Australia’s best-selling Hybrids in the first half of 2025

Australians continue to opt for hybrids as their primary choice for electrified driving. In the first half of 2025, 93,746 hybrid vehicles were sold nationwide, representing a 14.9% increase over the same period last year. The data from VFACTS shows that hybrids now account for 15% of all new car sales, cementing their position as the mainstream choice for eco-conscious buyers.

Toyota reigns supreme in this segment 

Toyota dominates this space, accounting for nearly 60% of all hybrid sales, helped by its extensive lineup of electrified models across segments. The Toyota RAV4 SUV leads the pack with 23,956 units sold, followed by the Corolla Hybrid (9106) and Corolla Cross Hybrid (6264). If Toyota hybrids were counted as a separate brand, they’d rank second overall behind Toyota itself.

Other strong sellers in Toyota’s hybrid lineup include the Yaris Cross (4379), Kluger (4372), Camry (4238), and Yaris (1105) — the latter up 132.6%, with hybrid models accounting for nearly three-quarters of total Yaris sales.

Non-Toyota carmakers also gain ground

Hyundai is the strongest hybrid player after Toyota in 2025 so far, with its Tucson Hybrid (5086) and Kona Hybrid (4799) SUVs ranking fourth and fifth in overall hybrid sales.

Meanwhile, brands like Lexus, GWM, Kia, and Honda continue to expand their hybrid offerings across SUVs and sedans. Standout recent arrivals include the MG ZS Hybrid+, Mazda CX-80 P50e, and Leapmotor C10 REEV.

Top 10 Hybrids of 2025 so far

The GWM Haval H6 Hybrid was the only other electrified offering in this segment to cross 2,000 unit sales so far. Other noteworthy hybrid options for Australian buyers include the Haval Jolion Hybrid, MG ZS Hybrid+ , and Honda’s HR-V e:HEV which saw a 67.5% jump with 1501 units. New entrants, such as the Lexus LBX Hybrid (1165) and the Kia Carnival Hybrid (1114), showed early promise. Luxury nameplates like the Lexus RX (722), UX (514), and ES (434) also maintained strong hybrid uptake.

Final thoughts

Australia has consistently seen buyers favour hybrids over fully electric vehicles in recent years. And with major car brands like Honda, Toyota, Ford, and Mercedes-Benz rethinking and scaling back their EV rollouts, the spotlight is on the hybrids for a greener future. Furthermore, with companies like Mazda introducing their inhouse hybrid powertrain, as seen with the very latest CX-5, its easy to say that exciting times lie ahead for hybrids.