Australian electric vehicle sales more than double since outbreak of war in Iran
Australian electric vehicle sales more than double since outbreak of war in Iran
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Australia records biggest-ever surge in EV sales
Nearly one in every two new vehicles sold was either electric or hybrid across April, May and June.
In short:
Australia has recorded its biggest-ever quarterly surge in electric vehicle sales.
Across April, May and June, nearly one in every two vehicles sold was either electric or hybrid.
What's next?
Liberal deputy Jane Hume says the figures show EV subsidies introduced by the government in 2023 had grown "out of control".