Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Australia
Australia: Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold was 33,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Australia, 2012–2025
Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.
Analysis
In 2025, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Australia stood at 33,000 cars. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is up 43.5% on the previous year and up 3,200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Australia peaked at 33,000 cars in 2025 and was at its lowest, 80 cars, in 2012.
That places Australia 19th out of 54 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 | 1,079 cars | 80 cars | 2,900 cars | 8 |
| 2020s | 13,000 cars | 1,700 cars | 33,000 cars | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Australia?
- Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Australia was 33,000 cars in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 33,000 cars in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 80 cars in 2012.
- How does Australia rank for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold?
- Australia ranks 19th out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
- Is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,200.0%. 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 fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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