Statistics from the Federal Chamber of Australia Automotive Industries (FCAI) demonstrate increasing demand for plug-in and hybrid vehicles, showing a sales increase of 128.9% and 88.4% respectively compared to the same time last year. Battery electric vehicles (EVs) currently constitute 6.6% of market sales and are anticipated to surpass the significant milestone of 100,000 unit sales this year. In the year 2023, 8.45% of all newly purchased vehicles were EVs, marking a 120% surge from the year before, as reported by the Electric Vehicle Council. Today, consumers can choose from over 99 diverse EV models in the market.
Wondering about the top-selling electric cars? Your pick will ultimately rely on your personal needs, preferences and budget, but this list of the nation's most popular electric vehicles (EVs) could aid you in your selection process.
Top 10 best-selling electric cars in Australia
According to automotive reviews site Drive, these are the best-selling, fully electric vehicles:
- Tesla Model Y (28,769)
- Tesla Model 3 (17,347)
- BYD Atto 3 (11,042)
- MG 4 (3,143)
- Volvo XC40 Recharge PE (2,846)
- MG ZS EV (2,794)
- Polestar 2 (2,463)
- Kia EV6 (1,831)
- Mercedes-Benz EQA (1,196)
- Volvo C40 (1,103)
Source: Drive.com.au (August 2024), based on overall year to date electric vehicle sales.