Electric vehicles are becoming a bigger part of Australia’s roads, reaching a 10.3 per cent market share in the first half of 2025. New figures from the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) show that more battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) were sold this year than ever before.
Compared to the same time in 2024, over 14,000 more EVs have been sold between January and June. This growth helped push EVs to more than 12 per cent of all new car sales in that period.
“Electric vehicle sales are powering ahead in 2025 with more Australians than ever before getting behind the wheel,” said Julie Delvecchio, CEO of the Electric Vehicle Council.
“An additional 14,000 EVs sold in the first half of this year compared to the same period the year before. Monthly EV sales set a new Australian record in June as well, with market share breaking through 15 per cent for the first time ever.”
Supportive Policies Driving Growth
Ms Delvecchio said government policies and growing awareness have helped speed up the shift to electric.
“The transition to electric vehicles is picking up speed—that’s because of federal government support through policies and incentives, and more Australians recognising that making the switch is good for the environment and their wallets.”
Australia’s new fuel efficiency standard, introduced this year, is also giving buyers more EV choices at better prices.
More Drivers Making the Switch
“More than 350,000 people are driving EVs in Australia today: tradies in utes, mums and dads ferrying their kids in SUVs, suburban dwellers zipping around in hatchbacks and small business owners delivering goods from vans,” said Ms Delvecchio. “Once people make the switch to electric driving, they tend to stick to it.”
But Ms Delvecchio says the job isn’t done yet.
“While the growth in electric vehicle sales is encouraging, it’s crucial that Australia maintains this momentum by expanding infrastructure, increasing incentives, and supporting innovation such as vehicle-to-grid technology.”
“More EVs on our roads benefit all Australians, delivering quieter streets, cleaner air, and greater protection for our environment.”
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