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EconomyEV sales outpace petrol cars in Australia for first time

More than 27,000 electric vehicles were sold in Australia in August, accounting for 24.9% of new-car sales and overtaking petrol vehicles for the first time. High fuel prices and a federal emissions standard helped drive the shift; plug-in vehicles together made up 36% of sales.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-04 03:26Original

EV sales outpace petrol cars in Australia for first time
EV sales outpace petrol cars in Australia for first timeEconomy