Tesla · Sedan
Model 3 RWD
Efficient commuting and road trips where the Supercharger network and a large boot matter.
- Planning range
- 420 km
- Boot
- 594 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 27 min
- Price from
- $54,900
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Tesla · Medium SUV
Model Y RWD
Families wanting a very large boot, simple charging navigation and strong everyday efficiency.
- Planning range
- 380 km
- Boot
- 854 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 27 min
- Price from
- $58,900
BYD · Hatch
Dolphin Essential
Budget city buyers with home charging and only occasional longer trips.
- Planning range
- 270 km
- Boot
- 345 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 40 min
- Price from
- $29,990
BYD · Small SUV
Atto 3 Essential
Urban families wanting an affordable high-riding EV with a conventional rear seat and useful boot.
- Planning range
- 280 km
- Boot
- 440 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 40 min
- Price from
- $39,990
BYD · Sedan
Seal Dynamic
Value-focused sedan buyers wanting comfort, equipment and useful range.
- Planning range
- 370 km
- Boot
- 400 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 37 min
- Price from
- $46,990
BYD · Medium SUV
Sealion 7 Premium
Families wanting a roomy, well-equipped electric SUV without a premium-brand price.
- Planning range
- 385 km
- Boot
- 520 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 32 min
- Price from
- $54,990
BYD · Hatch
ATTO 1 Premium
City buyers wanting Australia's smallest and lowest-cost new EV footprint without pretending it is a family road-trip car.
- Planning range
- 245 km
- Boot
- 230 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 30 min
- Price from
- $27,990
BYD · Small SUV
ATTO 2 Dynamic
Urban families wanting a genuinely affordable electric SUV that is easier to park than most medium EVs.
- Planning range
- 275 km
- Boot
- 400 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 32 min
- Price from
- $31,990
JAECOO · Small SUV
J5 EV Summit
Pet and family households wanting a practical, keenly priced small electric SUV with a large square boot.
- Planning range
- 320 km
- Boot
- 480 L
- DC 10–80%
- Unknown
- Price from
- $36,990
AION · Hatch
UT Premium
Value-focused urban buyers wanting a roomy small hatch, useful range and strong standard equipment.
- Planning range
- 340 km
- Boot
- 321 L
- DC 10–80%
- Unknown
- Price from
- $31,990
Chery · Small SUV
E5 Ultimate
Value-focused buyers wanting useful range, a full-size spare wheel and a broadening dealer network.
- Planning range
- 340 km
- Boot
- Unknown
- DC 10–80%
- Unknown
- Price from
- $37,990
MG · Hatch
MG4 Excite 51
Budget buyers who want a compact rear-drive hatch with honest day-to-day space.
- Planning range
- 280 km
- Boot
- 363 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 37 min
- Price from
- $32,990
MG · Hatch
MG4 EV Urban Essence 43
Metro buyers wanting a low-cost electric hatch with established MG dealer support and predictable home charging.
- Planning range
- 250 km
- Boot
- 382 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 28 min
- Price from
- $31,990
MG · Hatch
MG4 EV Urban Essence 54
Value-focused hatch buyers wanting substantially more touring range without moving far beyond entry-level pricing.
- Planning range
- 320 km
- Boot
- 382 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 30 min
- Price from
- $34,990
MG · Small SUV
S5 EV Excite 49
Suburban families wanting an affordable, conventionally packaged small electric SUV.
- Planning range
- 275 km
- Boot
- 453 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 28 min
- Price from
- $40,990
MG · Sedan
IM5 Premium
Buyers wanting a large, quiet luxury-leaning electric liftback at a price below traditional premium brands.
- Planning range
- 390 km
- Boot
- 457 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 28 min
- Price from
- $60,990
MG · Medium SUV
IM6 Premium
Families wanting a very large electric SUV cabin and boot with established MG dealer access.
- Planning range
- 355 km
- Boot
- 665 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 28 min
- Price from
- $60,990
Hyundai · Hatch
INSTER Extended Range
City households that value a tiny footprint, flexible seats and easy parking over a large boot.
- Planning range
- 285 km
- Boot
- 280 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 30 min
- Price from
- $42,990
Hyundai · Small SUV
KONA Electric Extended Range
Small families wanting efficient range, familiar controls and an established service network.
- Planning range
- 400 km
- Boot
- 407 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 45 min
- Price from
- $58,990
Hyundai · Medium SUV
IONIQ 5 84 kWh RWD
Families prioritising a huge rear cabin, comfort and genuinely quick road-trip charging.
