Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar, Author at The Driven

Model Y now second best selling car in Australia as EVs hit record 8.8 per cent

Model Y becomes second best selling car of any type in Australia, as EVs hit a record share of 8.8 per cent of new car sales.

MG reveals pricing for the MG4 electric hatchback, with the entry level model becoming the first new EV to be priced at under $40,000 in Australia.

The Tesla Model Y overtakes the Toyota RAV4 to become the best selling SUV in Australia, and the third best model overall as EV sales hit record.

"If Australians can afford one ... they will buy one." EVs continue strong growth and overtake hybrids in new car market as Tesla Model Y takes lead.

Tesla slashes prices across its most popular EV model in Australia as analysts note it is under pressure to do the same around the world.

Tesla Model 3 sales in January trail only Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux utes, with EVs grabbing 5.7 per cent of the overall market.