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australian new car sales in april 2026 ev sales share breaks another vfacts record

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Australia-specific EV adoption accelerating, driven by model availability and consumer shift. Demand spike for EVs and hybrids benefits automakers with strong EV/hybrid lineups (e.g., Toyota, Hyundai) and pressures traditional ICE-focused brands. No direct supply chain scarcity or input cost channel identified; impact is demand-side and competitive dynamics within the Australian auto market.

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  • EV sales share in Australia reached 16.4% in April 2026, up 157% YoY.
  • Total EV sales: 15,459 units in April 2026 vs 6,010 in April 2025.
  • Hybrid sales up 27.1% to 18,162 units; plug-in hybrids up 270% to 9,628.
  • Toyota RAV4 top-selling vehicle with 3,729 units.
  • April 2026 total new car sales second-highest on record.
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