# A total of 108,703 vehicles were delivered in March 2026, down 2.6 per cent on March 2025.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · 7NEWS Australia*

## Key points

- EVs reached a record 14.6% market share in March 2026, up from 11.8% in February.
- BYD achieved its highest-ever Australian ranking, with deliveries up 50% due to new models.
- Kia overtook Mazda and Ford to become the second-best selling brand, despite flat overall sales.
- Petrol vehicle sales dropped 20.8% and diesel sales fell 10.1% year-on-year in March 2026.
- The Nissan X-Trail achieved its highest top-10 finish in its current generation, ranking fourth.

**Companies:** Toyota, Ford, Tesla, Kia, Mazda, Hyundai, BYD, GWM, Mitsubishi, MG, Chery, Nissan
**Countries:** Australia

[Read the full story on 7NEWS Australia](https://7news.com.au/motoring/vfacts-march-2026-market-down-but-ev-sales-jump-kia-and-byd-enter-top-three-c-22102448)

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