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| Because it got there first (2010), the Mitsu I-Miev is still the most common EV in Australia |
Growing Trend Edition
The third quarter australian sales data became available and there are two numbers that translate accurately the status of electric cars there: 0,026% and 117%.
The first number is the aussie EV share, with just 237 sales this year, plug-ins are a
The second refers to their growth rate regarding a year ago, in isolation it's a healthy sign for electric cars future here, but then again, high growth rates with such a small base are not that meaningful....
Modelswise, the Nissan Leaf continues at #1 with 118 units sold, doubling sales from a year ago.
The Holden Volt is second with 89 units sold, failing to reach the Leaf's top spot, improving share to 40%.
Finally, in third, the Mitsubishi I-Miev closes the podium without much perspectives of improvement.
| Australia | 3Q '13 | 3Q'12 |
| Nissan Leaf | 118 | 64 |
| Holden Volt | 89 | N/A |
| Mitsubishi I-Miev e) | 30 | 45 |
| TOTAL | 237 | 109 |
e) - Estimate
Sources: www.bestsellingcarsblog.com
