EV Sales

BYD becomes best selling EV brand in Australia as Tesla sales plunge in January

BYD becomes best selling EV brand in Australia as Tesla sales plunge in January

After a stellar year in 2023, EV sales stall in January as Tesla suffers delivery problems that allow BYD to steal its mantle as the top selling EV brand for the month.
EV sales in New Zealand take a dive in first month of 2024 after discount axed

EV sales in New Zealand take a dive in first month of 2024 after discount axed

Sales of new EVs in New Zealand plunge after conservative government brings end to clean car discount program.
Tesla Model Y confirmed as world’s best-selling car in 2023, beating Rav4 and Corolla

Tesla Model Y confirmed as world’s best-selling car in 2023, beating Rav4 and Corolla

Tesla’s Model Y takes the crown for best-selling vehicle in the world, beating Toyota’s two best-sellers to take the top spot.
The stinkbug infestation that deprived Model Y of the crown of best selling car in Australia

The stinkbug infestation that deprived Model Y of the crown of best selling car in Australia

Tesla Model Y could have been crowned Australia’s best-selling passenger car in 2023 were it not for a stinkbug infestation on a ship – but it could still claim that title in 2024.
Does Australia have a viable second-hand EV market yet?

Does Australia have a viable second-hand EV market yet?

What does Australia’s current second-hand market look like? Where is it headed – and what does this mean for the ICE used car market?
EV uptake soars in Australia in 2023 as Tesla becomes top 10 brand and BYD makes its mark

EV uptake soars in Australia in 2023 as Tesla becomes top 10 brand and BYD makes its mark

EV uptake reaches new heights as Tesla enters both top car brands and models list in 2023 and BYD makes its mark with the newly released Seal making a spectacular debut.
Bigger batteries help push average price of electric cars to €52,700 in Germany

Bigger batteries help push average price of electric cars to €52,700 in Germany

The trend for bigger batteries and the lack of lower-cost options pushed the average price of EVs up significantly in 2023, although the market share grew to 18 per cent.
Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque

Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque

Tesla’s EV market share in Australia has dropped below 50 pct in the latest month, as lower cost Chinese brands gain market share. Includes sales data for all models.