VFACTS May 2026: BEVs hit record 20 per cent share as Tesla tops the charts
A record BEV month, a dominant Tesla result and four Chinese brands in the top 10 stole the headlines in the latest new car sales data for May
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VFACTS April 2026: EVs hit one in six as Chinese brands reshape the market
EV share hits a new record as BYD cracks the top two and Chinese-manufactured vehicles account for nearly a third of all sales
VFACTS March 2026: EV sales boom as petrol prices rise
Electric vehicle sales surged to record highs in March 2026, as rising fuel prices pushed Australian buyers away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
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VFACTS February 2026: China on top
For the first time ever, China has become Australia’s biggest supplier of new cars. Overhauling Japan, Thailand and Korea.
BYD announces rapid expansion plan for Australia
BYD is looking to build on its momentum and evolve from a challenger brand to an industry-leader.
VFACTS January 2026: Steady overall sales to start 2026
Plug-in hybrid sales surge, Ford Ranger continues its winning ways while BYD bolsters EV sales after a quiet month from Tesla.
VFACTS: New record for electric vehicle sales in Australia
Uptake in EVs from established and new market entrants helped stave off a sales slump at Tesla, moving the segment into positive territory by year’s end.
VFACTS: New record for electric vehicle sales in Australia
BYD and Chery lead sales growth as Chinese-manufactured vehicles accounted for 20% of all new vehicles sold in 2025