Best-selling EVs of August 2025

Australia’s electric vehicle market saw strong momentum in August, with Tesla continuing to dominate the leaderboard. Image Credits: Tesla and BYD

No. 1 Tesla Model Y

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No. 2 BYD Sealion 7

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No. 3 Tesla Model 3

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No. 4 Kia EV5

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No. 5 Geely EX5

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