New vehicle sales in May 2025 fell by 1.64 per cent compared to May 2024, continuing the year’s downward trend with a 3.19 per cent decline year-to-date.
Key Market Highlights:
➡️ Chinese manufacturers now hold 15.6 per cent of new vehicle sales in 2025, with GWM and MG sitting in the top 10. Chery and BYD have seen strong growth with 245 per cent and 94 per cent growth year on year respectively, reflecting the increasing competitiveness of these brands across both value and electric segments.
➡️ There are no passenger cars in the top 10 models YTD and the Toyota Corolla was the only traditional passenger car to make the top 20 models list for the month. In contrast, SUVs dominate the YTD figures, holding down 7 of the top 10 spots, joined by 3 utes, reinforcing Australia’s preference for high-riding and utility vehicles.
➡️ Electrified vehicles account for 27 per cent of new vehicle sales when you combine BEV, hybrid and PHEV sales for 2025 so far.
The AADA has assessed VFACTs and EVC Top 10 Makes & Models YTD, ranking them by volume. The AADA has also analysed new vehicle sales figures by state for the month of May, as well as fuel types and market segments.