Every electric car, reviewed on the numbers
Structured reviews of all 74 electric cars on sale in Australia β range (WLTP), battery, practicality, performance, tech and value, priced in AUD, with pros and cons drawn from the same scoring the recommender uses.
How we write this: every figure here comes from published manufacturer specifications, and the write-up is a structured comparison of those numbers against every other EV we hold for this market. We don't road test cars, so you won't find driving impressions here β just the maths, shown openly.
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Max price β A$267,500
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Hyundai Inster
From A$48,150
Tiny footprint, sliding rear seats, big range for the size. 322 km WLTP, 4 seats.
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BYD Dolphin
From A$53,700
Rotating touchscreen and lots of kit as standard. 314 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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MG MG4 EV
From A$55,350
Best value family hatch, with a seven-year warranty. 322 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Nissan Leaf
From A$57,400
Huge used supply makes it the cheapest way into EVs. 266 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Peugeot E-208
From A$57,700
Sharpest-looking supermini EV, efficient in town. 338 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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MG MGS5 EV
From A$58,400
Roomy electric SUV that undercuts everything premium. 410 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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MG ZS EV
From A$61,500
Long-range family SUV at supermini money. 346 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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MINI Cooper Electric
From A$61,500
The most fun small EV to drive. 306 km WLTP, 4 seats.
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Ε koda Elroq
From A$64,550
Compact Skoda SUV with a proper family boot. 426 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Volvo EX30
From A$67,350
Premium feel and strong performance in a small package. 402 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Cupra Born
From A$67,650
The keen driver's mainstream hatchback EV. 386 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Kia EV3
From A$67,650
Long range in a compact, affordable crossover. 483 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Renault Megane E-Tech
From A$67,650
Google-based software that's genuinely easy to use. 370 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Hyundai Kona Electric
From A$70,750
Exceptional efficiency for the money. 418 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Kia Niro EV
From A$72,400
Practical, easy-going family crossover with 7-year warranty. 386 km WLTP, 5 seats.
Read the full review βKia EV3 Long Range
From A$73,800
Compact SUV with big-car range. 483 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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From A$74,850
429bhp for less than half the price of rivals. 306 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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BYD Atto 3
From A$75,850
Well-equipped family SUV with a long warranty. 346 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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smart #3
From A$77,900
Coupe-SUV with Mercedes-designed interior. 426 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Volkswagen ID.4
From A$79,950
Big boot and long range for family duty. 418 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Ε koda Enyaq
From A$79,950
One of the most spacious family EVs you can buy. 426 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Nissan Ariya
From A$79,950
Lounge-like cabin with a sliding centre console. 435 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5
From A$81,800
Lounge-like cabin and ultra-fast charging. 451 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Tesla Model 3
From A$82,000
Supercharger access and the slickest software around. 467 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Subaru Solterra
From A$82,000
Standard all-wheel drive with genuine off-road credibility. 378 km WLTP, 5 seats.
Read the full review βVolvo EX30 Twin Motor
From A$84,050
0-60 in 3.6s in a small SUV body. 402 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Toyota bZ4X
From A$86,100
Toyota reliability with a 10-year battery care plan. 386 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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MINI Countryman E
From A$86,100
Family-sized MINI with a proper boot. 435 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
From A$88,150
Long range plus a genuinely fun rear-drive chassis. 483 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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BMW iX1
From A$90,200
Compact premium SUV with useful boot space. 418 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Volkswagen ID.5
From A$90,200
Coupe-roofed ID.4 with the same family space. 435 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Polestar 2
From A$92,150
Sharp Scandinavian design and rapid performance. 483 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Tesla Model Y
From A$92,250
Vast boot, huge charging network, strong resale. 459 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Audi Q4 e-tron
From A$92,250
Premium family SUV with a big, square boot. 426 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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BYD Sealion 7
From A$92,250
Quick, comfortable and generously equipped. 435 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Kia EV6
From A$93,450
800V charging: 10-80% in under 20 minutes. 467 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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BYD Seal
From A$93,650
Luxury-feeling cabin at a mainstream price. 459 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Volvo EX40
From A$94,300
Compact SUV with Volvo's safety kit as standard. 435 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Peugeot E-3008
From A$94,300
Striking cabin and long range. 515 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6
From A$95,850
One of the most efficient EVs on long highway runs. 515 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
From A$96,350
Compact premium SUV with a plush, quiet cabin. 402 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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BMW iX2
From A$96,350
Coupe-SUV styling on the practical iX1 platform. 426 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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BMW iX3
From A$98,400
Sensible-sized SUV, very quiet at highway speeds. 402 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Volvo EC40
From A$98,400
Coupe-styled EX40 with the same running gear. 426 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Lexus RZ
From A$98,400
Lexus refinement with a steer-by-wire yoke option. 394 km WLTP, 5 seats.
