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EV sales double in Australia as one in four new cars now electric

Original: "EV sales double in Australia as one in four new cars now electric" # Australia # EV # ElectricVehicles # Cars # Vehicle

Electric vehicle sales in Australia have doubled, with one in four new cars sold now electric, according to an ABC News report dated 30 September 2026. The figures mark a sharp acceleration in EV adoption in a market long seen as a laggard, prompting discussion about charging infrastructure, fuel standards and the country's shift away from petrol and diesel vehicles.

Why now: The doubling of EV market share is a significant milestone in Australia's automotive transition, sparking debate among drivers, industry and policymakers.

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