Pure battery-powered EV sales account for less than 2% of total vehicle sales in Japan, as major producers such as Toyota have long pushed for the adoption of hybrid vehicles. Australia, which has seen rising EV sales in recent years, is also experiencing accelerated momentum, propelled by rising fuel costs. “This makes it the biggest week in EV registrations since the end of 2023,” he said. In China, EVs and hybrids already account for more than 50% of total vehicle sales, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association. “I’ve never thought of veering towards (EV) engines until this crisis,” said 31-year-old Panupong Kunlachotpanit.

Source: Bangkok Post April 01, 2026 10:00 UTC