Tenfold surge in EV sales needed to meet climate goals

EV Council calls for 1000 per cent increase in Australian electric car sales by 2035

Booming EV sales should prompt the federal government to lock in the next phase of emissions legislation, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.

Tenfold surge in EV sales needed to meet climate goals

Australian drivers are buying electric vehicle sales in record numbers but even more will need to hit the road for the nation to meet its climate target.

One EV sold every 100 seconds: More electric cars to hit Australia’s roads

Cheaper models and soaring fuel prices have supercharged Australia’s electric vehicle sales and triggered a decisive tipping point for the industry.

The huge myth about used electric cars just got officially busted

It may have taken a while, but Australians are flocking to electric cars more than ever before. According to the latest sales data from August 2026, for the first time in the country’s history, EVs outsold petrol (25,824) and diesel (23,608) in the new-car market, with 27,078 battery-powered models registered in the month. RELATED: Australia’s car market is on the verge of a used EV boom Though EVs have found favour among new car buyers, the rel…