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Why hybrids are quietly winning Australia’s EV race
Full electric vehicles tend to get a lot of attention in the headlines. So why does there seem to be way more love for hybrid vehicles in Australia right now?
Sales of new hybrid cars have been outpacing those of full battery EVs by almost double since the start of 2025, and this is far from a new phenomenon. In fact, hybrids have been outselling EVs here since early 2023.
In a recent AADA survey, 52% of Aussie drivers said they’d consider buying a traditional hybrid vehicle compared to 39% who would consider a full battery EV. And this trend towards hybrids is also seen in several other countries, with many car manufacturers expanding their hybrid offerings in response.
Let’s look at exactly what’s going on here, and why hybrids are proving such a popular choice for people shifting to low emission vehicles.
First up, are Aussies embracing the electric era?
Generally speaking, there’s growing interest in no emission and low emission vehicles. Together, EVs and hybrids represent a growing share of Australia’s new car market – currently 27.32% at the time of writing. One big incentive is the ATO’s fringe benefits tax exemption for eligible electric cars and associated expenses (though interestingly, plug-in hybrids have been recently removed from this government incentive). So broadly speaking, yes – people are still interested in buying low emission vehicles.
