has become the third major source of vehicles sold in Australia, according to Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries chief executive Tony Weber.
Weber said Australians were purchasing vehicles for a cheaper price than in other countries due to "an incredibly open market" with few tariffs and non-tariff barriers. "We continue to see the increase in EVs, they're now eight per cent of the market last month," Weber said. "We're seeing a change in the market where consumers are demanding low-emission vehicles, which is good for the environment."Drive director of content James Ward said more than half a dozen have announced plans to come to Australia in the last month.