ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation·4 min read·medium
Australian electric vehicle sales more than double since outbreak of war in Iran
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Holly Tregenza
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Australian electric vehicle sales surged to record levels in the second quarter of 2026, with EVs and hybrids accounting for nearly half of all new vehicle purchases. The growth has sparked a political debate regarding the necessity of government subsidies for the industry.
EV sales almost doubled across April, May and June. ( ABC News: Matt Roberts )
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