712 vehicles sold in February
• Down 4.5% compared with February 2025

⚡ Electric vehicles also reached a new milestone, with BEVs accounting for 11.8% of total sales from all sources in February, the highest monthly share on record.

🏆 Top brands for February
1️⃣ Toyota – 13,606
2️⃣ Mazda – 7,042
3️⃣ Ford – 6,907
4️⃣ Kia – 6,710
5️⃣ Hyundai – 6,266

🚘 Top selling models
• Ford Ranger
• Toyota HiLux
• Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
• Mazda CX-5
• Isuzu D-Max

More details here 👉 https://www.fcai.com.au/china-no-1-source-market-in-february/

18/02/2026

The first results under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard are in.

It's an important milestone for manufacturers who have rapidly expanded their low and zero emission offerings. 🚗⚡

More than 100 EV models are now available to Australian consumers, reflecting the scale of investment and planning underway across the sector.

However, the challenge ahead is significant.

• Battery EVs accounted for 8.3% of new vehicle sales in 2025
• Targets tighten sharply each year through to 2029
• Compliance will require materially stronger consumer uptake

As the targets step down, the rate of improvement required becomes much steeper. 📉

The long term success of the NVES will not depend on supply alone. It will depend on demand. At present, EV demand remains subdued relative to the trajectory required.

If Australia is to meet increasingly stringent emissions targets, policy settings that support consumer confidence and affordability will be critical. 🔋

See more here 👉https://www.fcai.com.au/first-nves-report-released

First NVES report released

10/02/2026

🚗⚡ Why balance matters in Australia’s EV transition

Australia’s electric vehicle transition will only succeed if consumer demand keeps pace with growing supply.

FCAI has made a submission to Treasury’s review of the Electric Car Discount, highlighting the role of targeted demand-side incentives in supporting consumer uptake of battery electric vehicles.

Manufacturers have responded to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard by expanding the range of BEVs available to Australian consumers, with more than 100 models now on sale. But supply-side regulation alone will not deliver the transition.

Consumer demand remains sensitive to upfront cost, total cost of ownership and access to charging infrastructure. Demand-side measures such as the FBT exemption continue to play an important role as the market matures.

🌏 International experience shows that abrupt removal of incentives can slow adoption, while stable and predictable policy settings support sustained growth.

FCAI’s submission calls for:
• demand-side incentives to complement the NVES
• reforms that improve equity and accessibility for consumers
• tariff settings that support electrified light commercial vehicles

A successful transition must balance ambition with affordability and consumer choice.

Read more 👉 https://www.fcai.com.au/balanced-incentives-essential-for-ev-transition/

04/02/2026

🚗 January 2026 VFACTS: a steady start to the year

Australia’s new vehicle market opened 2026 on stable footing, with 87,092 vehicles sold in January, up 0.3 per cent on the same month last year. 📊

Demand remains broadly consistent across key segments, with Australians continuing to choose vehicles that suit work, family and lifestyle needs.

🔋 Electrified trends continue to evolve
• Petrol vehicle sales fell 14 per cent
• Plug-in hybrid sales rose to 5.9 per cent of the market
• Hybrid and battery electric vehicle uptake remained steady overall

🌏 Supply landscape shifting
Vehicles sourced from China increased strongly year on year, reinforcing its position as a major supplier alongside established sources.

📍 State results were mixed, with Victoria and NSW recording growth, while several other states saw softer conditions.

More VFACTS data is available via the FCAI website 👉 https://www.fcai.com.au/australias-new-vehicle-market-remains-resilient-2/

06/01/2026

🚗🚙 Australia’s favourite cars of 2025 are in 🚙🚗

The latest VFACTS data shows what Australians chose most in 2025 and the key trends shaping the new vehicle market 📊.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🛠️ 🏄🪜🚴 🏏 Once again, SUVs and utes dominated the market, with the Ford Ranger leading the way as Australia’s top-selling vehicle, followed by the Toyota RAV4, Toyota HiLux, Ford Everest and Toyota Prado, signalling that Australians are buying the vehicles that suit their needs and wants.

⚡🔌 Plug-in hybrid vehicles recorded the fastest growth, while hybrids continued to gain momentum as a practical lower-emissions choice. Battery electric vehicles remained a smaller share of the market.

🇯🇵 🇹🇭 🇨🇳 🇰🇷 Asia continues to underpin Australia’s vehicle market. Japan, Thailand, China and Korea together supplied more than four in every five new vehicles sold.

📈 In total, more than 1.2 million new vehicles were sold in 2025, with buyers choosing from an increasingly diverse range of models, powertrains and price points.

👉 Full VFACTS results are available at https://www.fcai.com.au/australias-new-vehicle-market-remains-resilient/

02/12/2025

Strong momentum for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) in November’s VFACTS results ⚡🚗

Australia recorded 97,037 new vehicle sales, with PHEVs the fastest-growing segment:
• 4,768 sold in November (+83.3 per cent)
• 47,565 year to date (+130.6 per cent)

Petrol sales fell 18.1 per cent compared to last November. Australia recorded 97,037 new vehicle sales in November, down 2.1 per cent on last year.

Read more here 👉 https://www.fcai.com.au/plug-in-hybrids-build-momentum-as-petrol-declines/

05/11/2025

📊 October sales: Hybrids shifting the needle on electrified cars ⚡🚗 ⛽

Australia’s new vehicle market stayed steady in October with 99,588 sales, up 1.2% on last year. Year-to-date, sales reached 1,014,027 — down slightly (1.1%) on 2024.

🔋 The big story? Hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) sales surged.
• Hybrids made up 17.8% of all sales (up 25% on October 2024)
• PHEVs reached 4.7% (up 95%)
• Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) held steady at 7.3%

Australians are increasingly choosing hybrid and PHEV models as a practical path towards lower emissions.

🚙 SUVs continued to dominate, making up 61.7% of sales - medium SUVs represent one in four of all sales.

Read more about the latest VFACTS data here 👉 https://www.fcai.com.au/hybrids-gain-momentum-in-october-market/

18/09/2025

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries notes today’s announcement by the Federal Government on Australia’s 2035 climate change target.

🔗 Read the full media release: https://www.fcai.com.au/statement-on-2035-climate-target/