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Q1 2023 Vehicle Sales By Fuel Type
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EVs are growing increasing popular with almost 35,000 low or zero emission vehicles sold in the first quarter of 2023.
Q1 Total EV Sales
17,396
That includes 17,396 battery electric vehicles, which is almost triple the entire number sold in 2021. Alongside this, another 1,461 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles were sold over that period.
We are however seeing a shift in the type of EV being sold –in line with broader market trends, the strongest growth is in the SUV category (largely driven by the strong performance of the MG ZS, Tesla Model Y, and BYD Atto 3). While the numbers are small, we can also see electric options emerging in Light Commercial, as electrified vans and utes (the LDV eT60 enter the Australian market).
At a brand level, Tesla continues to dominate the EV market, with the its high-performing Model 3 ranking 3rd overall in terms of new vehicle sales through Q1 (7,238 units), and the newer Model Y achieving 3169 sales.
