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Xiaomi reports 70,000 firm orders for Skynomad series in first month
Xiaomi says its Skynomad vehicle series received more than 70,000 firm orders from 7 September to 7 October, with over 10,000 deliveries in September. The company is targeting 550,000 vehicle sales this year.
EVs take 24.2% of Australian new-car sales in September
Battery-electric vehicles made up 24.2% of Australia’s new-car sales in September, outselling petrol cars for a second consecutive month. Tesla’s Model Y led EV sales, followed by BYD’s Sealion 7 and Geely’s EX5.
MG reports 42% rise in Australian EV sales as range expands
MG Motor Australia says its EV sales rose almost 42% from July to August, while searches for the MG4 EV increased 90% year on year. The company is broadening its Australian line-up across electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and petrol models.
Tesla discounts Australian Model Y inventory by A$2,950
Tesla is offering A$2,950 off in-stock Model Y vehicles in several Australian states, alongside a A$2,000 trade-in bonus. The report notes intensifying incentives among EV makers as they compete for sales.
Chery expects novated leasing to drive Australian EV sales
Chery says novated leasing is already generating demand for its E5 and J5 EVs in Australia and expects the channel to grow as it adds larger and smaller models, including upcoming Lepas battery-electric vehicles.
Ford keeps third place in US sales as Hyundai closes the quarterly gap
Ford sold 507,395 light-duty vehicles in the third quarter, down 6.6% year on year, narrowly ahead of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis at 506,200. Ford retains an approximately 89,700-unit sales lead for the year through September.
Tesla reports 486,532 vehicle deliveries in third quarter
Tesla delivered 486,532 vehicles in the third quarter, up from the previous quarter but about 2% below a year earlier. Model 3 and Model Y vehicles accounted for 98% of deliveries; the total exceeded analyst expectations.
Rivian deliveries rise 46% in Q3, with 2026 guidance reconfirmed
Rivian delivered 19,248 vehicles in Q3, up 46% year on year and ahead of analysts’ 18,000 estimate. The EV maker maintained its 2026 delivery target of 65,000–70,000 vehicles as it ramps up production of the R2 SUV.
Australia's 2026 monthly EV sales data tracks models, brands and groups
The page compiles monthly Australian battery-electric vehicle sales by model, brand and automaker group, drawing on FCAI, EVC and manufacturer data. It reports 15,877 year-to-date sales and notes gaps where manufacturers do not disclose model-level figures.
Tesla and Polestar sell 5,854 electric cars in Australia in September
Tesla accounted for 5,654 of the 5,854 electric cars sold by Tesla and Polestar in Australia in September. Model Y sales fell from recent monthly highs, while Model 3 sales rose 60% year on year. Tesla has also announced a lower-priced Model 3 variant.
GM’s US vehicle sales fall 5.5% in third quarter as EV sales decline
General Motors sold 670,974 vehicles in the US during the third quarter, down 5.5% year on year. Sales fell across its brands, while electric-vehicle sales declined amid weaker demand.
Indian automakers’ shares fall as September sales growth cools
Indian auto shares fell after September sales softened. Bajaj Auto reported a 12% year-on-year drop in domestic sales, while Mahindra & Mahindra passenger-vehicle sales rose 14%, well below August’s 50% growth.
Wielton reports improved first-half 2026 results as vehicle sales rise 10%
Wielton Group’s first-half 2026 revenue rose 19.4% to PLN 1.18bn, while vehicle sales increased 10% to 8,577. EBITDA returned to PLN 17.4m from a loss, and the net loss narrowed to PLN 43.6m. The group also added an EVO box semi-trailer to its range.
BYD forecasts monthly sales of up to 15,000 Formula S models
BYD says combined monthly sales of its Fang Cheng Bao Formula S liftback and Formula S GT could reach 15,000 in China, after the electric cars launched in September and began deliveries on 28 September.
Fleet customers account for 20% of BYD’s Australian sales
BYD says fleet customers now make up about 20% of its Australian sales, up from 10% at the end of 2025. The company cites growing council and corporate interest as its factory-backed distribution model and expanding vehicle range support fleet sales.
Changan Nevo Q06 receives 35,000 orders in its first 24 hours in China
Changan says the Nevo Q06 electric crossover received 35,000 orders in its first 24 hours on sale in China. Prices start at 139,900 yuan, and the BEV is offered with three powertrain options and LiDAR-equipped driver assistance.
Hyundai forecast to outsell Ford in US third-quarter sales
Cox Automotive forecasts Hyundai will sell 511,421 vehicles in the US in the third quarter, edging past Ford’s expected 504,172. It also expects GM sales to fall while Toyota’s rise, narrowing the gap between the leading automakers.
