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EV sales double in Australia as electric cars hit one in four

Original: "EV sales double in Australia as one in four new cars now electric" # Australia # EV # ElectricVehicles # Cars # Vehicle

Electric vehicle sales in Australia have doubled, with one in four new cars sold now electric, according to an ABC News report dated 30 September 2026. The figures point to a sharp acceleration in the country's shift away from petrol and diesel vehicles, making Australia one of the faster-growing electric car markets.

Why now: The rapid doubling of EV market share is a significant milestone in Australia's transport transition, prompting widespread discussion.

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• "EV sales double in Australia as one in four new cars now electric" # Australia # EV # ElectricVehicles # Cars # Vehicles https://www. abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/ev- sales-double-australia-one-in-four-new-cars-electric/107210480 · primonatura@mstdn.social · 4

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