Australia Achieves 12% Plugins in May - CleanTechnica

In May 2025, the Australian automotive market remained strong with 109,425 light vehicles sold, of which 12% were plug-in electric vehicles (EVs). Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 9.2% of sales with 10,065 units sold, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) made up 2.8% with 3,081 units. Despite a slight decline in EV deliveries in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 (33,976 vs. 40,966), optimism remains high due to new EV model launches and a resurgence in demand. Tesla’s Model Y led the BEV market in May with 3,580 sales, marking a significant increase from April and making it the fourth best-selling vehicle overall in Australia. Government policies have notably influenced PHEV sales, with a spike in April as businesses sought to avoid Fringe Benefits Tax, followed by a drop in