EV sales increased by 38% in calendar year 2025, now accounting for 13% of all new car sales.
More than 157,000 EVs were sold, bringing Australia's total EV fleet to more than 454,000 vehicles.
To stay on track with Australia's 2035 emissions target, EV sales will need to increase to 240,000 new vehicles in 2026.
7 January 2025
EV Sales Hit Record Highs in 2025 with 38% Rise and New Monthly Record in December
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has welcomed the release of annual new-car sales data showing both record growth in electric vehicle sales in 2025 - a 38 per cent annual rise - and record single-month sales share in December 2025.
December marked one of the strongest months on record for electric vehicles which accounted for 16.7 per cent of all new cars sold - the highest monthly EV market share ever recorded in Australia. Of 16,303 EVs sold last month, 10,384 were battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 5,919 were plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
Across the full 2025 calendar year:
- Total EV sales increased by 38 per cent compared with 2024.
- More than *157,000 electric vehicles were sold (*noting that not all EV brands supply sales figures as yet), with BEV sales exceeding 100,000 for the first time (103,300) and PHEV sales almost doubling to 53,484.
- EVs market share of new-car sales grew to 13.1 per cent, up from 9.6 per cent in 2024.
The annual results bring Australia’s total EV fleet to more than 454,000 vehicles.
Julie Delvecchio, CEO of the Electric Vehicle Council, said the significant jump in sales shows electric vehicles are now an established and growing part of Australia's car market.
“The annual scorecard is in, and a 38 per cent annual jump in sales shows an undeniable shift towards EVs,” Ms Delvecchio said.
“Australians are choosing electric vehicles in record numbers because they are cheaper to run, cleaner and quieter.
“Battery electric vehicle sales passed 100,000 in a single year for the first time, and EVs now make up more than 13 per cent of all new car sales. That is a profound shift in a short period of time.
“Australians are doing the sums and seeing they can save money, choose from over 150 EV options in popular segments with improved range and charging access.
“The results show what can happen when growing consumer confidence is backed by government policies that are reducing carbon emissions while saving drivers money.”
Ms Delvecchio cautioned that continued momentum is not guaranteed without stable, long-term policy support.
“While 2025 has been a record year, Australia cannot afford to take its foot off the accelerator,” she said.
“Australians are choosing electric vehicles in record numbers, but we know to stay on track with the Government’s 2035 emissions target, we need to increase EV sales to at least 240,000 new vehicles in 2026.”
The EVC said policies such as the Electric Car Discount have played a key role in driving EV uptake, particularly for working households and fleets.
“With the Electric Car Discount review expected to feed into the next Federal Budget, these figures underline how important it is that the scheme continues to support affordable access to electric vehicles at a pivotal point in our uptake journey,” Ms Delvecchio said.
“With Budget decisions approaching, now is the time to build, not brake, EV uptake - and keep savings flowing to Australian households.”
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