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Australian electric car ownership soaring, but everyone else is holding on

8 August 2024, 6:00 am

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Australian electric car ownership soaring, but everyone else is holding on
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Australian electric car ownership soaring, but everyone else is holding on
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The Australian automotive landscape is evolving with a 121% increase in electric and hydrogen fuel-cell passenger cars, totaling 159,460 vehicles. Despite the growth in eco-friendly cars, the average age of Australia’s vehicle fleet has increased to 11.18 years, with many families holding onto their cars longer. Toyota remains the most popular car brand, followed by Mazda and Hyundai. Holden, despite shutting down, is still the fourth most popular vehicle, with Ford in fifth place. Tesla saw a significant increase in registrations, while petrol-powered vehicles decreased by 1.4% in just one year.

Brands mentioned: Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, Holden, Ford, Tesla.

 

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