An EV sold every 100 seconds: Australian demand for electric cars more than doubles
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 29, 2026 • Originally reported by Donna Lu Assistant editor, climate, environment and science. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 29, 2026 • Originally reported by Donna Lu Assistant editor, climate, environment and science. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
A record 157,957 new EVs were sold nationally between January and June, according to the Electric Vehicle Council
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Australians are buying electric vehicles at record levels, with sales more than doubling year on year and occurring at a rate equivalent to one EV sold every 100 seconds.
A record 157,957 EV sales occurred between January and June – an 117% increase on the same period last year, according to a new report released by the Electric Vehicle Council.
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