The AADA has released the October 2025 Automotive Insights Report. The report provides a national snapshot of used car sales and listings, with 206,503 vehicles sold during the month, up 2.8 per cent on September.
Used hybrid sales have more than doubled in the last two years, rising from 6,868 in October 2023 to 14,784 vehicles this month. Consumers are clearly looking for practical options that deliver lower running costs and emissions without compromising on convenience.
Hybrid listings also increased strongly, up 21.1 per cent month-on-month, highlighting rising supply and consumer confidence in the segment. While electric vehicle sales also rose modestly (up 7.9 per cent), the hybrid segment showed the sharpest growth, outpacing both petrol and diesel.
Overall used car activity remained stable, with total listings easing 3.9 per cent and dealers accounting for 52.4 per cent of all sales.
Key insights from the October 2025 AIR include:
- Sales rise: National used car sales totalled 206,503, up 2.8 per cent month-on-month.
- Listings ease: Active listings fell 3.9 per cent to 325,018, with reductions across most states.
- Hybrid momentum builds: Used hybrid sales climbed 3 per cent month-on-month and are up nearly 50 per cent year-on-year.
- EVs gain traction: Used EV sales rose 7.9 per cent to 3,231 vehicles, continuing steady growth.
- SUVs remain dominant: The segment accounted for over 43 per cent of all used car sales.
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If you are a dealer of a contributing brand and would like access to the monthly report please email Communications Manager Ashleigh Sykes on asykes@aada.asn.au.