Australia has broken its annual electric vehicle (EV) sales record, reaching a milestone of 100,000 so far this year, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.
EVC data and public data shows more than 100,000 EVs have been sold so far in 2024, outpacing the previous record of about 98,400 sales in 2023.
Electric Vehicle Council's Head of Policy, Legal and Advocacy Aman Gaur said: "2024 has been a record-breaking year for EV uptake in Australia, with new sales surpassing 100,000 for the first time in a year - and that's before the year has even ended.
"Reaching this annual milestone of 100,000 EV sales is a clear signal that Australians want modern, sustainable cars that are fun to drive.
"Despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures making it harder to purchase a new car upfront, EV sales have still outpaced previous years. EVs are becoming more affordable thanks to a variety of budget-friendly models, more competition across all vehicle types and government incentives.
"One of the easiest ways to save money right now is by driving an electric car - Australians can save thousands of dollars a year by avoiding high petrol prices and expensive mechanics costs from petrol cars.
"Looking ahead to 2025, we're optimistic that EV adoption in Australia will continue to grow, especially with the introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, which is set to deliver even more affordable and a greater choice of low and zero emissions cars.
"Reaching milestones in EV adoption is exciting - governments can build on this momentum by offering more incentives to improve EV affordability, expanding charging infrastructure, and updating regulations to support the sector's growth and create local jobs."
