Electric cars in Australia: Every model available (and some nearly here)
Because you can’t spell revolution without ‘EV’.
As Australian sales of electric cars continue to rise and industry bodies urge the Federal Government to make charging infrastructure a national priority, it appears EVs (electric vehicles) have progressed beyond buzzword status to present-day reality.
But, while potential buyers may be put off by range anxiety and lofty prices, the number of electric cars available in Australia is rapidly rising, with manufacturers hoping to eventually reap the benefits of scale and dispel myths around electric vehicle limitations.
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Infrastructure Australia projects that by 2040, electric cars will account for 70 to 100 per cent of new car sales, with current data from the Electric Vehicle Council stating that almost 10,000 electric cars have been sold in Australia since 2011.
By this figuring, most of us will have one in the driveway by the end of this decade, either new or used.
So, whether you’re tentatively window shopping or actively future-proofing, it’s best to get acquainted with every all-electric car on sale, or soon to be on sale, in Australia in 2020.
Here, your comprehensive guide...
This story was first published in March, 2020
Audi e-tron
AVAILABLE: Sometime in 2020 (TBC)
TYPE: Crossover SUV
DRIVING RANGE: Up to 436km (WLTP)
PRICE: From $137,700 plus on-road costs
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Audi e-tron Sportback
AVAILABLE: Late 2020
TYPE: Coupe-style crossover SUV
DRIVING RANGE: 347- 446km (WLTP)
PRICE: TBC
BMW i3
AVAILABLE: Since 2014
TYPE: Small hatchback
DRIVING RANGE: 285 - 310 km (WLTP)
PRICE: From $68,700 (before on-road costs)
Hyundai Ioniq electric
AVAILABLE: Since 2018
TYPE: Medium hatchback
DRIVING RANGE: 311km (WLTP)
PRICE: From $48,490 (before on-road costs)
Hyundai Kona electric
AVAILABLE: Since 2019
TYPE: Small crossover SUV
DRIVING RANGE: 449km (WLTP)
PRICE: From $59,990 (before on-road costs)
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Jaguar I-Pace
AVAILABLE: Since 2018
TYPE: Performance SUV
DRIVING RANGE: 470km (WLTP)
PRICE: From $124,100 (before on-road costs)
MG EZS ('ZS EV' here)
AVAILABLE: Late 2020
TYPE: Compact SUV
DRIVING RANGE: 262km (WLTP)
PRICE: $46,990 driveaway
Mercedes-Benz EQC
AVAILABLE: Since December 2019
TYPE: SUV
DRIVING RANGE: 434km (WLTP)
PRICE: From $137,900 (before on-road costs)
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Mini Electric
AVAILABLE: Since July 2020
TYPE: Hatchback
DRIVING RANGE: 230km (WLTP)
PRICE: $54,800 plus on-road costs
Nissan Leaf
AVAILABLE: Since August 2019
TYPE: Hatchback
DRIVING RANGE: 270km (WLTP)
PRICE: From $49,990 (before on-road costs)
Polestar 2
AVAILABLE: Currently expected before the end of 2020.
TYPE: Fastback
DRIVING RANGE: 500km (WLTP)
PRICE: TBC
Porsche Taycan
AVAILABLE: Available to order now.
TYPE: Sports car
DRIVING RANGE: Up to 365 - 420km (WLTP)
PRICE: From $190,400 plus on-road costs
Renault Zoe
AVAILABLE: Since 2017
TYPE: Small hatch
DRIVING RANGE: Up to 300km (claimed)
PRICE: From $49,490 (before on-road costs)
Renault Kangoo Maxi ZE
AVAILABLE: Since 2017
TYPE: Van
DRIVING RANGE: 200km (claimed)
PRICE: From $49,990 (before on-road costs)
Tesla Model 3
AVAILABLE: Since 2019
TYPE: Sedan
DRIVING RANGE: 460 - 560km (WLTP)
PRICE: From $67,900 (before on-road costs)
Tesla Model S
AVAILABLE: Since 2014
TYPE: Sedan
DRIVING RANGE: 593 - 610km (WLTP)
PRICE: From $140,169 (before on-road costs)
Tesla Model X
AVAILABLE: Since 2017
TYPE: SUV
DRIVING RANGE: 487 - 507km (WLTP)
PRICE: From $151,869 (before on-road costs)