Hitting the brakes: Sales of plug in hybrids under cloud as tax cut ends
A tax concession for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles has come to the end of the road and experts say it could affect future car sales and emissions.
EV Sales
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Australian EV sales down once again in February, Tesla still leads and hybrids surge
February EV sales show a worrying trend as major slowdown in EV sales appears. Tesla still leads the EV market, but plug in hybrids have surged.
Tesla sales continue to plummet across Europe despite overall EV market growth
Tesla EV sales plummet across Europe, despite overall strong growth in the electric vehicle market.
Tesla electric car sales plunge again in Australia – Model 3 down more than 81 per cent
Tesla sales plunge again in Australia in February, with the Model 3 slumping more than 81 per cent compared to the same month a year earlier.
China EV and plug in hybrid sales jump in January, BYD trounces Tesla
Chinese new energy vehicle sales jump in January, compared to the same period a year earlier, with BYD trouncing Tesla on its home turf.
Australian EV sales crash in January despite ongoing price war
EV sales in 2025 have gotten off to a shaky start, with January seeing a big drop across the board, including Tesla and BYD.
Norway EV share hits 96 pct in January, as Toyota tops list and Tesla slumps
Norway has hit a record 96 pct share of EVs in the new car market, as Toyota leads the list and Tesla slumps sharply despite a booming new car market.
Tesla sales crash in Australia as Musk impact has consumers looking for another brand
Tesla EV sales in Australia slump again, with the once market leading Model 3 sedan falling 62 pct below the same month a year earlier. Is this just the market, or is Musk repelling buyers?
Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2024 – by model and by brand
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. Data includes full yearly results.
EV choice surges in 2024, with 12 new brands and over 20 new models
A total of 12 new electric vehicle brands were introduced to the Australian market in 2024, and more than 20 new battery electric models went on sale.