FCAI

06/10/2026

Australia’s new vehicle market continues to shift as buyers embrace a broader range of powertrains.

September brought significant growth in battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales, while petrol and diesel sales declined sharply.

The results highlight how greater model choice and growing competition are reshaping Australian buying preferences.

Read the September VFACTS results here https://www.fcai.com.au/sales-edge-higher-amid-shifting-buyer-preferences/

04/09/2026

For the first time ever, battery electric vehicle sales have eclipsed petrol vehicle sales in Australia.

During August 2026, 27,078 BEVs were reported - that's 1,254 more than the 25,824 petrol vehicles sold during the month.

The result marks a significant shift in Australia’s vehicle market and demonstrates the rapid pace at which consumer preferences are changing.

Greater model choice and intensifying competition are giving Australians more options across an increasingly diverse market.

As uptake accelerates, accessible and dependable charging infrastructure will be critical to maintaining consumer confidence.

Read more 👉 https://www.fcai.com.au/august-vehicle-market-remains-buoyant/

05/08/2026

Australia has recorded its strongest July for new vehicle sales.

🚘 103,656 new vehicles delivered

🔌 23,510 battery electric vehicles*

📈 BEVs represented 21.7% of the market*

⚡ 127,244 BEVs sold year to date*

The strong result marks two consecutive months in which battery electric vehicles represented more than one-fifth of all new-vehicle sales.
But there is a risk that this rapid uptake will outpace the supply of public charging infrastructure.

Read the full media release: https://www.fcai.com.au/ev-sales-remain-strong-during-record-best-july/

*Includes electric vehicle sales from all sources.

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.

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/