What percentage of new light vehicle sales were hybrids in Q4 2025?

In the fourth quarter of 2025, hybrid vehicles accounted for 19.13% of all new light vehicle sales.

How have internal-combustion engine vehicles performed recently?

Internal-combustion engine vehicles fell to a record quarterly low of 66.3% of light vehicle sales.

Have hybrids outsold battery-electric vehicles recently?

Yes, hybrids have outsold battery-electric vehicles for ten consecutive quarters.

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Hybrids Surge: Record Sales as Petrol Cars Fade

16 Mar

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Summary

Hybrid vehicle sales reached a record 19.13% in Q4 2025.
Internal combustion engine vehicles dropped to a low 66.3%.
Hybrids have outsold battery-electric vehicles for 10 quarters.

Hybrids Surge: Record Sales as Petrol Cars Fade

New data from the Australian Automobile Association reveals a significant upswing in petrol-electric hybrid vehicle sales, reaching unprecedented levels in the fourth quarter of 2025. During this period, 55,458 new hybrids were sold, constituting 19.13% of all new light vehicle sales, surpassing the previous record set in the September quarter of 2024. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles also saw growth, with 15,411 sold, representing 5.32% of light vehicle sales.

Conversely, traditional internal-combustion engine vehicles experienced a decline, hitting a quarterly low of 66.3% of the market. Battery-electric vehicle sales showed a slight deceleration, dropping to 9.25% market share from 9.7% in the previous quarter. Despite a brief period where battery-electric vehicles outsold hybrids in early 2023, hybrids have now maintained their lead for ten consecutive quarters, demonstrating sustained consumer preference.

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