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Record-breaking sales for Tesla with 2026 Tesla Model Y surging up against Zeekr 7X in Australia, as fuel prices drive electric car uptake
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Summary: Tesla achieved record-breaking sales in May 2026, selling 6433 units in Australia, with the Model Y SUV dominating at 5605 sales. Rising fuel prices are driving electric vehicle adoption, with the Model Y remaining Australia’s best-selling EV ahead of competitors like the BYD Sealion 7 and Zeekr 7.
Brands mentioned: Tesla, BYD, Zeekr, Polestar
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