According to Sawyer Merritt, Australian electric vehicle sales for 2025 show Tesla Model Y leading with 17,972 units sold, followed by BYD Sealion 7 at 8,483 and Tesla Model 3 at 5,597. This surge in EV adoption is driving increased demand for AI-powered automotive technologies including autonomous driving, predictive maintenance, and smart in-car systems. The strong performance of brands leveraging advanced AI, such as Tesla and BYD, highlights significant business opportunities for AI solution providers in vehicle software, fleet analytics, and connected mobility platforms. Companies investing in scalable AI integration are well-positioned to capitalize on Australia's rapidly expanding EV market, as consumer expectations shift towards smarter, safer, and more efficient vehicles. Source: Sawyer Merritt (Twitter, Nov 4, 2025).

According to Sawyer Merritt, the Tesla Model Y reclaimed its position as Europe’s bestselling car in September 2025, after a nine-month gap, as reported by Automotive News Europe. Tesla’s sustained investment in AI-powered autonomous driving and smart software updates has contributed to its competitive advantage in the European EV market. The Model Y’s advanced AI-driven features, such as Autopilot and over-the-air updates, have driven consumer interest and boosted sales, demonstrating how AI integration is shaping buyer preferences and influencing the automotive industry’s shift toward intelligent vehicles (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter; Automotive News Europe).