Home topics news via Pixels News News Australia’s electric car market just had its best year yet Yajush Gupta January 7, 2025 This record-setting year is largely fueled by a few key factors: better access to charging infrastructure, an expanding range of EV models at more competitive prices, and the ongoing availability of purchase incentives. Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia soared to unprecedented heights in 2024, setting a new record that highlights a major shift in the country’s automotive landscape. According to the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC), around 114,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) hit Australian roads last year—surpassing the previous record of 98,000 sales set in 2023. This surge in EV sales marks an important milestone, with BEVs accounting for the lion’s share—roughly 91,000—while PHEVs made up about 23,000. Together, these vehicles represented 9.65% of all new car sales in Australia, compared to 8.45% in 2023. While these numbers are still relatively modest in the context of global EV markets, the trend is unmistakable: Australians are increasingly choosing electric over traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The surge comes despite significant headwinds, including high interest rates and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis that has stretched household budgets. “Electric vehicle uptake in Australia has reached an all-time high, with nearly 114,000 EVs sold in 2024,” said Aman Gaur, Head of Policy, Legal, and Advocacy at the EVC. “This is incredibly encouraging, especially in a year when Australians were facing such financial pressure. The continued