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The Driven Podcast: Australia’s EV boom meets a $9 billion diesel problem
We unpack the October sales figures, discuss Hyundai’s new electric van, and look at Australia’s growing dependence on imported diesel.Electric cars outsell petrol for third straight month in Australia
EVs claim 23.1 per cent of Australia’s new vehicle market in October, again outselling petrol-only cars, with Tesla’s Model Y and BYD’s Sealion 7 leading sales.
Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes most models for October.
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Diesel ute and SUV sales crunched as buyers look to go electric
Demand for diesel utes and SUVs have plunged sharply, led by market leaders Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. Will the 70,000 lost customers ever return?
EV sales hit record 20 pct share in May, as Tesla, BYD, Jaecoo and Geely surge and diesel utes slump
EV sales rise sharply in May, hitting a record share of 20 per cent as the Tesla Model Y, the Jaecoo J5, the Geely EX5 and the BYD Sealion 7 led the way, and diesel utes fell sharply.
BYD ship with more than 4,900 cars – mostly EVs – docks in Melbourne
In a first for the Australian EV market, BYD’s own ship arrives in Melbourne with thousands of cars to meet the surge in local demand.
BYD sends its own ship with almost 5,000 NEVs to meet surging demand in Australia market
In a first for the Australian EV market, Chinese car giant BYD has dispatched its own ship with thousands of NEVs to meet the surge in local demand.
BYD says massive success of new Blade battery is creating supply issues
BYD’s 5 minute flash charging models have been hugely popular, but this has resulted in tight battery supply conditions, the company founder reveals.
