Australians bought 157K EVs last year, it needs to hit 240K in 2026

By Yajush Gupta · 8 January 2026 · News

Australians bought 157K EVs last year, it needs to hit 240K in 2026

Australians set electric vehicle record, but is it enough?

A record 157,000 EVs hit Australian roads last year, but the nation needs to sell many more in 2026 to meet its emissions targets. Can Australia meet this ambitious goal and what's at stake?

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Summary

More than 157,000 EVs hit Australian roads last year, a record high, yet the nation needs 240,000 sales in 2026 to meet emissions targets, according to Electric Vehicle Council CEO.