# EVs now nearly a quarter of new car sales in Australia amid fuel crisis

Electric vehicles have captured almost 25% of new car sales in Australia, driven by rising fuel prices and concerns over fuel security. This marks a significant shift in a country long dominated by petrol and diesel vehicles. The trend signals accelerating EV adoption and potential long-term changes in energy demand and emissions.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/27/australia-ev-car-sales-electric-vehicles-fuel-crisis-plug-in-hybrids) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:37:41 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/02/ev-hybrids-almost-half-australian-new-car-sales-april-june-fuel-crisis) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:19 GMT