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Australian new-car sales in May 2026: Tesla Model Y is first EV to top charts
Executive Summary
Summary: Tesla Model Y topped Australian new-car sales in May 2026 with 5605 registrations, marking the first time an EV has led the charts. Electric vehicles reached a record 19.9 per cent market share, whilst electrified vehicles (including hybrids) accounted for 46.4 per cent of sales, driven by elevated fuel prices.
Brands mentioned: Tesla, Ford, Toyota, BYD, Chery, Jaecoo, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda
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