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In-depth reviews of every major electric vehicle on sale in Australia.
BYD Dolphin review: the sweet spot in Australia's cheap-EV price war
BYD's Dolphin Premium pairs 427 km of WLTP range with a $36,990 list price. We weigh the consensus from CarExpert, CarsGuide and Chasing Cars against the MG 4, Atto 1 and Geely EX2.
Kia EV5 review: big on space and warranty, short on charging speed
Kia's boxy mid-size electric SUV nails space, comfort and the seven-year warranty at a sharp price. Australian reviewers back the Air Long Range as the pick — if you can live with 140 kW charging.
Mercedes-Benz EQA review: refinement first, value a distant second
Mercedes' smallest electric SUV gained a 70.5 kWh battery and 526 km of WLTP range in its facelift. Quiet and beautifully built — but 100 kW charging and an $84,900 price look dated in 2026.
BMW iX3 review: the Neue Klasse SUV that resets the premium EV benchmark
The second-generation BMW iX3 lands with 805 km of range, 400 kW charging and the first five-star ANCAP rating under 2026 protocols. We weigh the launch-review consensus against its $109,900 price.
Volvo EX30 review: a sharper price makes the screen-first gamble easier to take
Volvo's smallest SUV pairs 480 km of WLTP range and a 5.3-second 0–100 with a cabin that puts everything in one screen. After 2026 price cuts, is the EX30 the small premium EV to buy?
BMW i4 review: the driver's sedan of the electric segment
BMW's i4 eDrive35 undercuts the Luxury Car Tax threshold and delivers the sharpest steering in its class. But a 4-star ANCAP rating and a tight rear seat make it a specific pick, not a default one.
Polestar 3 review: the design-led large EV SUV finally comes of age
Polestar's flagship electric SUV competes against the BMW iX, Mercedes EQE SUV and Volvo EX90. In Long Range Dual Motor spec, is it worth the $131,100 ask?
Polestar 2 review: the RWD switch it needed all along
Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor review: MY24's rear-drive conversion, class-leading 659 km range, Google-built cabin, and where it sits against Model 3 and i4 in 2026.
BYD Sealion 7 review: the Model Y rival that's eating into Tesla's lead
BYD's mid-size electric SUV is now Australia's second best-selling EV. Six AU reviews in, here's whether the Sealion 7 Premium earns the hype against the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and XPeng G6.
MG 4 review: the value benchmark for small EV hatches
MG's rear-drive electric hatch has rewritten the entry-level EV playbook in Australia. Three years in, with a 10-year warranty and sharper rivals on every side, does the MG 4 still earn the recommendation?
BYD Seal review: the Tesla Model 3 alternative that actually works
BYD's electric sedan undercuts the Tesla Model 3 by $15,000 with a longer warranty and a better-equipped cabin. We focus on the Premium — the volume seller.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 review: is the price still right in 2026?
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 is one of the most premium-feeling EVs at the price — but a price rise and a simplified lineup raise the value question. We focus on the entry RWD.
Kia EV6 review: the value-pick Ioniq 5 sibling, refreshed
Kia's EV6 shares its bones with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 but undercuts it on warranty and price. The 2026 update sharpens the case. We focus on the Air RWD.
Tesla Model 3 review: the smarter Tesla to buy?
The Model 3 is the same powertrain as the Model Y in a tighter sedan body — and most reviewers agree it's the better drive. We focus on the RWD volume seller.
Tesla Model Y review: still the default electric SUV in 2026?
Australia's #1 selling EV has had a quiet facelift. We focus on the rear-wheel drive — the volume seller — and ask whether it still earns the badge against newer rivals.
BYD Atto 3 review: still the value EV to beat?
BYD's small electric SUV launched as Australia's cheapest five-seat EV. Nearly four years on, with sharper competition than ever, does the Atto 3 still hold up?