VFACTS car sales data for June shows car makers globally are unable to keep up with demand with impacts from COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, the shortage in microprocessors and shipping issues all contributing to a lack of supply.

June sales nationally were down 9.7 per cent on the same month last year. Electric car demand is strong – the new Volvo built Polestar our best-selling electric car in June with 201 sales followed by the Tesla 3 with 172 although Tesla deliveries were hampered by a Covid-19 factory closure in China during March.

In tomorrow’s road test I’m driving the Polestar 2 full electric long range dual motor Fastback – available only online this premium sedan is a surprise package – striking looks with an impressive interior it creates interest wherever you drive it – At Westfield Bondi Junction last weekend the number of potential customers enquiring after it was surprising.

I’m David Berthon.

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