Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia have seen a remarkable surge, with a 12% market share in February 2026, up from 8.4% just a month earlier. This surge is primarily attributed to the resurgence of Tesla, alongside the strong performances of Chinese EV manufacturers BYD and Zeekr. The data reveals a significant increase in sales, with 7,715 battery electric vehicles sold in February, a substantial jump from the 5.9% market share in February 2025. This growth is further emphasized by the total vehicle sales, which reached 94,131 when EVC data was combined with FCAI vFacts data. The top-selling EVs in February 2026 included the Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7, Zeekr 7X, Tesla Model 3, Geely EX5, and several other notable models. The rise in sales is also linked to the availability of incentives and affordable EV models, contributing to a nearly doubled YTD EV sales figure in 2026. This trend is supported by the fact that China has surpassed Japan as the largest source of vehicles for the Australian market, marking a significant shift in the automotive landscape. The article concludes with a spotlight on the founder of carloop, Riz, a mechanical engineer passionate about reducing transport emissions in Australia, currently driving a red Tesla Model 3.
