Image: Drive
Image: Drive
Summary: Electric vehicles captured a record 14.6 per cent of Australian new-car sales in March 2026, with 15,839 units sold amid soaring petrol and diesel prices. EV sales surged 88.9 per cent year-on-year, whilst traditional fuel vehicle sales declined significantly. Tesla Model Y ranked third overall, with Chinese brands BYD and others gaining substantial market share.
Brands mentioned: Tesla, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, BYD, Zeekr, Kia, Mazda