# An EV sold every 100 seconds as Australian demand more than doubles

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-30 02:02 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/30/australia-electric-cars-vehichles-ev-sales-double

> Australians bought a record 157,957 new electric vehicles in the first half of the year, up 117% from the same period last year—equivalent to one sale every 100 seconds. EVs made up one in four new vehicles, while petrol and diesel sales fell 14%. The Electric Vehicle Council attributed the rise to lower running costs and vehicle efficiency standards.