EV sales hit record high in March amid fuel price hikes, BYD overtakes Tesla again

Summary: Australian EV sales hit a record 15,839 vehicles in March, capturing 14.5% market share—nearly double last year’s 7.5%. BYD outsold Tesla again with 4,206 sales versus 3,485, though Tesla’s Model Y remained the top-selling EV model. Fuel supply disruptions and incentives drove the surge.

Brands mentioned: BYD, Tesla, Ford, Toyota, Zeekr, Geely, Omoda, Jaecoo