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VFACTS April 2026: Rising EV, PHEV demand boosts new-vehicle market, BYD takes second spot
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Australia’s new-vehicle market grew 3.8 per cent in April 2026 with 94,049 deliveries. Electric vehicle sales surged 157.2 per cent year-on-year, while plug-in hybrid sales jumped 270.2 per cent. Conversely, petrol vehicle sales fell 30.1 per cent and diesel dropped 21.7 per cent. EVs captured a record 16.4 per cent market share. BYD rose to second place nationally, behind Toyota, driven by strong EV demand supported by government incentives and increased model availability.
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VFACTS April 2026: Rising EV, PHEV demand boosts new-vehicle market, BYD takes second spot
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