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EV sales double in Australia with one in four new cars electric
Original: EV sales double in Australia as one in four new cars now electric https://www. abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/ev- sales-doub
Electric vehicle sales in Australia have doubled, with electric models now accounting for roughly one in four new cars sold. The figures mark a significant acceleration in the country's shift away from petrol and diesel vehicles, and are drawing attention from motorists, industry watchers and climate commentators discussing whether charging infrastructure and policy can keep pace with demand.
Why now: The sharp doubling of EV market share is a major milestone in Australia's transport transition, prompting debate about readiness for further growth.
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- EV sales double in Australia as one in four new cars now electric https://www. abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/ev- sales-double-australia-one-in-four-new-cars-electric/107210480 # WeirdCarMastodon # EV · vwdasher@weird.autos · 1
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