Electric Vehicles Surpass Gasoline Cars in Australian Monthly Sales for First Time
In August 2026, electric vehicles outsold all other powertrain types in Australia for the first time, with over 35% of new car sales having a plug. Tesla's Model Y was the top-selling vehicle overall, and Tesla ranked as the third-best-selling brand for the month. Elon Musk publicly praised Tesla Australia for this milestone, which was also highlighted by mainstream media outlets.
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