Electric vehicle sales in Australia hit new high in May
Electric vehicle sales in Australia reached a record high in May, with one in five new vehicles sold being an EV. The surge in sales is attributed to rising fuel prices and a shift in consumer preferences towards lower-emission vehicles. Experts emphasize the need for improved charging infrastructure to support this growing demand.
- ▪One in five vehicles sold in Australia in May was an electric vehicle, marking a new monthly sales record.
- ▪EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids accounted for nearly half of all vehicles sold last month.
- ▪Sales of petrol and diesel SUVs dropped significantly, while plug-in hybrid sales soared by 377 percent.
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Electric vehicle sales in Australia hit new high in MayLBy Lachlan BennettTopic:Electric VehiclesWed 3 Jun 2026 at 6:09pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 6:09pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 6:09pmJulie Delvecchio says continued investment in charging infrastructure is critical to keep up with consumer demand for EVs. (ABC News: Lachlan Bennett)In short:One in five vehicles sold in Australia in May was an EV, a new monthly sale record.EVs, along with hybrids and plug-in hybrids, accounted for nearly half of all vehicles sold last month.Experts say the war in Iran and petrol price surge helped spur on some consumers but a broader market change is well underway.abc.net.au/news/electric-vehicle-sales-in-australia-hit-new-high-in-may/106754768Link copiedShareShare articleDemand for electric vehicles is soaring to new…
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