EV sales outpace petrol cars for first time as Australians dodge soaring fuel costs
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 4, 2026 • Originally reported by Adam Morton. 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 4, 2026 • Originally reported by Adam Morton. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
New record for Australia as more than 27,000 EVs sold in August, driven by the rising cost of fuel and new government policy
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Electric vehicle sales in Australia exceeded petrol cars for the first time last month as a transformation driven by high fuel prices and government policy encouraging clean car uptake accelerated.
More than 27,000 EVs were sold in August, a new record for a single month and representing 24.9% of new cars sold. The climate-friendly technology surpassed both petrol vehicles (nearly 26,000 sold) and diesel cars (23,600).
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