Australia’s new vehicle market recorded another positive month in September, with 108,778 vehicles sold, up 0.9 per cent compared with the same month last year. The result brings total new vehicle sales for the year to 957,698 units, up 2.0 per cent year-to-date.
Battery electric vehicles continued their strong run in September, outselling petrol and diesel vehicles for the second consecutive month. BEVs account for 19 per cent of sales YTD.
Toyota remains Australia’s best-selling brand, followed by BYD and Ford. The Ford Ranger continues to lead the model market YTD, ahead of the Toyota Hilux and Tesla Model 3.
SUVs continued to dominate the market, accounting for 65 per cent of sales YTD.
The AADA has reviewed September 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.