SYDNEY: Australians are embracing electric vehicles at record levels, with EVs (electric vehicles) accounting for 16.4 per cent of all new vehicle sales in April 2026, or around one in every six vehicles sold.
A total of 92,591 new vehicles were sold in April 2026, an increase of 2.2 per cent compared with the same month in 2025, demonstrating the resilience of the market despite ongoing global uncertainty and the prospect of further interest rate rises.
“The increase in supply of EVs since the introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Scheme, combined with higher petrol prices and the continued support provided through the Federal Government’s Electric Car Discount, is now translating into stronger demand,” said Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) chief executive Tony Weber.
"There are around 110 EV models available to Australians, and the supply of EVs continues to increase. The Electric Car Discount has provided important stimulus to the market, and its continuation will support the growth of EVs,” said Weber.
“Stronger EV uptake is driving increased demand for public charging, and that demand must be matched by a step change in both public and private investment to ensure infrastructure keeps pace.”
BYD was the second highest selling brand for the month, capturing 8.3 per cent of the total market and underscoring the growing presence of Chinese-manufactured vehicles in Australia, accounting for around 30 per cent all sales during April.
Toyota remained the market leader in April with sales of 15,185 vehicles, followed by BYD (7,702), Kia (6,450), Hyundai (6,002), Ford (5,748), Mazda (5,636), GWM (4,717), Chery (4,322), MG (3,678) and Isuzu Ute (3,447).
The top-selling models for April were the Toyota RAV4 (3,729), Ford Ranger (3,661), Toyota HiLux (2,835), Chery Tiggo 4 Pro (2,379), Hyundai Kona (2,158), Toyota Prado (1,870), BYD Sealion 7 (1,780), Haval Jolion (1,754), Ford Everest (1,585) and Mitsubishi Outlander (1,540).
