PHEV sales are booming in Australia, with a combined total of over 25,584 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles sold in the first half of 2025. Plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) sales have more than doubled year-on-year, led by BYD’s headline-grabbing Shark 6 ute and Sealion 6 SUV. New VFACTS data highlights just how fast the market is evolving, with fresh entries, premium models, and surprising growth across both segments.
PHEVs surge as BYD leads the pack
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales in Australia surged in the first half of 2025, with 25,584 units sold — a massive 215.8% increase year-on-year, according to new VFACTS data. The boom was largely driven by BYD, which dominated the segment with two key models.
Leading the charge was the BYD Shark 6, a plug-in hybrid ute that sold 10,424 units, making it not just the best-selling PHEV, but one of the most popular new cars in the country. Its SUV counterpart, the BYD Sealion 6, also saw strong uptake, with 4375 units sold, up over 800% from its limited release in 2024. Together, these two vehicles accounted for over half of all PHEV sales so far this year. Let’s look at the top ten most popular PHEVs in the first half of 2025.
Top 10 PHEVs of 2025 so far
| Model | YTD 2025 |
| BYD Shark 6 | 10,424 |
| BYD Sealion 6 | 4375 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 2961 |
| GWM Haval H6 PHEV | 1172 |
| Mazda CX-60 P50e | 765 |
| Mazda CX-80 P50e | 756 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV | 729 |
| BMW X3 30e xDrive | 445 |
| Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV | 400 |
| Jaecoo J7 SHS | 275 |
Other strong PHEV performers included the Mitsubishi Outlander (2961 units), GWM Haval H6 PHEV (1172), and new entries such as the Mazda CX-60 P50e (765), CX-80 P50e (756), and Ford Ranger PHEV (118). While some newer entrants remain below 1,000 units, volumes are expected to grow as deliveries ramp up.
Luxury and premium PHEVs also saw an uptick. The Volkswagen Touareg R posted 145 sales — up 935.7%, while the BMW X5 xDrive50e surged 208.9% to 139 units. Newcomers like the Lexus RX450h+ (149), BMW 5 Series PHEV (65), and Leapmotor C10 REEV (119) added further momentum to the segment.
Even niche models found traction — including the Ferrari coupe/convertible (57 units, 67.1% PHEV share), Bentley Continental GT PHEV (29 units, 96.7% share), and Lamborghini Temerario (19). Despite some models, such as the Ford Escape PHEV and Volvo S60 T8, seeing sharp declines, the broader trend shows PHEVs gaining ground across both volume and luxury segments.
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