Australia’s new vehicle market recorded another strong month in August, with 108,760 vehicles sold, up 4.9 per cent compared with the same month last year. The result brings total new vehicle sales for the year to 848,920 units, up 2.0 per cent year-to-date.
Battery electric vehicles reached a significant milestone in August, outselling every other individual powertrain for the first time in a monthly sales result. More than 27,000 BEVs were sold during the month, accounting for 18 per cent of the market YTD.
Toyota remains Australia’s best-selling brand, followed by BYD. Chinese brands including BYD, GWM, MG, and Chery continued to record strong numbers in 2026.
SUVs continued to dominate the market, accounting for 65 per cent of sales YTD.
The AADA has reviewed August VFACTS and EVC data, ranking vehicles by volume, and continues to analyse new vehicle sales by state, fuel type and market segments to monitor trends shaping the Australian market.