Share of new cars sold that are electric in Australia
Australia: Share of new cars sold that are electric was 15.0% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Share of new cars sold that are electric in Australia, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of new cars sold that are electric in Australia is 15.0%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 25.0% on the previous year and up 7,794.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of new cars sold that are electric in Australia peaked at 15.0% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.
Australia ranks 28th of 58 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of new cars sold that are electric in Australia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | +375.4% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | +13.8% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | +354.5% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | +26.7% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | -21.1% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | +66.7% |
| 2018 | 0.4% | +68.0% |
| 2019 | 1.2% | +185.7% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | -18.3% |
| 2021 | 2.7% | +175.5% |
| 2022 | 5.1% | +88.9% |
| 2023 | 11.0% | +115.7% |
| 2024 | 12.0% | +9.1% |
| 2025 | 15.0% | +25.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 15.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 17.0%, 88% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Australia's 15.0% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 13.5%, 1.1× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 9 |
| 2020s | 7.8% | 1.0% | 15.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More reference data data for Australia
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of new cars sold that are electric in Australia?
- Share of new cars sold that are electric in Australia was 15.0% in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of new cars sold that are electric recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 15.0% in 2025.
- What is the lowest share of new cars sold that are electric recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
- How does Australia rank for share of new cars sold that are electric?
- Australia ranks 28th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of new cars sold that are electric rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,794.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of new cars sold that are electric. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.