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Electric Vehicle Council - Vehicles Sales Report for September 2026

Electric Vehicle Council

2 October 2026

Good afternoon

Please find attached the EVC’s Vehicle Sales Report for September 2026. 

Key Findings: 

• Tesla and Polestar recorded combined Battery Electric Vehicle sales* of 5,854 vehicles in September 2026. 
• The 3-month average for Tesla and Polestar sales for the September quarter remained strong at 6,199 vehicles.
• A combined 43,386 Tesla and Polestar vehicles have now been sold in 2026 – a 77% increase over the same period last year. 
• The Tesla Model Y family accounted for 4,476 sales in September – 76% of all models sold across the Tesla and Polestar range. 
• Sales of the Tesla Model 3 increased by 60% compared to last September, with 1178 models delivered (Note: Tesla this week announced a new base-model variant of the Model 3 sedan priced from less than $46,000 before on-road costs).
• On a year-to-date basis, all States and Territories have recorded significant increases in sales ranging from 45.7% to 113.3%.

* Please note that electric vehicle sales are recorded at the point of delivery, rather than when orders are made.

 State of EVs 2026 Report

The Electric Vehicle Council was delighted this week to join Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon. Chris Bowen, to launch our 10th edition of the State of EVs report - the definitive annual snapshot of Australia's EV industry.

The report includes comprehensive data and analysis related to EV sales (cars, vans, trucks and buses), charging infrastructure, government policy and industry progress. It also maps out the policies needed to ensure Australia EV transition continues to accelerate. 

You can access the State of EVs 2026 report here

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 For reference: 

• This is the Electric Vehicle Council’s monthly report of vehicles delivered in Australia – it is a condition of use that the data be attributed to the Electric Vehicle Council.
• This monthly report only includes sales from Tesla and Polestar - it does not capture the entire new vehicle sales market in Australia.
• All vehicle 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. 

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