Electric vehicle sales reach 30% of new car sales in Australia
In Australia, electric vehicle (EV) sales surged to 30% of new car sales in May amid a growing secondhand market. Lower-cost Chinese brands like BYD are capturing over half of the EV market, with former pricing barriers diminishing. Although infrastructure remains a challenge, the acceptance of EVs as mainstream vehicles is reshaping consumer preferences.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 15:10 UTC
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