The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has released its annual new-car sales data showing record growth in EV uptake across Australia in 2025, including a 38% increase in sales year on year and the highest monthly EV market share ever recorded.

December was one of the strongest months on record for EVs, which accounted for 16.7% of all new cars sold. Of the 16,303 EVs sold during the month, 10,384 were battery EVs and 5,919 were plug-in hybrid EVs.

Across the full 2025 calendar year, total EV sales rose 38% compared with 2024. More than 157,000 EVs were sold, noting that not all brands report sales figures. Battery EV sales exceeded 100,000 for the first time, reaching 103,300 units, while plug-in hybrid sales almost doubled to 53,484.

EVs accounted for 13.1% of all new-car sales in 2025, up from 9.6% the previous year. The results bring Australia’s total EV fleet to more than 454,000 vehicles.

EVC chief executive Julie Delvecchio says the figures show EVs are now a firmly established part of Australia’s car market.

“The annual scorecard is in, and a 38% annual jump in sales shows an undeniable shift towards EVs. Australians are choosing EVs in record numbers because they are cheaper to run, cleaner and quieter,” she says.

Julie says that 2025 marked several milestones for the sector, including battery EV sales passing 100,000 in a single year and EVs exceeding 13% of new-car sales overall.

“That is a profound shift in a short period of time. Australians are doing the sums and seeing they can save money, choose from over 150 EV options in popular segments with improved range and charging access,” she says.

“The results show what can happen when growing consumer confidence is backed by government policies that are reducing carbon emissions while saving drivers money.”

However, Julie warns that continued growth is not guaranteed without stable, long-term policy settings.

“While 2025 has been a record year, Australia cannot afford to take its foot off the accelerator. To stay on track with the Government’s 2035 emissions target, we need to increase EV sales to at least 240,000 new vehicles in 2026,” she says.

The ENC says policies such as the Electric Car Discount have played a significant role in boosting EV uptake, particularly among working households and fleets. With a review of the scheme expected to inform the next Federal Budget, the council says the latest figures highlighted the importance of continued support.

“With Budget decisions approaching, now is the time to build, not brake, EV uptake and keep savings flowing to Australian households,” Julie says.