VFACTS data for June 2026 highlights the end-of-the-financial-year peaking of vehicle deliveries, the record Tesla sales, double-digit MoM growth since May 2026, and the rapidly increasing adoption of electrified cars.
Tesla Model Y still tops the overall best-selling car list, marking another record month. VFACTS reported 140,058 vehicle deliveries in June 2026, shattering 9 years of monthly sales records (since 2017).
The combined vehicle sales of VFACTS, Tesla and Polestar were 148,982. According to FCAI, EV sales reached a record 23.3% market share in June 2026, and China emerged as the top source of vehicles, with 35.5% share.
Top 10 car brands sold in June 2026 in Australia
| # | Brand | June 2026 sales | Market share VFACTS | MoM change vs May 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Toyota | 19,124 | 14.6% | +17% |
| 2. | BYD | 18,881 | 14.4% | +130% |
| 3. | Ford | 9,181 | 7.0% | +27.6% |
| 4. | Tesla | 8,670 | * | +34.8% |
| 5. | Kia | 8,005 | 6.1% | +18.4% |
| 6. | Hyundai | 7,480 | 5.7% | +6.8% |
| 7. | Mazda | 7,278 | 5.6% | +27.7% |
| 8. | GWM | 6,104 | 4.7% | +31% |
| 9. | MG | 5,001 | 3.8% | +2.4% |
| 10. | Chery | 4,505 | 3.4% | +29.2% |
*Tesla had a 5.8% market share in Australia based on the total car sales (VFACTS + Tesla + Polestar) of 148,982.
Key insights for June 2026 car brand sales
June was not just one of the busiest sales months. It was a sign that the Australian car market is changing fast, especially around electric cars, Chinese brands and what families are choosing to park in the driveway. The top three marques have not changed, but all grew significantly from May 2026. BYD grew an amazing 130% since last month.
1. Australia bought a lot of new cars
140,058 new vehicles were delivered in June 2026. This makes it one of the biggest monthly results Australia has seen, the highest since 2017. The sales were helped by the end-of-financial-year rush. This also means strong demand remains, even when cost-of-living pressures are real.
2. Electric cars are no longer for early adopters
According to Vfacts, electric cars reached 23.3% of the market share, beating May’s previous record of 19.9%. Nearly 1 in 4 new cars sold in June was fully electric.
3. Petrol price anxiety is changing buying behaviour
Interest in electrified cars that reduce fuel costs has been helped by fuel-price volatility and global uncertainty. People are trying to avoid painful fuel bills.
4. Toyota still won but BYD made it nervous
Toyota remained number one with 19,124 sales, but BYD came shockingly close with 18,881 sales, only 243 cars behind. The surge in the adoption of electrified cars (especially Chinese) is becoming real and has started giving mainstream brands some anxiety.
5. BYD is now a proper household-name challenger
BYD sales rose 131.5% compared with June 2025. More importantly, many models like the Sealion 7, Shark 6, Atto 2 and Sealion 6 all helped BYD’s record month. This gives Australians more (accessible) choice across family SUVs, smaller electric cars and even utes.
6. Tesla had its best month ever in Australia
Tesla sold 8670 vehicles, which is its best Australian month yet. The Model Y alone accounted for 8072 deliveries. The Model Y was Australia’s best-selling vehicle overall for the second month in a row. That is a major cultural shift in a country where utes usually dominate the sales charts.
7. The family SUV race is becoming electric
Three of the top five models were electrified: Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7, and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Family buyers still love SUVs, but they are increasingly open to electric or hybrid versions.
8. Chinese brands are no longer just cheap alternatives
The June 2026 top 10 included BYD, GWM, MG and Chery. These brands are now part of the mainstream shopping list, not just budget-side options.
9. More EV choice is good but charging needs to catch up
The more electric cars Australians buy, the more important public charging becomes. Charging access will decide whether this shift feels easy or frustrating, especially for apartment dwellers, renters and long-distance drivers.
Bottom line
June 2026 VFACTS data shows the Aussie car market is no longer just Toyota, utes and petrol engines. Toyota is still on top, but BYD is right behind it, Tesla is breaking records, and Chinese brands are becoming normal driveway choices.
The upside for Australians is more choice and more ways to cut fuel costs. The challenge is making sure charging, servicing and resale confidence keep up with how quickly buyers are moving.
See the top-selling car models and best-selling SUVs in Australia for June 2026.
See the top-selling brands for May 2026
See the top-selling brands for April 2026
See the top-selling brands for March 2026
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