Toyota Motor Australia's VP of Sales and Marketing, Sean Hanley, has stated that hybrid vehicles are more suitable for Australia than battery electric vehicles (BEVs), despite the rising popularity of Tesla's Model Y. Hanley cited the '1-6-90 rule', stating that producing a single BEV requires the same amount of raw battery materials as 90 standard hybrid vehicles or six plug-in hybrid vehicles. He also highlighted that hybrids are more affordable and practical for most consumers, especially in countries like Australia where a significant portion of electricity is generated from non-renewable sources.