EV Sales Increase, But Utility Vehicles Still Rule the Roost in Australia

The most popular vehicle sold in February was the Ford Ranger, followed by the Toyota HiLux.
EV Sales Increase, But Utility Vehicles Still Rule the Roost in Australia
A Tesla Model Y charges at a EV charge station in Sydney, Australia, on Jan. 19, 2021. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
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Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia rose to take up 9.6 percent of the new car market in February, however, utility vehicles still remain the most popular, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the popularity of utes would pose a challenge for the government’s planned fuel efficiency measures, that could limit the sale of certain vehicles deemed to have higher emissions.

Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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