ArcFox Alpha T7 attracts 30,000 orders in one hour
BAIC’s ArcFox Alpha T7 has reportedly secured 30,000 orders within an hour of launch. The electric and range-extender SUV features Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 system, an 800V platform, CATL batteries and up to 715km of CLTC electric range.
Geely opens pre-sales for 1,113hp Galaxy Zhanjian 700 SUV
Geely has opened pre-sales for its Galaxy Zhanjian 700 off-road SUV, reporting 43,900 refundable orders in its first hour. The plug-in hybrid features a tri-motor all-wheel-drive system, 47.14kWh LFP battery, 305km electric range and AI-assisted off-road functions.
MG 07 secures more than 42,000 locked orders in China
SAIC’s MG 07 has passed 42,000 locked orders after 20 days on sale in China. The sedan is offered with plug-in hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, with selected versions featuring roof-mounted LiDAR and up to 845 km of claimed CLTC range.
Li Auto to debut electric SUV in Europe and begin sales later in 2026
Li Auto will unveil its battery-electric i6 SUV at the Paris Motor Show in October and begin European sales in late 2026, as it develops dealer networks and broader expansion plans across the region.
BEVs occupy nine of China’s top 10 best-selling cars in August
BEVs took nine of China’s 10 highest-selling passenger-car positions in August, with Geely’s EX2 leading on 39,651 units. No petrol-powered model made the top 10, while ICE vehicles accounted for five of the top 20.
Tesla’s China sales fall as Shanghai exports rise in August
Tesla sold 50,047 vehicles in China in August, down 12.4% year on year, while Shanghai exports rose 38.7% to 36,119. Exports have grown for eight consecutive months, helping lift Tesla’s cumulative wholesale sales despite weaker domestic demand.
China’s petrol car sales fall 40% as NEVs reach record market share
China’s passenger-car sales fell 23.6% year on year in August 2026. Internal-combustion models declined 40% to about 536,000 units, while new energy vehicles accounted for a record 65.2% of retail sales, led by modestly growing battery-electric vehicle deliveries.
Australia’s EV sales surge as fuel costs drive early-majority adoption
Australia recorded a 142% rise in electric-car sales between March and July, with EVs outselling petrol cars in August. Rising fuel costs and growing social acceptance are driving demand, although experts warn continued growth will depend on incentives, fair road-user charging and infrastructure.
BEVs become Australia’s largest new-vehicle drivetrain category in August
Battery-electric vehicles accounted for 25.6% of Australia’s August new-vehicle sales, overtaking petrol, diesel and hybrid drivetrains individually. The analysis also highlights China’s rising market share and the growing alignment between vehicle electrification and renewable electricity.
Freelander 8 secures 5,000 firm orders in 12 hours
Chery Jaguar Land Rover’s Freelander 8 extended-range electric SUV secured 5,000 non-refundable orders within 12 hours of launching in China. The six-trim model produces 818 hp and offers up to 310 km of CLTC electric range.
BYD Sealion 08 wins more than 12,000 Chinese orders in 24 hours
BYD says its Sealion 08 SUV secured more than 12,000 firm orders in the first 24 hours after launch in China. The eight-variant range includes battery-electric and plug-in hybrid models, with prices from 229,900 yuan.
EVs reach record sales shares across Europe in August
Electric vehicles set new August sales records in Norway, Denmark and Belgium. Battery-electric cars accounted for 98.7% of new passenger-car registrations in Norway, while EVs reached 85.9% of total sales in Denmark and 46.2% in Belgium.
Ford increases F-Series production despite 10.3% August US sales decline
Ford is raising F-Series pickup production after supplier fires disrupted output, with August F-150 production reaching a two-year high. The move comes as Ford’s US vehicle sales fell 10.3% year on year and F-Series sales remained 10.9% lower through August.
Australia’s EV sales exceed 20% of new-car market for third month
Electric Vehicle Council data shows Tesla and Polestar sold 7,821 vehicles in Australia in August, up 148% year on year. EVs accounted for more than 20% of the new-car market for a third consecutive month, led by Tesla’s Model Y.
Australian EV sales by model and brand in 2026
The Driven’s regularly updated tracker compiles Australian battery-electric vehicle sales by model, brand and automaker group for 2026, using FCAI, Electric Vehicle Council and company data. It highlights monthly and year-to-date totals, including gaps where manufacturer data is unavailable.
Hybrid Toyota RAV4 demand outstrips US dealer supply
Demand for Toyota’s new all-hybrid RAV4 is outstripping supply in the US, leaving dealers with only a few days’ inventory. Production is initially limited, but Toyota’s wider sales remain broadly stable as buyers increasingly favour hybrids.