- Planning range
- 455 km
- Boot
- 520 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 18 min
- Price from
- $75,900
Hyundai · Sedan
IONIQ 6 Dynamiq
Frequent highway drivers prioritising efficiency, long range and very fast charging over SUV-style access.
- Planning range
- 485 km
- Boot
- 401 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 18 min
- Price from
- $66,900
Hyundai · Large SUV
IONIQ 9 Calligraphy
Large families needing six or seven real seats, long range and fast charging.
- Planning range
- 475 km
- Boot
- 620 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 24 min
- Price from
- $119,750
Kia · Small SUV
EV3 Air Standard Range
Small families wanting sensible cabin packaging, familiar controls and useful range.
- Planning range
- 345 km
- Boot
- 460 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 29 min
- Price from
- $47,990
Kia · Medium SUV
EV5 Air Standard Range
Families wanting a square, practical cabin and a broad Australian dealer network.
- Planning range
- 320 km
- Boot
- 513 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 36 min
- Price from
- $56,990
Kia · Medium SUV
EV6 Air RWD
Frequent road-trippers wanting long range, very fast charging and conventional driver controls.
- Planning range
- 465 km
- Boot
- 490 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 18 min
- Price from
- $72,990
Kia · Large SUV
EV9 Air
Seven-seat families needing true third-row access and fast charging.
- Planning range
- 350 km
- Boot
- 333 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 24 min
- Price from
- $97,990
GWM · Hatch
ORA Standard Range
City buyers who value price, comfort and dealer access more than boot space or road-trip charging.
- Planning range
- 245 km
- Boot
- 228 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 50 min
- Price from
- $35,990
GWM · Small SUV
ORA 5 SUV Lux
Budget-focused households wanting useful range, V2L and a compact electric SUV backed by a broad dealer network.
- Planning range
- 340 km
- Boot
- 362 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 30 min
- Price from
- $33,990
Geely · Medium SUV
EX5 Complete
Value-focused families wanting a roomy cabin and generous standard equipment.
- Planning range
- 340 km
- Boot
- 461 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 28 min
- Price from
- $44,990
Geely · Hatch
EX2 Complete
Budget city buyers wanting a compact rear-drive EV with useful luggage space and home charging.
- Planning range
- 200 km
- Boot
- 375 L
- DC 10–80%
- Unknown
- Price from
- $26,490
Geely · Hatch
EX2 Inspire
Urban buyers wanting a compact rear-drive hatch with stronger range and equipment while staying near $30,000.
- Planning range
- 275 km
- Boot
- 375 L
- DC 10–80%
- Unknown
- Price from
- $30,990
XPENG · Medium SUV
New G6 Standard Range
Tech-focused families wanting a roomy SUV and exceptionally fast charging on a capable charger.
- Planning range
- 380 km
- Boot
- 571 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 12 min
- Price from
- $51,800
Zeekr · Small SUV
X RWD
Urban buyers wanting compact premium presentation and strong performance.
- Planning range
- 350 km
- Boot
- 362 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 29 min
- Price from
- $48,900
Zeekr · Medium SUV
7X RWD
Families wanting a large boot, rapid charging and premium cabin features at a mid-market price.
- Planning range
- 380 km
- Boot
- 539 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 13 min
- Price from
- $57,900
Zeekr · People mover
009 FWD 7 Seat
Large families wanting maximum passenger space, sliding doors and long range.
- Planning range
- 475 km
- Boot
- 574 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 30 min
- Price from
- $115,900
Volvo · Small SUV
EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Couples or small households wanting a compact premium EV and strong safety equipment.
- Planning range
- 365 km
- Boot
- 400 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 27 min
- Price from
- $59,990
Volvo · Small SUV
EX40 Single Motor Extended Range
Buyers wanting a conventional compact SUV shape, established support and useful touring range.
- Planning range
- 410 km
- Boot
- 410 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 28 min
- Price from
- $76,990
Polestar · Sedan
2 Long Range Single Motor
Drivers wanting excellent range, a practical liftback and a calm Google-based interface.
- Planning range
- 515 km
- Boot
- 407 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 28 min
- Price from
- $67,990
Polestar · Medium SUV
4 Long Range Single Motor
Buyers wanting a spacious premium cabin and long range who can accept a digital rear-view mirror.
- Planning range
- 490 km
- Boot
- 526 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 30 min
- Price from
- $81,990
Polestar · Large SUV
3 Long Range Single Motor
Premium buyers wanting exceptional touring range, a roomy rear seat and a calm five-seat cabin.
