Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 4, 2026

EV sales outpace petrol cars for first time as Australians dodge soaring fuel costs

More than 27,000 EVs were sold in August, a new record for a single month and representing 24.9% of new cars sold. The climate-friendly technology surpassed both petrol vehicles (nearly 26,000 sold) and diesel cars (23,600).

EV sales outpace petrol cars for first time as Australians dodge soaring fuel costs

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More than 27,000 EVs were sold in August, a new record for a single month and representing 24.9% of new cars sold.

The climate-friendly technology surpassed both petrol vehicles (nearly 26,000 sold) and diesel cars (23,600).

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More than 27,000 EVs were sold in August, a new record for a single month and representing 24.9% of new cars sold. The climate-friendly technology surpassed both petrol vehicles (nearly 26,000 sold) and diesel cars (23,600).

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