Model Y Smashes Australian Sales Record as Tesla and Polestar Surge 62% YTD

Electric Vehicle Council

Good afternoon

Please find attached the EVC’s Vehicle Sales Report for June 2026 - a further record-breaking month - to assist with reporting on total car sales.

Headline results:

• Tesla and Polestar have delivered a record-breaking first half of 2026, with combined new vehicle sales* reaching 24,790 in the six months to June 30 - 62% higher than the same period last year.
• Tesla recorded 8,670 new vehicle sales in June, comfortably surpassing its previous monthly record of 6,433 sales set in May, and almost doubling the 4,589 sales recorded in June 2025.
• The Tesla Model Y - Australia’s number one selling car in May - reached another all-time high in June, with 8,072 sales. That represents a 44% increase on the previous monthly record of 5,605 sales recorded in May. 
• Polestar continued to build momentum, with year-to-date sales now above 1,200 vehicles. Growth has been driven by the Polestar 4, which recorded 902 sales - 33% higher than last year.
• EV sales growth for the fist half of 2026 was broad-based, with Tesla and Polestar sales increasing in every State and Territory. All markets except Tasmania and Western Australia recorded gains of more than 64%.

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

 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.

Thank you.

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.

Todd Hayward - 0412 205 151