US EditionEVs, Hybrid Sales Were Strong in May as Overall Demand Holds Steady
- Australia delivered 109,425 new vehicles in May 2025, marking a 1.6% year-on-year decline with the Toyota HiLux as the top seller.
- This decline took place against changing market conditions, notably the cessation of the Fringe Benefits Tax exemption, which led to a reduction in private sales of plug-in hybrid vehicles.
- Electric vehicle deliveries rose 10.4% to 10,065 units, led by a refreshed Tesla Model Y, while hybrids increased 5.5% to 17,089 units and plug-in hybrids surged 117.6%.
- Toyota maintained market leadership with 23,576 sales, up 0.8%, while Ford and Mazda followed but both declined; Tesla grew sales by 9.3% to 3,897 units.
- These results suggest ongoing interest in electrified vehicles despite overall sales declines and tax changes affecting plug-in hybrids, indicating a transitional market phase.
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