- Planning range
- 555 km
- Boot
- 484 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 30 min
- Price from
- $118,420
Toyota · Medium SUV
bZ4X 2WD
Conservative buyers prioritising dealer coverage, warranty support and straightforward SUV practicality.
- Planning range
- 455 km
- Boot
- 452 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 35 min
- Price from
- $66,990
Volkswagen · Medium SUV
ID.4 Pro
Families wanting familiar European SUV proportions, a large boot and established dealer support.
- Planning range
- 430 km
- Boot
- 543 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 28 min
- Price from
- $59,990
Volkswagen · People mover
ID. Buzz Pro
Families prioritising sliding-door access, a huge square cabin and genuine people-moving flexibility.
- Planning range
- 330 km
- Boot
- 1121 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 26 min
- Price from
- $87,200
Škoda · Medium SUV
Enyaq Sportline
Families prioritising a genuinely large boot, thoughtful storage and conventional practicality.
- Planning range
- 440 km
- Boot
- 585 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 28 min
- Price from
- $69,990
Škoda · Small SUV
Elroq Select 60
Families wanting a compact electric SUV with a genuinely useful boot and thoughtful storage details.
- Planning range
- 315 km
- Boot
- 470 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 24 min
- Price from
- $49,990
Ford · Medium SUV
Mustang Mach-E Select
Buyers wanting a comfortable electric SUV with a broad regional dealer network and useful frunk.
- Planning range
- 370 km
- Boot
- 402 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 36 min
- Price from
- $64,990
Nissan · Medium SUV
ARIYA Engage
Households wanting a quiet, conventional electric SUV backed by an established national dealer network.
- Planning range
- 305 km
- Boot
- 466 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 35 min
- Price from
- $59,990
Renault · Small SUV
Megane E-Tech
Urban households wanting a narrow, easy-to-park EV with a useful boot and established service path.
- Planning range
- 360 km
- Boot
- 440 L
- DC 10–80%
- Unknown
- Price from
- $54,990
Renault · Medium SUV
Scenic E-Tech Techno
Families wanting a large square boot, good rear-seat space and sensible exterior dimensions.
- Planning range
- 340 km
- Boot
- 545 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 32 min
- Price from
- $55,990
CUPRA · Medium SUV
Tavascan Endurance
Buyers wanting a roomy, design-led electric SUV with a large boot and familiar Volkswagen Group hardware.
- Planning range
- 420 km
- Boot
- 540 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 28 min
- Price from
- $60,990
Subaru · Medium SUV
Solterra AWD
Regional and gravel-road households wanting standard all-wheel drive and broad Subaru support.
- Planning range
- 400 km
- Boot
- 441 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 30 min
- Price from
- $69,990
Subaru · Large SUV
Trailseeker AWD
Regional families wanting a large boot, genuine ground clearance, all-wheel drive and broad Subaru support.
- Planning range
- 420 km
- Boot
- 609 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 30 min
- Price from
- $69,602
Subaru · Small SUV
Uncharted AWD
Drivers wanting a compact all-wheel-drive electric SUV with useful range, ground clearance and broad Subaru support.
- Planning range
- 410 km
- Boot
- 403 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 30 min
- Price from
- $65,402
Audi · Medium SUV
Q4 45 e-tron
Premium buyers wanting an easy-to-understand electric SUV with a useful boot and broad metropolitan support.
- Planning range
- 425 km
- Boot
- 520 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 28 min
- Price from
- $84,900
BMW · Small SUV
iX1 eDrive20
Premium small-SUV buyers wanting familiar controls, dealer coverage and a practical boot.
- Planning range
- 375 km
- Boot
- 490 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 29 min
- Price from
- $78,900
MINI · Hatch
Cooper E
City drivers wanting a genuinely small premium hatch and easy parking rather than maximum range or luggage room.
- Planning range
- 235 km
- Boot
- 210 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 28 min
- Price from
- $49,990
Suzuki · Small SUV
e VITARA Motion
Urban and regional Suzuki buyers wanting a compact, straightforward EV with sliding rear seats and familiar dealer support.
- Planning range
- 270 km
- Boot
- 310 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 45 min
- Price from
- $49,990
Leapmotor · Medium SUV
C10 Style
Budget-focused families wanting a roomy, comfort-oriented medium SUV.
- Planning range
- 330 km
- Boot
- 435 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 30 min
- Price from
- $45,990
Leapmotor · