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‘The shift is now absolute’: China’s BYD says Australia just passed its EV tipping point

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Electric vehicle sales have officially overtaken petrol-powered cars in a landmark shift for the Australian auto market. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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‘The shift is now absolute’: China’s BYD says Australia just passed its EV tipping point

Electric vehicle sales have officially overtaken petrol-powered cars in a landmark shift for the Australian auto market.

‘The shift is now absolute’: China’s BYD says Australia just passed its EV tipping point

Australia Energy Transition

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 6, 2026

The brief

Electric vehicle sales have officially overtaken petrol-powered cars in a landmark shift for the Australian auto market. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Electric vehicle sales have officially overtaken petrol-powered cars in a landmark shift for the Australian auto market.S1 S2

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‘The shift is now absolute’: China’s BYD says Australia just passed its EV tipping point

‘The shift is now absolute’: China’s BYD says Australia just passed its EV tipping point

‘The shift is now absolute’: China’s BYD says Australia just passed its EV tipping point

‘The shift is now absolute’: China’s BYD says Australia just passed its EV tipping point

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‘The shift is now absolute’: China’s BYD says Australia just passed its EV tipping point

‘The shift is now absolute’: China’s BYD says Australia just passed its EV tipping point

‘The shift is now absolute’: China’s BYD says Australia just passed its EV tipping point

‘The shift is now absolute’: China’s BYD says Australia just passed its EV tipping point

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