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Even Tony Weber, CEO of the Federal Automotive Industry lobby group, and long sceptical of EVs, is now acknowledging that Australia is going through a “paradigm shift.”
“The Australian automotive market has shifted on its axis during the first months of 2026. This year is likely to represent a significant turning point for the Australian automotive industry,” Mr Weber said. “Global uncertainty, including conflict in the Middle East and volatility in petrol prices, appears to have sharpened consumer interest in vehicles that reduce exposure to fuel prices. While these factors have had a short-term impact, part of the EV growth would appear to be a permanent structural shift.” Wow!
Sales of plug-in vehicles have doubled year on year. It is worth noting that this shift accelerated even before the ill-advised war on Iran.
EVDB charts courtesy James at EVDB
