Electric vehicles have smashed sales records across the country as Australians continue to grapple with global fuel uncertainty. Battery powered EV's represented one-fifth of all car sales in July, marking the second consecutive month of record-breaking EV sales. Australia has recorded its second consecutive month of record breaking EV sales. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe BYD Sealion 7 led the charge as the most popular EV sold in July, with 2548 sales recorded during the month. Picture: NewsWire / Naomi JellicoeEnergy Minister Chris Bowen said the rise in EV sales was shielding people against "global oil shocks" and that EV adopters were maximising the opportunity to ease their cost of living.