Australia’s electric vehicle market reached new highs in 2025, with annual sales rising 38 per cent and a record monthly share achieved in December, according to new national sales data welcomed by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).
Electric vehicles accounted for 16.7 per cent of all new vehicles sold in December 2025, marking the highest monthly EV market share recorded in Australia to date. A total of 16,303 electric vehicles were sold during the month, including 10,384 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 5,919 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
Record annual results
Across the full 2025 calendar year, total EV sales increased by 38 per cent compared with 2024. More than 157,000 electric vehicles were sold nationally, noting that not all brands report sales figures.
Battery electric vehicle sales exceeded 100,000 units for the first time, reaching 103,300 vehicles, while PHEV sales almost doubled to 53,484. Electric vehicles accounted for 13.1 per cent of all new car sales for the year, up from 9.6 per cent in 2024.
The annual sales results bring Australia’s total electric vehicle fleet to more than 454,000 vehicles.
Industry response
Electric Vehicle Council chief executive Julie Delvecchio said the latest figures reflect a sustained shift in buying behaviour.
“The annual scorecard is in, and a 38 per cent annual jump in sales shows an undeniable shift towards EVs,” Ms Delvecchio said.
“Australians are choosing electric vehicles in record numbers because they are cheaper to run, cleaner and quieter.”
She said 2025 marked several significant milestones for the sector.
“Battery electric vehicle sales passed 100,000 in a single year for the first time, and EVs now make up more than 13 per cent of all new car sales. That is a profound shift in a short period of time.”
Vehicle choice and policy settings
Ms Delvecchio said expanding model availability and improving infrastructure have supported growth.
“Australians are doing the sums and seeing they can save money, choose from over 150 EV options in popular segments with improved range and charging access.”
She also pointed to the role of government policy in supporting adoption.
“The results show what can happen when growing consumer confidence is backed by government policies that are reducing carbon emissions while saving drivers money.”
Stable policy setting for growth
Despite the strong results, Ms Delvecchio said continued growth would depend on stable policy settings.
“While 2025 has been a record year, Australia cannot afford to take its foot off the accelerator,” she said.
“Australians are choosing electric vehicles in record numbers, but we know to stay on track with the Government’s 2035 emissions target, we need to increase EV sales to at least 240,000 new vehicles in 2026.”
The EVC stated that measures such as the Electric Car Discount have contributed to increased uptake, particularly among fleet and salary-packet buyers.
“With the Electric Car Discount review expected to feed into the next Federal Budget, these figures underline how important it is that the scheme continues to support affordable access to electric vehicles at a pivotal point in our uptake journey,” Ms Delvecchio said.
“With Budget decisions approaching, now is the time to build, not brake, EV uptake – and keep savings flowing to Australian households.”
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