Read the full review βPolestar 2 Long Range
From A$100,450
Rear-drive Polestar 2 with strong real-world range. 515 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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BMW i4
From A$104,550
Drives like a proper BMW, silently. 483 km WLTP, 5 seats.
Read the full review βTesla Model Y Long Range
From A$106,600
Vast boot plus the Supercharger network. 531 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Mercedes-Benz EQB
From A$108,650
One of the few genuine seven-seat electric SUVs. 394 km WLTP, 7 seats.
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MG Cyberster
From A$112,750
Electric roadster with scissor doors. 386 km WLTP, 2 seats.
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz
From A$120,950
Enormous space and the friendliest face on the road. 394 km WLTP, 7 seats.
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Audi Q6 e-tron
From A$123,000
800V charging with a genuinely quick top-up. 515 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Polestar 4
From A$123,000
No rear window, huge rear-seat space. 539 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Tesla Model 3 Performance
From A$123,000
0-60 in under three seconds. 443 km WLTP, 5 seats.
Read the full review βKia EV6 GT
From A$127,100
585bhp β quicker than most sports cars. 418 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Hyundai Ioniq 9
From A$133,250
Three-row, seven-seat flagship with long-distance range. 620 km WLTP, 7 seats.
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Kia EV9
From A$133,250
Seven full-size seats and 800V rapid charging. 507 km WLTP, 7 seats.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
From A$133,250
650bhp with a simulated gearshift β the maddest EV on sale. 378 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Audi Q8 e-tron
From A$139,400
Large, hushed SUV with a huge boot. 459 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Porsche Macan Electric
From A$141,450
Sports-car handling in a usable SUV. 547 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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BMW i4 M50
From A$143,500
544bhp and genuine M-car pace. 451 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Polestar 3
From A$143,500
Scandi-minimal luxury SUV with great chassis control. 547 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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BMW iX
From A$147,600
Long range and a lounge-like cabin. 547 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Mercedes-Benz EQE Saloon
From A$151,700
Executive saloon with S-Class levels of hush. 531 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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BMW i5
From A$153,750
Executive saloon that drives like a proper BMW. 515 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Tesla Model S
From A$164,000
Long range and ballistic acceleration. 595 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Porsche Taycan
From A$177,300
The best-driving electric car on sale. 515 km WLTP, 4 seats.
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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
From A$184,500
Big, refined electric SUV with rear-axle steering. 515 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Tesla Model X
From A$184,500
Falcon doors and up to seven seats. 531 km WLTP, 7 seats.
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Audi e-tron GT
From A$188,600
Supercar looks with everyday usability. 483 km WLTP, 4 seats.
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Volvo EX90
From A$196,800
Seven seats, lidar and a beautifully calm cabin. 531 km WLTP, 7 seats.
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BMW i7
From A$211,150
Rear-seat cinema screen and limousine comfort. 547 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon
From A$215,250
The longest-range Mercedes and a limousine-grade ride. 628 km WLTP, 5 seats.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
From A$266,500
Seven-seat luxury flagship SUV. 563 km WLTP, 7 seats.
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