Tesla’s award-winning electric SUV Model Y has once again proved its competitiveness in the Australian auto industry, securing the top-second spot in the country’s best-selling car rankings in June 2023.
Notably, that achievement indicates a notable advancement from the previous month when the e-SUV only ranked third with sales of 3,178 units.
Tesla Model Y overthrows Ford Ranger in June sales
Federal Chamber of the Automotive Industry (FCAI) revealed that the Tesla Model Y’s sales hit 5,560 units in the sixth month of the year, ultimately beating Ford Ranger, which sold 5,224 units.
The leader of the pack was the iconic Toyota Hi-Lux, with sales of 6,142 units. Meanwhile, MG ZS secured the fourth spot with 3,756 unit sales. Another Toyota model completed the top five, with the RAV4 selling 2,858 units.
Below are the top five vehicles in Australia in June 2023:
| 1 | Toyota Hi-Lux | 6,142 |
| 2 | Tesla Model Y | 5,560 |
| 3 | Ford Ranger | 5,334 |
| 4 | MG ZS | 3,756 |
| 5 | Toyota Rav4 | 2,858 |
However, Tesla Model Y dominated the rankings in terms of all-electric vehicle sales. As mentioned, the e-SUV sold 5,560 units in June.
BYD Atto 3 followed it by a significant margin with sales of just 1,532 units. The Tesla Model 3 ranked third with 1,458 sales.
MG ZS EV completed the top five, which sold 387 units, and Polestar 2 with 251 sales.
Below are the top five EVs in Australia in June 2023:
| 1 | Tesla Model Y | 5,560 |
| 2 | BYD Atto 3 | 1,532 |
| 3 | Tesla Model 3 | 1,458 |
| 4 | MG ZS EV | 387 |
| 5 | Polestar 2 | 251 |
EV sales last month
FCAI reported that electric vehicle sales reached 11,042 units in June 2023, accounting for a record-breaking 8.8% of the overall car market.
Last month’s strong results raised the total EV sales to 43,092 units in the first half of 2023. Notably, this figure represents 7.4% of the overall market. Meanwhile, plug-in electric vehicles’ market share, including PHEV, hit 16.6%.
“The early adopters of the new powertrain technology continue to push up the sales of electric vehicles across the country. The steady introduction of new battery electric models across all model segments at more competitive price points is critically important as we deal with the challenges of supplying electric vehicles that meet business and personal consumer needs at prices the mainstream buyers can afford.”
FCAI CEO Tony Weber
See Also:
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- Tesla Model Y leads the Chinese all-electric SUV market in March
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Electric vehicle adoption is undoubtedly gaining traction in the Australian market, led by Tesla’s Model Y. The e-SUV’s dominant position is unsurprising, considering all the technologies and safety features it offers. Apart from that, it has also been receiving notable awards, proving its competitiveness against rivals.