MG 07 deliveries begin after 31,000 orders in 10 days
SAIC MG has begun delivering its MG 07 sedan after securing more than 31,000 firm orders within 10 days of launch. The model is offered with battery-electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with electric ranges of up to 845km.
BMW iX3 secures strong China pre-orders despite delivery delays
BMW has opened pre-sales of its Neue Klasse iX3 in China, reportedly securing tens of thousands of preliminary orders. However, showroom cars will not arrive nationwide until late October, with large-scale deliveries potentially delayed until 2027.
Geely reaches 20,000 plug-in EV deliveries in Australia
Geely has delivered its 20,000th plug-in electric vehicle in Australia, just 18 months after entering the market. The milestone includes sales of the fully electric EX5 and EX2, plus the Staray plug-in hybrid.
BYD leads global BEV sales as Tesla ranks second
Global EV sales reached 5.37 million in Q2 2026, up 10.4% year on year. BYD led BEV and PHEV sales, Leapmotor reached third in BEVs, while Volkswagen left the top 10. Chinese brands took nearly 30% of Western Europe’s PHEV market.
Einride orders 500 Tesla Semi electric heavy trucks
Einride has ordered 500 Tesla Semi electric heavy trucks from Tesla, in the manufacturer’s largest order to date. Deliveries are due to begin in September 2026, with the vehicles deployed gradually over two years.
Refreshed Aito M9 leads China’s luxury SUV sales, Huawei says
Huawei-backed Aito says its refreshed M9 luxury SUV topped China’s vehicles priced above 500,000 yuan for two months. The EV and EREV model exceeded 10,000 monthly sales in June, while its Ultimate long-wheelbase variant is entering pre-sales with ADS 5.0 and six LiDAR sensors.
Ferrari Luce EV sells for record $40 million at charity auction
Ferrari’s first fully electric car, the Luce, has sold for $40 million at a Sotheby’s charity auction during Monterey Car Week, reportedly setting a record for a new car sold at auction.
Electric vehicles take 65.1% of China’s July car sales
Electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for 65.1% of China’s new passenger-car sales in July, up from 54% a year earlier. Geely’s Xingyuan was the best-selling model in the first six months through July, while Tesla’s Model Y ranked second.
BYD Racco electric kei car secures 1,002 Japanese orders in two weeks
BYD’s Racco electric kei car secured 1,002 orders in Japan within two weeks of launch, with the 300 Premium accounting for 80% of demand. BYD is targeting 10,000 reservations by the end of 2026.
Commercial fleet sales rise 7.1% through July 2026
Commercial fleet sales reached 508,155 through July 2026, up 8% year on year, or 7.1% on a comparable same-automaker basis. Commercial growth offset lower rental volumes and helped lift combined fleet sales 0.5%.
Australia’s EV fleet surpasses 650,000 as Volvo reports strong July sales
Australia’s electric vehicle fleet has surpassed 650,000, with EVs accounting for 22.3% of July sales. Volvo said fully electric cars made up 65% of its July sales, highlighting growing uptake beyond EV specialists.
Chinese carmakers take three places in H1 2026 global top 10
BYD, Geely and Chery ranked sixth, seventh and ninth among global automakers by market share in H1 2026, highlighting the growing international presence of Chinese carmakers.
Xiaomi Skynomad pre-orders may exceed 100,000 ahead of September launch
Xiaomi’s Skynomad N70 and N90 extended-range electric SUVs may have attracted more than 100,000 pre-orders in China. Production is under way at the company’s Beijing plant ahead of the planned September launch, as Xiaomi seeks to meet its 550,000-vehicle annual target.
Geely opens European orders for E2 electric hatchback in Belgium
Geely has opened orders for its E2 electric hatchback in Belgium at an introductory €19,490, with deliveries due in September. The compact model is offered in three trims and undercuts the BYD Dolphin Surf and Renault 5.
Australian EV sales tracker details 2026 performance by model and brand
The Driven’s 2026 Australian EV sales tracker compiles monthly battery-electric vehicle sales by model, brand and automaker group, using FCAI, EVC and manufacturer data. Tesla, BYD and Geely lead year-to-date sales, although some manufacturer-level figures remain incomplete.
Ford’s US vehicle sales fell 10.2% in July as it cut rental-fleet volume
Ford’s US vehicle sales fell 10.2% year on year in July, which it attributed to phasing out models, sharply reducing rental-fleet deliveries and prioritising retail F-Series sales. Year-to-date sales were down 9.7%.