4 August 2026
Good afternoon
Please find attached the EVC’s Vehicle Sales Report for July 2026, with further strong sales for the Tesla Model Y series.
Headline results:
- Tesla and Polestar recorded total Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales* of 4,921 in July 2026 - compared with 1,147 in July 2025. It was the third highest new vehicle sales month of the year after the May and June peaks.
- On a calendar year basis, combined Tesla and Polestar new car sales have risen to 29,711 - an 80.4% increase over the 16,466 sales recorded for the same period in 2025.
- The Tesla Model Y family accounted for 4,644 new vehicle sales in July, with the Tesla Model Y L (long-wheelbase, six-seater) reported separately for the first time. The variant has been on sale in Australia since 13 March 2026.
- New BEV sales growth in July was evenly spread, with Victoria (+500%), Queensland (+371%), NSW (+333%) and ACT (+382%) all more than tripling the figures recorded in July 2025.
* Please note that electric vehicle sales are recorded at the point of delivery, rather than when orders are made.
Please see below comments from EVC CEO, Julie Delvecchio:
"Australians are increasingly choosing electric vehicles - drawn by lower running costs, less exposure to petrol price shocks and a growing range of models.
"Tesla and Polestar’s July numbers are up 80.4% year to date compared with the same period in 2025.
“After a record end-of-financial-year month, we expected softer numbers in July. But the underlying trend remains clear: EV sales are well ahead of last year, consumer choice is expanding, and Australians are responding to lower running costs.
“While the EV market is growing, we still have a long way to go. But it’s great to see so many Aussies choosing cleaner, cheaper cars.”
For reference:
- This is the Electric Vehicle Council’s monthly report of vehicles delivered in Australia - please attribute the data to the Electric Vehicle Council.
- This monthly report only includes sales from some brands only - it does not capture the entire new vehicle sales market in Australia.
- All car brands are welcome to provide their data for this free, public report on a non-exclusive basis. The EVC's aim is for data to be publicly available for all Australian new vehicle sales to enhance transparency and consumer confidence. It welcomes the support of more OEMs in achieving this goal.
About us:
The Electric Vehicle Council is the peak national body representing the electric vehicle industry in Australia. Representing members from across the value chain of the electric vehicle sector, the EVC is a trusted advisor and advocate to governments and decision makers across Australia. Our mission is to drive investment and awareness to accelerate the electrification of transport, for a more sustainable and prosperous Australia.
Contact details:
Todd Hayward - 0412 205 151