Electric vehicle availability in Australia

There are now 31 EV models (BEV and PHEV)[17]  ranging in price from $41,000 – $260,000 available in Australia, with another 13 models coming in 2021-22. [18]

Globally, about 370 EV models are available as of 2020 (235 BEV models, and 133 PHEV models).[19] Companies have made announcements to introduce 200 new EV models over the next five years.[20].

The following tables present EVs under $100,000 currently available in the Australian market. Vehicle pricing is subject to change and also may vary under fleet contracts.

Battery Electric Vehicles available now in the Australian market under $100,000

MakeModelSegmentANCAP rating (stars)CO2 (g/km tailpipe)Range (km)**Entry Price (AUD)Battery Size (Kwh)
BMWi3Small passenger50310$71,99033
HyundaiIoniqSmall passenger50311$49,97038.3
HyundaiKONASmall SUV50484$62,00064
KiaNiroSmall SUV5*0450$62,49064
MazdaMX30Small SUV50224$70,55935.5
MercedesEQASmall SUV50426$76,80080
MGZS EVSmall SUV50262$40,99044
MINIElectricSmall passenger50233$55,65032.6
NissanLeafSmall passenger50270$49,99040
RenaultKangoo ZELight commercial van <= 2.5t40214$50,29033
TeslaModel 3Medium passenger50415$59,90070

[17] https://electricvehiclecouncil.com.au/about-ev/evs-available/

[18] https://myelectriccar.com.au/evs-in-australia/

[19]  https://www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2021/trends-and-developments-in-electric-vehicle-markets

[20] https://www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2020

*Estimated: Not yet released at time of publishing

**WLTP or WLTP-converted vehicle range (ideal)

PHEVs available now in the Australian market under $100,000

MakeModelSegmentANCAP rating (stars)CO2 (g/km tailpipeRange (km)Entry Price (AUD)Battery Size (Kwh)
BMW330eMedium passenger54859$84,90012.4
HyundaiIoniqSmall passenger52663$47,9508.9
KiaNiroSmall SUV5*2958$49,9908.9
Mercedes BenzA250eSmall passenger53461$64,80015.6
Mercedes BenzC300eMedium passenger54643$84,47213.5
Mercedes BenzGLC-300eMedium SUV54643$93,80013.5
MGHSMedium SUV5^^3952$43,000^16.6
MiniCountrymanSmall SUV55461$67,8189.6
MitsubishiOutlanderMedium SUV54354$47,99013.8
VolvoXC40 RechargeSmall SUV55044$66,99010.7
VolvoXC60 T8 PolestarMedium SUV55044$95,33310.4

*Estimated: Not yet released at time of publishing

**WLTP or WLTP-converted vehicle range (ideal)

^ Combined cycle

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