Australian EV Penetration Hits 15% in June - CleanTechnica

In June 2025, electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia reached a significant milestone, with 15% of new vehicle sales being plug-in models—10% battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 5% plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). This totaled 19,369 EVs sold out of 127,437 new vehicles, defying expectations of a decline following the end of Fringe Benefits Tax exemptions for PHEVs. Tesla led BEV sales with the Model Y as the top seller, followed by Chinese brands like BYD, which dominated the PHEV segment. The market is increasingly influenced by Chinese manufacturers, with many of the top-selling EVs and brands originating from China, signaling a shift in Australia’s automotive landscape. The article highlights ongoing trends and uncertainties, such as whether the surge in EV sales is driven by end-of-financial-year incentives or rising petrol prices due to Middle East tensions. The introduction of the New Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standard may further