Fastest-charging EVs

Zeekr's electric shooting brake / wagon — confirmed for Australian launch late 2026 / early 2027. The 480 kW DC fast-charging architecture is among the fastest yet seen on any EV.

From

$55,000

Range

519 km

Battery

75 kWh

Zeekr's mid-size electric SUV — 800V architecture enables a class-leading 420 kW DC fast-charging peak (13 minutes 10–80%). Three Australian variants: RWD, Long Range RWD (615 km WLTP), and Performance AWD (3.8s 0–100).

From

$57,900

Range up to

615 km

Battery up to

100 kWh

The all-new second-generation BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse) — a clean-sheet platform that targets industry-leading numbers. 805 km WLTP range and 400 kW DC fast charging are headline figures few rivals can match.

From

$109,900

Range up to

805 km

Battery up to

108.7 kWh

Smart's largest model — a mid-size electric SUV with 800V architecture and 400 kW DC charging. Confirmed for Australian launch H2 2026.

From

$65,000

Range

550 km

Battery

100 kWh

Polestar's large electric SUV is the brand's flagship Australian offering — a 106 kWh battery, 350 kW DC charging in 2026 spec, and a cabin pitched directly at the Porsche Macan Electric and BMW iX.

From

$118,420

Range up to

635 km

Battery up to

106 kWh

Mercedes-Benz's flagship electric sedan — the 2026 update brings a new 108 kWh battery and 350 kW DC charging architecture. The claimed 925 km WLTP range is among the longest of any production EV on sale.

From

$219,900

Range up to

925 km

Battery up to

108 kWh

Kia's electric sedan slots beneath the EV6 and is positioned to undercut the Tesla Model 3 in Australia. Bold fastback styling, 7-year warranty, and an under-$50k from-price are the headline pitch.

From

$49,990

Range up to

630 km

Battery up to

81.4 kWh

Genesis's premium electric SUV — shares E-GMP 800V platform with Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 but with luxury finish and Hyundai Motor Group's most ambitious cabin design.

From

$88,300

Range up to

561 km

Battery up to

84 kWh

Genesis's electrified version of the GV70 SUV — same body as the petrol GV70 but with E-GMP-derived electric powertrain. 4.2s 0–100 in boost mode makes it the quickest Genesis on sale.

From

$132,800

Range

462 km

Battery

84 kWh

Lotus's first SUV — a 450 kW performance electric crossover with 350 kW DC charging and 600 km WLTP range. Built in Lotus's Wuhan factory, jointly owned with Geely.

From

$189,990

Range up to

600 km

Battery up to

112 kWh

Lotus's electric hyper-GT sedan — same platform as the Eletre but in a slippery four-door body. The R variant cracks 0-100 in 2.78 seconds.

From

$189,990

Range up to

600 km

Battery up to

112 kWh

Polestar's electric grand tourer — a four-door fastback flagship arriving H1 2026. Built on Polestar's first in-house platform with 800V architecture and 350 kW DC charging.

From

$171,100

Range

565 km

Battery

106 kWh

Genesis's Magma performance sub-brand applied to the GV60 — the most powerful Korean EV on sale in Australia. Shares the 800V E-GMP platform with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Kia EV6 GT.

From

$130,000

Range

432 km

Battery

84 kWh

Porsche's electric Cayenne — built on the new PPE platform shared with the Macan Electric and Audi Q6 e-tron. The petrol Cayenne continues in parallel.

From

$167,800

Range

600 km

Battery

113 kWh

Volvo's all-new mid-size electric SUV — slots between the EX40 and EX90 with bidirectional charging and a new Volvo-developed platform. Expected late 2026 / early 2027 in Australia.

From

$85,000

Range

600 km

Battery

100 kWh

Audi's electric Gran Turismo — shares its J1 platform with the Porsche Taycan. 320 kW DC fast charging makes it one of Australia's quickest-charging EVs; the S variant cracks 0–100 in 3.4 seconds.

From

$209,900

Range up to

558 km

Battery up to

105 kWh

XPeng's flagship mid-size SUV — 800V architecture, 300 kW DC charging, and a 98 kWh battery for 570 km WLTP range. Direct rival to the BMW iX1 and Tesla Model Y.

