Tesla’s sales in Australia bounced back in February after a slower start to the year, with the Model Y once again leading the electric vehicle (EV) market.
Early figures released by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) show that Tesla and Polestar combined delivered 3,419 electric vehicles during the month. Tesla accounted for the vast majority of those deliveries, with the Model Y recording 2,791 sales, making it the clear leader among EVs in the country.
The Model 3 also saw a notable jump in demand, with 483 units sold in February, more than double the number delivered the previous month. (via The Driven)
Tesla Rebounds After Slow January
The February rebound follows a softer start to the year for EV sales in Australia. January figures showed a decline compared with December 2025, when more than 7,400 electric vehicles were sold across the country.
Despite the slower start, early 2026 data suggests EV adoption is accelerating again. Combined year-to-date sales for Tesla and Polestar are already 61% higher than the same period in 2025.
Part of that growth is tied to a weaker start to last year. Tesla was transitioning production to the updated Model Y in early 2025, with deliveries of the refreshed version only beginning in May. That temporary slowdown in deliveries made early-2025 comparisons particularly low.
Model Y Continues to Dominate EV Segment
Tesla’s strong February performance reinforces the Model Y’s dominant position in Australia’s EV market. The electric SUV recently finished 2025 as the country’s best-selling EV for the third consecutive year, with more than 22,000 units delivered over the full year.
The Model Y’s popularity is especially notable given the increasingly competitive landscape. Australia has seen a wave of new EV models enter the market, particularly from Chinese manufacturers offering aggressively priced alternatives.
Even with that pressure, the Model Y has continued to perform strongly in the mid-size SUV category, one of the most popular vehicle segments in the country.
Tesla could soon strengthen its position even further. Regulatory filings earlier this year revealed the company received approval to sell the six-seat Model Y L in Australia, a longer-wheelbase version featuring a 2+2+2 seating layout. While Tesla has not confirmed when orders will begin, approval typically signals a launch could happen in the near future.
