2025 Ends with an Uptick in Australian Plugin Vehicle Sales - CleanTechnica

In December 2025, Australia saw a significant increase in plugin vehicle sales, with 10,384 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 5,919 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) sold, totaling 16,303 plugin vehicles out of 101,513 passenger vehicles sold. This represents the highest EV penetration rate in Australia to date, reaching about 16%, up from 14% the previous year and around 10% in December 2024. Despite challenges such as entrenched automaker skepticism, the transition to electric vehicles is progressing steadily, supported by sufficient charging infrastructure and a global trend toward electrification. The BEV to PHEV sales ratio in Australia is roughly 2:1, with PHEVs like the BYD Shark playing a significant role, especially in the utility vehicle segment. The top-selling BEVs in December 2025 were dominated by Chinese manufacturers, with BYD models leading the market alongside Tesla vehicles. Notably, traditional American brands