From

$75,000

Range up to

570 km

Battery up to

98 kWh

XPeng's luxury electric MPV — confirmed for Australian launch 2027. Massive 116 kWh battery yields 700 km WLTP range; targets the Zeekr 009 and Denza D9.

From

$90,000

Range

700 km

Battery

116 kWh

Porsche has retired the petrol Macan; from 2026 the Macan is electric only. Shares the 800V PPE platform with the Audi Q6 e-tron but with Porsche's sharper dynamics and driving focus.

From

$129,800

Range up to

654 km

Battery up to

100 kWh

Porsche's electric sport sedan — shares its J1 platform with the Audi e-tron GT. 800V architecture enables 270 kW DC charging; Performance Battery Plus option lifts range and power.

From

$181,200

Range up to

485 km

Battery up to

105 kWh

Volvo's seven-seat electric flagship — the EX90 sits at the top of the EV range with a 111 kWh battery, 250 kW DC charging, and a cabin pitched directly at the Mercedes EQS SUV and BMW iX.

From

$119,900

Range up to

521 km

Battery up to

106 kWh

Deepal's flagship — a 90 kWh battery, 240 kW DC charging, and a transformable cargo area where the rear glass tailgate folds down to create a ute-style tray. Genuinely novel in the AU segment.

From

$64,900

Range up to

550 km

Battery up to

90 kWh

Genesis's electric luxury sedan — same body as the petrol G80 but with a dedicated EV powertrain. 87.2 kWh battery, 800V architecture, and Genesis's flagship cabin tech.

From

$140,300

Range

520 km

Battery

87.2 kWh

Built on Hyundai-Kia's 800-volt E-GMP platform, the EV6 charges from 10–80% in under 20 minutes on a 350 kW charger. The GT variant is one of the fastest production cars sold in Australia.

From

$72,590

Range up to

528 km

Battery up to

84 kWh

Australia's first true 7-seat electric SUV at this price point. The EV9 brings genuine three-row practicality with the same 800V fast-charging platform as the EV6 and a square-jawed, distinctive design.

From

$97,000

Range up to

512 km

Battery up to

99.8 kWh

Hyundai's retro-futuristic Ioniq 5 shares mechanicals with the Kia EV6 but adopts a more upright, lounge-like cabin and pixel-art lighting. The N performance variant brings tracky thrills to the family EV space.

From

$76,200

Range up to

507 km

Battery up to

84 kWh

The Ioniq 6 swaps the 5's upright stance for a slippery streamliner shape — drag coefficient of 0.21 — yielding a class-leading 614 km WLTP range from a 77.4 kWh battery.

From

$65,500

Range up to

614 km

Battery up to

77.4 kWh

Hyundai's three-row electric flagship — sister car to the Kia EV9 with shared E-GMP 800V architecture. 110.3 kWh battery, 600 km WLTP range, and 233 kW DC charging put it head-to-head with the EV9 and Volvo EX90.

From

$119,750

Range up to

600 km

Battery up to

110.3 kWh

Hyundai N's first electric performance model — the Ioniq 5 N adds 478 kW, a sub-3.5s 0-100, simulated 'engine' sounds, and a track-tuned chassis to the regular Ioniq 5 platform.

From

$111,000

Range

448 km

Battery

84 kWh

The Ioniq 6 N takes the N treatment to Hyundai's electric sedan — same 478 kW dual-motor powertrain as the Ioniq 5 N, but in a slipperier shape that yields a 3.2s 0-100 and better range.

From

$115,000

Range

467 km

Battery

84 kWh

Zeekr's smallest electric SUV — a Geely-built crossover with sharp performance (5.6s 0-100 in RWD). The 61 kWh LFP battery delivers 405 km WLTP and 230 kW DC fast charging.

From

$48,900

Range up to

415 km

Battery up to

66 kWh

Audi's all-new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) underpins the Q6 e-tron — a fresh 800V architecture co-developed with Porsche. 225 kW DC charging in RWD spec puts it ahead of the older MEB-based Q4.

