Toyota, Volkswagen, and Mazda sales are plunging in Australia as EVs and Chinese brands surge

Toyota, Volkswagen and Mazda are seeing sharp sales declines in Australia as electrification accelerates and lower-cost Chinese brands gain traction. A report cited from The Electric Viking says Toyota is down 21%, Mazda 17%, Mitsubishi 25.7%, and that Volkswagen’s 2025 sales have fallen 21% after a 17% drop in 2024. The shift is reflected in market share: plug-in vehicles reportedly rose from 16% in January to 36% by June 2026 when including plug-in hybrids. The video also claims Chinese automakers hold seven of Australia’s 20 best-selling brands. The piece argues the disruption goes beyond price, pressuring warranties, service capacity, parts access and resale values, especially for smaller brands.