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Tenfold surge in EV sales needed to meet climate goals

The Electric Vehicle Council says the fleet must expand by 10 times, while sales hit a record 157,958 in the first half of 2026.

  • For the first time in history, EVs outsold petrol and diesel vehicles in Australia during August, reaching a record 24.9 per cent market share with 27,078 battery-powered models registered.
  • Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen called the sales surge a "landmark moment," citing Australians voting with their wallets for EVs to cut living costs and shield themselves from international petrol price shocks.
  • Australia's public charging network expanded to more than 4000 locations, up 235 per cent since June 2025; however, freight electrification lags with electric vans and trucks accounting for less than 1 per cent of their markets.
  • Electric Vehicle Council policy head Aman Gaur noted Australia has tipped over 500,000 battery-electric cars; yet the fleet must grow 10-fold to reach the 2035 target of 5 million vehicles.
  • Extending the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard beyond 2029 is critical for reaching 2035 goals, with the Electric Vehicle Council urging the Australian Government to act, as Gaur emphasized that policy support is essential for sustained growth.
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Tenfold surge in EV sales needed to meet climate goals

Australian drivers are buying electric vehicle sales in record numbers but even more will need to hit the road for the nation to meet its climate target.

·Osborne Park, Australia
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One EV sold every 100 seconds: More electric cars to hit Australia’s roads

Cheaper models and soaring fuel prices have supercharged Australia’s electric vehicle sales and triggered a decisive tipping point for the industry.

·North Sydney, Australia
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drive.com.au broke the news on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
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