Australia’s EV boom is in full swing – here are the top 10 cars people are buying

Sales of electric vehicles are booming in Australia as more and more buyers look to future proof themselves from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Official sales figures from the first full month on record since the conflict began on February 28, show a massive spike in sales, with Aussies buying 15,839 EVs in March alone, a 42 per cent increase over February to bring the 2026 tally to 34,382, or around 14.7 per cent of the total new car market, almost double the 7.5 per cent recorded in 2025.

According to the FCAI there are around 100 EV models on offer in Australia, giving buyers plenty of choice when it comes to making a purchasing decision.

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Established brands like Tesla and Kia are facing strong competition from challenger brands, all of them from China, an influx that has seen prices tumble to the point where EVs, in some instances, are reaching price parity with internal combustion counterparts.

So what were the top 10 selling electric vehicles in Australia in March? The list is dominated by Tesla and Chinese giant BYD, which between them have five models inside the top 10. But newcomers such as Zeekr, Geely and Jaecoo are beginning to make inroads into our market with a line-up of affordable EVs that blend sharp pricing with good driving ranges and decent standard equipment.

Australia’s most popular electric vehicles