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Electric cars outsell petrol for third straight month in Australia

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First reported by The Driven · 5 November at 1:24 pm

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The DrivenEV specialists5 November at 1:24 pm

Electric cars outsell petrol for third straight month in Australia

EVs claim 23.1 per cent of Australia’s new vehicle market in October, again outselling petrol-only cars, with Tesla’s Model Y and BYD’s Sealion 7 leading sales. The post Electric cars outsell petrol…

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← Newsroom/EVs & hybridsChinese brandsSales & market

Electric cars outsell petrol for third straight month in Australia

Compiled by ADME Newsroom from 1 source

First reported by The Driven · 5 November at 1:24 pm

Who's covering this — 1 article

EV specialists: 1

Image: The Driven

The quick read

Electric cars claimed 23.1 per cent of Australia’s new vehicle market in October
Tesla’s Model Y and BYD’s Sealion 7 led sales
Petrol-only cars were outsold by electric cars for the third straight month
Chinese brand BYD had a strong performer with the Sealion 7

For dealers: Australian dealers need to reassess their product mix and marketing strategies to capitalize on the growing demand for electric vehicles

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ADME commentary

The ADME angle

The fact that electric cars have outsold petrol-only cars for three consecutive months means that dealers can no longer afford to treat electric vehicles as a niche product

What it means for the order bank

Dealers who fail to stock a sufficient range of electric vehicles, such as the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7, risk losing sales to competitors who are better prepared to meet the growing demand

The strong performance of Chinese brand BYD is a wake-up call for dealers who have traditionally focused on established brands, and they must now consider how to incorporate these new players into their product offerings

Competitor response and market dynamics

As electric vehicles become increasingly mainstream, dealers must be prepared to respond to changing market dynamics, including shifting consumer preferences and potential disruptions to traditional sales channels

The success of the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7 demonstrates that consumers are willing to consider a range of brands and models when purchasing an electric vehicle, and dealers must be prepared to offer a similar range of options

Taking action

This week, dealers should review their current stock and ordering processes to ensure they are adequately prepared to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles, and consider adding new brands and models to their product mix to stay competitive

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