Tesla Australia Sales +94% YoY — 45,755 Units Jan-Oct, 361 Units from All-Time Record
Published · Updated · By Investus editorial desk (SUNRYU Partners)
Tesla sold 45,755 vehicles in Australia January through October 2026, up 94.1% year-over-year. The all-time record is 46,116 (set in 2023) — just 361 units away. At October's pace of 4,050 deliveries per month, Tesla is about three days' worth of sales from breaking it. Model Y family led with 39,035 units; the 6-seat Model Y L topped Model Y sales multiple months.
What happened
Tesla delivered 45,755 vehicles in Australia January through October 2026, up 94.1% on the previous year's record deliveries. The all-time record is 46,116 (2023). At October's pace of 4,050 units per month, Tesla needs approximately three additional days of November deliveries to set a new record.
Model breakdown: Model Y family 39,035 units (85% of total). The 6-seat Model Y L accounted for more than half of Model Y sales in multiple months. Model 3: 6,720 units.
More detail
Australia's EV market has grown rapidly through government EV tax incentives, charging infrastructure expansion, and high fuel prices. Tesla has emerged as the clear #1 EV brand in Australia, outpacing BYD and Hyundai/Kia. The 94.1% growth rate significantly exceeds overall EV market growth — Tesla is taking share, not just riding the market.
Supply chain, Supercharger network investment, and improving FSD availability expectations are all contributing. The 6-seat Model Y L's popularity suggests Australian buyers favor the larger SUV format, consistent with regional vehicle preferences in markets like Australia and New Zealand.
Analyst and house views
Australia's surge is part of Tesla's Asia-Pacific momentum story. With China market competition intensifying, strong gains in Australia, Japan, and South Korea diversify Tesla's geographic growth base. Wedbush cites multi-regional EV leadership as a foundation of its $500 Tesla target — not dependent on the US market alone.
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