Australia Sees Big Jump in Electric Car Sales

Sunday, August 2, 2026, 11:43 am

Electric car sales almost doubled from April to June.

In short:

Australia had its biggest increase in electric car sales.

Almost half of the cars sold were electric or hybrid.

What's next?

Liberal deputy Jane Hume says electric car subsidies are too high.

Australia's electric car sales jumped, with new purchases doubling.

Almost half of new cars sold were electric or hybrid, partly due to high fuel prices.

Electric vehicle market share increased from 12.25% to over 21% in six months.

Fully electric cars sold more than hybrid models for the first time.

Non-electric car sales decreased to 50.84% of total sales.

Jane Hume says government subsidies are not needed.

Opposition says electric car subsidies are out of control

Jane Hume told Insiders the electric car market doesn't need more subsidies.

The $2 billion electric car tax discount removed two days' worth of carbon emissions.

Jane Hume thinks the market is working, so subsidies are not necessary.

The subsidy program is costing Australians more and more.

The government will slowly end its tax discounts for electric cars.

The discount made electric cars cheaper by exempting fringe benefit tax.

The policy was expected to cost $605 million but will cost over $1 billion.

Discount to roll back from April

From April, electric cars under $75,000 will still get a tax exemption.

Car dealers want a change in consumer laws to fix warranty issues.

From April 2029, all electric cars under the luxury tax threshold will get a 25% discount.

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says the discount did its job.

Car dealers want the government to update consumer laws for overseas purchases.

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