From

$99,900

Range up to

625 km

Battery up to

100 kWh

Chinese EV upstart XPeng arrived in Australia with the G6 — a Tesla Model Y–sized SUV at a meaningfully lower price. 800V architecture and 215 kW DC charging are headline features.

From

$48,990

Range up to

570 km

Battery up to

87.5 kWh

Sister brand to Volvo, Polestar leans into Scandinavian minimalism. The MY24+ Polestar 2 switched from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive, transforming its handling character.

From

$62,400

Range up to

659 km

Battery up to

82 kWh

The rebadged XC40 Recharge — Volvo dropped the petrol versions for this generation and reframed the EV as the EX40. RWD single-motor for the long-range variant; AWD twin-motor for performance.

From

$69,990

Range up to

520 km

Battery up to

82 kWh

BMW's electric 5 Series sibling — sharing platform and body with the petrol 5er. The 581 km WLTP range puts it ahead of the Mercedes EQE; the AC charging at 22 kW is class-leading.

From

$155,900

Range up to

581 km

Battery up to

81.2 kWh

Polestar's mid-size coupe-SUV trades a rear window for camera-based rearward vision — a polarising design choice. The 620 km WLTP Long Range Single Motor is the volume seller; the AWD Dual Motor goes hard.

From

$78,500

Range up to

620 km

Battery up to

94 kWh

BMW's electric flagship SUV — a polarising design with a cavernous, well-resolved cabin. Large 94.8 kWh battery, 602 km WLTP range, and one of the more pleasant premium EVs to drive.

From

$142,900

Range up to

550 km

Battery up to

111 kWh

Mercedes/BYD joint-venture luxury MPV — a 7-seat people-mover with 103.3 kWh BYD Blade battery, 520 km WLTP range, and a cabin that targets the Lexus LM and Hyundai Staria buyers.

From

$85,990

Range up to

520 km

Battery up to

103.3 kWh

Mazda's first dedicated EV for Australia, built through the Changan-Mazda joint venture in China. Rear-wheel drive, 78 kWh LFP battery, and a quick 15-min DC fast charge (10-80%) on 200 kW chargers.

From

$49,990

Range

560 km

Battery

78 kWh

Zeekr is Geely's premium EV brand, with the 009 luxury MPV as its flagship Australian offering. 116 kWh battery yields 604 km WLTP — among the longest of any people-mover EV on sale.

From

$115,900

Range

604 km

Battery

116 kWh

The electric G-Class — Mercedes-Benz's flagship off-road luxury SUV reimagined with four electric motors (one per wheel) for tank-turn capability and genuine off-road competence.

From

$249,900

Range

473 km

Battery

116 kWh

BMW's electric 7 Series — same body as the petrol 7er with a 106 kWh battery in the xDrive60. The M70 performance variant adds 485 kW and 1100 Nm.

From

$306,900

Range up to

720 km

Battery up to

106 kWh

Polestar's smallest SUV — confirmed for late 2027 / early 2028 Australian launch. Positioned below the Polestar 3 and 4, similar in size to a Volvo XC40 / EX40.

From

TBA

Range

480 km

Battery

75 kWh

BMW's all-new electric 3 Series sibling — not the original i3 city car (discontinued 2022). Built on the Neue Klasse platform alongside the new iX3, this is BMW's mid-size electric sedan.

From

$95,000

Range

600 km

Battery

84 kWh

Mercedes-Benz's electric flagship SUV — sister vehicle to the EQS sedan with 7-seat capability. 108 kWh battery delivers a class-leading 660 km WLTP range; built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

From

$194,900

Range

660 km

Battery

108 kWh

VW's electric revival of the iconic Type 2 Kombi — a retro-styled electric MPV with 82 kWh battery, 5/6/7-seat configurations, and a 1,121 L boot.

From

$72,990

Range

421 km

Battery

82 kWh

Jeep's first dedicated electric SUV — a large premium 5-seater with serious performance (447 kW, 3.7s 0-100). Confirmed for Australian launch H2 2026.

