Australian EV sales will account for 11% (130,000) of new cars sold in 2025, up from 9% (115,000) in 2024.
So says Jet Charge future business head Kristian Handberg, adding that with government incentives, expanding charging networks, and more models hitting the road, EV adoption is on track for major growth from 2025 to 2030.
Handberg reckons half of new car sales will be electric by 2030, which he says is consistent with government targets.
He says about 21.7% of medium SUVs sold in 2025 will be EVs.
“This is the highest selling segment in the Australian market, so we will see the largest increase of EV models thanks to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES) where all manufacturers have to sell a larger number of low-emissions vehicles to offset new combustion vehicle sales.”
Handberg expects about 10 new medium SUV EVs will potentially become available in 2025.
That’s 40 total, versus 30 in 2024, with the majority of sales likely claimed by the Tesla Model Y (having a major update under the Jupiter facelift this year), and the BYD Sealion 6 and 7, he says.
EV utes are finally on the road too, says Jet Charge.
As the second highest selling segment in the vehicle market, it has been without EV options until now.
While the BYD Shark PHEV launched last year, deliveries began in 2025.
Jet Charge predicts 12,000 EV utes will be sold in 2025 – primarily BYD Shark PHEVs but also LDV Terron 9 and Geely Riddara RD6 BEVs.
Small passenger vehicles will drop in price and make EVs more affordable than ever, with a mainstream price point of $30,000, says Jet Charge.
“The cheapest EV options include the BYD Dolphin, Leapmotor T03, MG4 and GWM Ora.
“This segment will make for 17,000 sales in 2025.”
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