Top 10 best-selling EVs in Australia for April 2025

The BYD Sealion 7 has officially ended the Tesla Model Y’s long reign, becoming Australia’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV) of the month with 743 sales in April 2025. Tesla’s once-dominant Model Y plummeted to eighth place, suffering a 76% drop in demand compared to April 2024, as buyers await the updated version due for deliveries this month.

The rise of the BYD Sealion 7 to be the top EV in Australia marks a turning point for the EV market. The MG4 electric hatchback secured second place (363 sales), followed closely by the BYD Atto 3 (355), Kia EV5 (342), and Kia EV3 (336). Just 39 units separated second through seventh place, proving how tight the competition has become.

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Here are Australia’s top 10 electric vehicles in April 2025:

EV sales at a glance – April 2025

Budget EVs under $50,000

• MG MG4 (363 sales) – A close contender that’s keeping the pressure on.
• BYD Atto 3 (355 sales) – A strong all-rounder that continues to lead in value.
• Kia EV3 (336 sales) – A new entry that’s gaining attention with its smart features and pricing.

Premium EVs over $50,000

• BYD Sealion 7 (743 sales) – Takes the lead with more than double the sales of the Model Y.
• BYD Seal (325 sales) – BYD’s sedan outperforms the Tesla Model 3.
• Tesla Model Y (280 sales) – Sales drop as customers wait for the updated model.

The updated Tesla Model Y arriving this month could reshuffle the rankings, but BYD and Kia have proven they’re here to grab sizable chunks of the EV space away from the American brand.

Quick takeaways:

• BYD takes the EV crown– The Sealion 7 dominates, while three BYD models land in the top 10.
• Tesla’s decline may continue– Model Y sales crash (-76% YoY) as buyers wait for the facelifted version, but overall popularity still seems to be on the decline for the dominant EV maker.
• Kia’s strong debut– The EV5 and EV3 prove new contenders can shake up the market. The electric SUV duo could be a serious contender in the pricing between the affordable brands from China and the premium brands from Europe.
• MG demand to rise with updated EV– The MG4 and ZS EV maintain solid numbers despite rising competition. However, the imminent deliveries for the new and updated MG S5 EV should see MG’s EV share rise again.

Will the updated Tesla Model Y reclaim the top spot, or will BYD and Kia continue their rise? May’s sales will be one to watch.