From

$95,000

Range

482 km

Battery

100 kWh

Mazda's electric SUV companion to the 6e sedan — same Changan-Mazda JV mechanicals in SUV form. 78 kWh LFP battery, 552 km WLTP range, 200 kW DC charging.

From

$53,990

Range

552 km

Battery

78 kWh

XPeng's mid-size electric sedan — confirmed for Australian launch 2026 to compete with the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal. The P7+ name reflects its position above the original P7.

From

$70,000

Range

602 km

Battery

76.3 kWh

Rolls-Royce's first ever production EV — a two-door grand coupe built at Goodwood. Hand-finished, bespoke, and priced accordingly.

From

$770,000

Range

530 km

Battery

102 kWh

Cadillac's Australian return — the Lyriq is GM's first dedicated electric SUV, built in China for global markets and Tennessee for North America. Offered direct-to-consumer (not via traditional dealers).

From

$90,000

Range

530 km

Battery

102 kWh

Cadillac's three-row electric SUV — large luxury 6-7-seat layout with serious performance (460 kW, 3.7s 0-100). Confirmed for Australian launch H2 2026.

From

$116,000

Range

480 km

Battery

102 kWh

Skoda's mid-size electric SUV — the more practical sibling of the VW ID.5 and Audi Q4 e-tron. 585 L boot is class-leading; the RS dual-motor variant adds 250 kW for more performance.

From

$54,990

Range up to

547 km

Battery up to

84 kWh

BMW's electric Gran Coupe — a four-door fastback that effectively replaces the petrol 4 Series Gran Coupe for many buyers. The 4-star ANCAP rating is unusual at the price; everything else delivers the expected BMW driving experience.

From

$88,900

Range up to

521 km

Battery up to

81.2 kWh

GAC's electric mid-size SUV — 75 kWh LFP battery, 510 km WLTP range, and 180 kW DC charging that recovers 10-80% in 16 minutes. Strong warranty backing.

From

$42,590

Range

510 km

Battery

75.3 kWh

Leapmotor's larger C10 SUV pairs a 67.9 kWh LFP battery with 180 kW DC charging. The Stellantis JV gives it more credible AU dealer backing than most Chinese imports.

From

$45,888

Range up to

437 km

Battery up to

81.9 kWh

Volkswagen Group's sporty Spanish sub-brand built the Born on the same MEB platform as the VW ID.3. RWD chassis balance, 175 kW DC charging, and a 511 km WLTP range from the 82 kWh battery.

From

$59,990

Range up to

511 km

Battery up to

82 kWh

Volkswagen's mainstream electric SUV — the cornerstone of VW Group's MEB platform that also underpins the Cupra Born, Skoda Enyaq and Audi Q4. Mainstream pricing and traditional VW build quality.

From

$59,990

Range up to

544 km

Battery up to

77 kWh

The refreshed 'Highland' Model 3 brings sharper styling, a quieter cabin and improved ride. It remains Australia's benchmark mid-size electric sedan and the gateway to Tesla's Supercharger network.

From

$61,990

Range up to

629 km

Battery up to

79 kWh

Australia's best-selling EV by a wide margin, the Model Y combines crossover practicality with the Tesla software and Supercharger ecosystem. The 'Juniper' refresh addresses many of the original's ride and cabin gripes.

From

$71,990

Range up to

600 km

Battery up to

79 kWh

Audi's flagship electric SUV is a refresh of the original e-tron, with a bigger 114 kWh battery and 600 km WLTP range. The 55 Sportback variant trades practicality for a coupe-SUV roofline.

From

$149,000

Range up to

505 km

Battery up to

114 kWh

Mercedes-Benz's electric E-Class sibling — shares its EVA2 platform with the EQS. Generous 90.6 kWh battery yields 626 km WLTP range; cabin tech is among the most advanced in any production EV.

From

$125,290

Range up to

654 km

Battery up to

90.6 kWh

Mercedes-Benz's electric SUV in the EQE family — shares mechanicals with the EQE sedan but in a more practical body. 660 km WLTP range and 4MATIC AWD as standard.

