New vehicle sales in Australia in August were 15.4 per cent higher than the same month a year ago, with supply backlogs easing.
New vehicle sales in August climbed by 15.4 per cent compared with a year ago to set a record for the month as buyers shrugged offThe shifting preferences of buyers towards lower emission technologies was again reinforced with the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries saying one in six new vehicles delivered in August wasor a hybrid option. Hybrids use a combination of battery power and a traditional engine powered by petrol or diesel.
The Tesla Model Y was the No.8 selling vehicle in Australia in August out of all players including EVs, petrol or diesel-powered.