EV Market Stats 2026
View the latest data on Australia’s electric vehicle market, including BEV and PHEV sales, market share, and growth trends by make and fuel type.
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February 2026
This year vs. last year: what’s the difference in EV market share vs other fuel types?
2025 YTD
Latest Month (March 2026)Key Insights
⚡ EV momentum builds in February 2026 – 11,134 BEVs sold, taking a 12.2% market share, up sharply from 8.4% in January. Year-to-date BEV sales hit 14,966, up ~50% on the same period in 2025.
🔌 PHEVs keep climbing – 5,854 plug-in hybrids sold in February, up 20.2% YoY, as more Australians opt for electric driving with petrol backup.
📉 Broader market soft, electrified strong – Total new car sales (ex-heavy commercial) fell 2.7% YoY to 91,131 units, but EVs and PHEVs both posted solid growth despite the wider slowdown.
What proportion of new vehicles sold each month are plug-in hybrid or fully electric?
BEV Sales in Australia
What’s the market share of different fuel types?
EV Sales in Australia
What’s the market share of different fuel types?
Market Share by Fuel Type
2026Definitions
- BEV: Battery Electric Vehicle
- PHEV: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
- Hybrid: Electrified vehicle that cannot be charged externally
Includes only new light vehicles (passenger cars, SUVs, utes, and vans). Heavy commercial vehicles are excluded.
Sources
Data based on figures provided by FCAI, The Electric Vehicle Council