From

$136,600

Range up to

660 km

Battery up to

90.6 kWh

Volvo's smallest SUV ever, and one of the fastest. The single-motor RWD variant does 0–100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and packs Volvo's safety reputation into a Geely-sourced sub-$60K package.

From

$49,990

Range up to

480 km

Battery up to

69 kWh

MG's premium IM sub-brand launches in Australia with the IM5 sedan — a Tesla Model 3 rival with 75 kWh and 100 kWh battery options, 655 km WLTP range, and sub-5-second 0-100 in dual-motor trim.

From

$60,990

Range up to

655 km

Battery up to

100 kWh

MG IM6 — SUV companion to the IM5 sedan. Same battery options, same chassis architecture, but in a taller body. 670 km WLTP range puts it ahead of most rivals at the price.

From

$60,990

Range up to

670 km

Battery up to

100 kWh

MG's electric roadster — a two-seat convertible with scissor doors, 250 kW RWD or 375 kW AWD, and a startlingly fun chassis. Genuinely novel in the Australian EV market.

From

$99,900

Range up to

552 km

Battery up to

77 kWh

BYD's mid-size electric SUV launched in Australia in February 2025 and rose to second on the EV sales chart by early 2026 — only the Tesla Model Y outsells it. Pairs an 82.5 kWh Blade LFP battery with rear- or all-wheel-drive options, 150 kW DC fast charging and a 5-star ANCAP rating.

From

$54,990

Range up to

482 km

Battery up to

82.5 kWh

BYD's answer to the Tesla Model 3, the Seal pairs a Cell-to-Body Blade battery with rear- or all-wheel drive and serious performance — all from under $50,000 in base trim.

From

$46,990

Range up to

570 km

Battery up to

82.5 kWh

Renault reinvented the Scenic nameplate as a sharp-looking electric SUV — the EV87 variant pairs an 87 kWh battery with 625 km WLTP range. The 22 kW three-phase AC charging is unusual at this price.

From

$55,990

Range up to

625 km

Battery up to

87 kWh

Toyota's first dedicated electric SUV, co-developed with Subaru (which sells it as the Solterra). Long battery warranty and Toyota's service network are the standout features — performance is mid-pack.

From

$69,990

Range up to

591 km

Battery up to

74.7 kWh

Subaru's first BEV is a Toyota bZ4X with twin motors as standard. Symmetrical all-wheel drive is the Subaru-typical pitch — useful in snowy/wet conditions, less compelling on city duty.

From

$71,900

Range

466 km

Battery

74.7 kWh

Lexus's electric SUV — shares mechanicals with the Toyota bZ4X but adds Lexus refinement, more power, and 22 kW three-phase AC charging. The 2026 refresh dropped pricing by up to $42,000.

From

$84,500

Range up to

460 km

Battery up to

74.7 kWh

Smart returned to Australia under Geely ownership — the #1 is a small electric SUV (despite the city-car Smart heritage). Built in Geely's Xi'an factory in China.

From

$54,900

Range up to

440 km

Battery up to

66 kWh

Hyundai's new electric mid-size SUV — slots between the Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 in the Australian range. The 88.1 kWh LFP battery delivers a strong 546 km WLTP range.

From

$59,990

Range

546 km

Battery

88.1 kWh

Ford's polarising electric SUV that wears the Mustang nameplate. Long-debated styling decision aside, the GT performance variants are genuinely quick and the cabin is well-resolved.

From

$65,990

Range

470 km

Battery

73 kWh

Smart's coupe-SUV companion to the #1. Same Geely-built mechanicals but with a sleeker fastback roofline. The Brabus AWD variant cracks 3.7s 0-100.

From

$57,900

Range up to

455 km

Battery up to

66 kWh

Hyundai's small electric hatchback — announced for Australian launch in early 2027. Built on the same E-GMP platform as the Ioniq 5/6/9 but in compact hatch form.

From

TBA

Range

420 km

Battery

60 kWh

Cadillac's smaller electric SUV — slots below the Lyriq with similar styling but in a more accessible package. Confirmed for Australian launch H2 2026.

From

$80,000

Range

480 km

Battery

85 kWh