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Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand

Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand

Updated: A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results for June, now with more manufacturer data.
A 15-week electric road trip, retracing the honeymoon we took in a Holden V8 and looking for EV chargers

A 15-week electric road trip, retracing the honeymoon we took in a Holden V8 and looking for EV chargers

We used our EV to retrace the honeymoon outback trek we did a lifetime ago in a Holden V8. All good, apart from Tesla’s navigation system that can’t see beyond its own Supercharging network.
Toyota surprised by early success of electric HiLux ute, but no plans to speed up EV rollout and no sign of an electric Yaris

Toyota surprised by early success of electric HiLux ute, but no plans to speed up EV rollout and no sign of an electric Yaris

Toyota surprised by interest in electric HiLux ute, despite its low range, but is coy on plans to add more EVs and may have to buy credits to meet emissions standards.
BYD and Tesla smash EV sales records as electric cars reach 23.4 pct share in landmark month for Australian electric transition

BYD and Tesla smash EV sales records as electric cars reach 23.4 pct share in landmark month for Australian electric transition

Updated: BYD and Tesla smash their EV sales records in Australia for second successive month, shipping more than 19,000 electric cars between them in month of June.
A momentous and historic turning point: The beginning of the end of the ICE age in Australia

A momentous and historic turning point: The beginning of the end of the ICE age in Australia

For the first time new EVs are not only covering all growth in the vehicle fleet, but are causing the permanent exit of fossil fuel vehicles from the fleet.
EV surge continues in Australia, with Tesla Model Y leading the way and beating 8,000 mark for first time

EV surge continues in Australia, with Tesla Model Y leading the way and beating 8,000 mark for first time

Tesla records another record month, with the Model Y likely to be the best selling vehicle in the country of any type with a stunning total of more than 8,000 in June.
Australian retail giant signs 148-truck EV deal as electric freight moves beyond pilot stage

Australian retail giant signs 148-truck EV deal as electric freight moves beyond pilot stage

Retail giant will lease 148 electric delivery trucks in what backers say is Australia’s biggest electric truck rollout to date.
Why we’ve updated The Driven website

Why we’ve updated The Driven website

We’ve updated The Driven website as part of an important security and platform upgrade.