Number of new electric cars sold in Australia
Australia: Number of new electric cars sold was 133,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of new electric cars sold in Australia, 2011–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of new electric cars sold in Australia is 133,000 cars, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.7% on the previous year and up 7,456.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new electric cars sold in Australia peaked at 133,000 cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 49 cars, in 2011.
That places Australia 20th out of 58 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,238 cars | 49 cars | 9,200 cars | 9 |
| 2020s | 68,533 cars | 6,900 cars | 133,000 cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new electric cars sold in Australia?
- Number of new electric cars sold in Australia was 133,000 cars in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of new electric cars sold recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 133,000 cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of new electric cars sold recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 49 cars in 2011.
- How does Australia rank for number of new electric cars sold?
- Australia ranks 20th out of 58 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of new electric cars sold rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,456.8%. 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 Number of new electric cars sold. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electric cars include fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrids.