THE FRONT BOOT

We wonder how the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, an electric reimagining of the iconic Kombi, would fair if it was decked out as a little motorhome.

EV sales increased by 38 per cent in 2025, accounting for 13 per cent of all new car sales in Australia.

More than 157,000 EVs were sold, bringing Australia ' s total EV fleet to more than 454,000 vehicles. But to stay on track with Australia ' s 2035 emissions target, EV sales will need to increase to 240,000 new vehicles in 2026, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.

Electric Vehicle Council CEO Julie Delvecchio said the jump in sales showed electric vehicles were now an established and growing part of Australia ' s car market.

“ The annual scorecard is in, and a 38 per cent annual jump in sales shows an undeniable shift towards EVs,” she said.

Ms Delvecchio cautioned that continued momentum is not guaranteed without stable, longterm policy support.

“ While 2025 has been a record year, Australia cannot afford to take its foot off the accelerator,” she said.“ Australians are choosing electric vehicles in record numbers, but we know to stay on track with the government’ s 2035 emissions target, we need to increase EV sales to at least 240,000 new vehicles in 2026.”

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