Australians bought EVs and hybrids at nearly same rate as petrol cars between April and June, Australian Automobile Association data shows Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australians are now buying electric and hybrid vehicles at the same rate as traditional petrol-powered cars, according to new data that shows EV sales doubled in the months after the peak of the fuel price spike. Fuel prices are again on track to top $2 a litre , after the federal government’s fuel excise reductions – introduced to offset the impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East – come to an end on Sunday. Continue reading...