Australian consumers have shifted to electric vehicles for the first time, with EV sales surpassing those of petrol cars as fuel prices surge. The Guardian reports that the trend reflects a growing preference for low‑cost, low‑emission alternatives amid a steep rise in gasoline and diesel prices. Industry analysts note that this milestone signals a broader shift toward sustainable transport, while government incentives and expanding charging infrastructure have helped ease the transition. The shift could accelerate the country’s emissions‑reduction targets and reshape the automotive market in the coming years.
EV sales outpace petrol cars for first time as Australians dodge soaring fuel costs The Guardian
