Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 16.4 per cent of all new vehicle sales in Australia in April,up 2.2 per cent compared with the previous year.
A total of 92,591 vehicles were sold during the month, with Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) Chief Executive Tony Webber attributing the rise in EV sales to a combination of increased model availability, policy support and external cost pressures.
“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,” he said.
“There are around 110 EV models available to Australians, and the supply of EVs continues to increase. The Electric Car Discount has provided an important stimulus to the market, and its continuation will support the growth of EVs,” he said.
He also pointed to the growing need for infrastructure to keep pace with adoption.
“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.”
Market snapshot
| Category | April 2026 |
| Total vehicle sales | 92,591 |
| EV market share | 16.4% |
| EV models available | ~110 |
| Year-on-year sales growth | +2.2% |
| Vehicles built in China | ~30% of total sales |
Overall market and brand performance
Toyota remained the market leader in April with 15,185 vehicles sold, maintaining a clear lead over competitors.
BYD ranked second with 7,702 sales, capturing 8.3 per cent of the total market, highlighting the growing presence of Chinese manufacturers. Vehicles built in China accounted for around 30 per cent of all sales in April.
Other top-selling brands included 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).
Top-selling vehicles
| Brand | Sales |
| Toyota | 15,185 |
| BYD | 7,702 |
| Kia | 6,450 |
| Hyundai | 6,002 |
| Ford | 5,748 |
| Mazda | 5,636 |
| GWM | 4,717 |
| Chery | 4,322 |
| MG | 3,678 |
| Isuzu Ute | 3,447 |
Top-selling models
The month’s top-selling vehicle was the Toyota RAV4 with 3,729 units, followed by the Ford Ranger (3,661) and Toyota HiLux (2,835).
Other high-performing models included the 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).
Demand rising alongside infrastructure pressure
With EVs now making up roughly one in every six vehicles sold, industry data from VFACTS shows the segment is moving further into the mainstream.
The increase in EV share, alongside a growing number of available models, is expected to place additional pressure on public charging infrastructure as more drivers transition to electric vehicles.
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