Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market rebounded strongly in November 2025, with 9,081 battery-electric vehicles sold, accounting for 9.1% of total new car sales, up from 7.3% in October. Tesla returned to the top of the charts, while BYD maintained solid momentum and the Zeekr 7x SUV made a standout debut.
Top-selling EV brands – November 2025
Tesla and BYD once again led the Australian EV market, together accounting for nearly half of all EV sales in November.
Top EV brands in November 2025:
| Brand | November 2025 Sales |
| Tesla | 2,702 |
| BYD | 1,926 |
| Kia | 576 |
| MG | 371 |
| BMW | 309 |
| Geely | 412 |
| Mercedes-Benz | 188 |
| Volvo | 176 |
| Polestar | 167 |
| Volkswagen | 261 |
Kia, MG, and BMW rounded out the top five, while Geely continued to gain traction.
Top-selling EV models – November 2025
The Tesla Model Y bounced back after a sales-slump for October to reclaim the top position, while BYD’ Sealion 7 maintained its popularity. The biggest surprise came from Zeekr’s 7X, which stormed into third place in just its second month on sale.
Top-selling EVs in November 2025:
| Model | Units Sold |
| Tesla Model Y | 2,269 |
| BYD Sealion 7 | 1,040 |
| Zeekr 7X | 682 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 433 |
| Geely EX5 | 412 |
| BYD Atto 2 | 365 |
| Kia EV5 | 300 |
| BYD Atto 3 | 261 |
| Kia EV3 | 235 |
| MG S5 | 222 |
Affordable vs Premium: How Aussies bought EVs in November
With EVs accounting for a 9.1% share of the new-car buyer market, buyer preferences in November fell into three familiar segments:
Budget-friendly EVs (under $50k)
Models such as the BYD Dolphin, Atto 3, Atto 2, and MG MG4 continued to attract first-time EV buyers seeking affordable ownership and lower running costs.
Mid-tier EVs ($50k–$70k)
The Geely EX5 and Kia EV5 performed strongly, appealing to buyers seeking modern tech, space, and value without premium pricing.
Premium EVs (over $70k)
Large electric SUVs dominated this segment. The Tesla Model Y remained the clear leader, while the BYD Sealion 7 and Zeekr 7X showed that premium Chinese EVs are increasingly winning over Australian buyers.
Key takeaways
- EV sales rebounded to 9,081 units, lifting market share to 9.1% in November.
- Tesla reclaimed the top spot, led by a strong Model Y recovery.
- BYD remained consistent, with multiple models contributing solid volumes.
- Zeekr 7X impressed, jumping straight into the top three in only its second month.
- Budget EVs continue to draw new buyers, while premium electric SUVs remain the strongest performers overall.
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