Australia’s new vehicle market recorded its strongest July, with more than 104,656 units delivered, surpassing the previous record of 103,097 set last year.
Furthermore, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 21.7 per cent of the overall market with 23,510 units sold in July.
BEVs maintain strong market share
According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), BEV sales have continued to build momentum in 2026 with 127,244 units sold based on various reporting sources. BEVs now represent 17.3 per cent of total new vehicle sales for the year.
“July was another outstanding month for Australian new-vehicle sales and delivered the best July result on record. This strength extended to battery electric vehicles, which accounted for more than one in five new vehicle sales,” said FCAI Chief Executive Officer Tony Webber.
Charging infrastructure remains a concern
The FCAI also said the rapid growth in EV sales could place increasing pressure on Australia’s public charging network.
“There is a risk that the rapid increase in electric vehicle uptake in 2026 will outpace the supply of public charging infrastructure. Governments and the private sector must work together to ensure that the public charging network meets growing demand particularly in regional areas and for motorists who do not have access to charging at home,” said Mr Webber.
He added that the availability of charging infrastructure would become increasingly important as EVs account for a larger proportion of the national vehicle fleet.
“Accessible and dependable charging will be critical to maintaining consumer confidence as electric vehicles become a larger part of Australia’s new-vehicle fleet,” he said.
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