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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Hybrids, SUVs and utes race away with 2025 car sales

More and more Australian drivers are embracing electric and hybrid vehicles, new data shows. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Almost one in every three cars sold in Australia is a low-emission vehicle as the popularity of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars has raced ahead while petrol vehicles have slipped into reverse. 

Data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and Electric Vehicle Council revealed the trends on Tuesday, showing new petrol car sales fell by 10 per cent during 2025, losing ground to more energy-efficient models. 

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