B1277 words1:39News Report American AccentPublished Jun 19, 2026 · Updated Jun 19, 2026

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Electric vehicles are no longer a luxury choice in Australia.

They have become a normal part of the car market.

New data from the NRMA shows that many of the old problems with electric cars have been solved.

High prices and weak resale values used to stop people from buying them, but these issues have improved greatly.

The oil crisis has also pushed up petrol prices, which has accelerated the shift in consumer behavior.

Nicole Taylor, a car loan broker with twenty years of experience, says that about one in three car loans now goes towards electric vehicles.

She has noticed that the cautiousness in the market has been disappearing fast over the last two years.

Taylor explained that clients are now comfortable because there is enough infrastructure for electric vehicle owners.

There are technicians who can service these cars, and spare parts are available.

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She added that all of these costs have come down dramatically.

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These market trends show that Australians are ready to make the switch.

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Sales of electric vehicles and hybrid cars hit a record in May.

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According to the Electric Vehicle Council, they accounted for thirty percent of all new vehicles sold.

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Tesla's Model Y was Australia's bestselling car that month.

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It beat all of its competitors that use traditional petrol engines.

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Chinese brands have been rapidly growing their share of the electric vehicle market.

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Companies like BYD and Haval now account for more than half of all electric cars sold in Australia.

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The arrival of these lower-cost brands has narrowed the price difference between electric and petrol vehicles.

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The growing secondhand market has also made electric vehicles more affordable for everyday buyers.

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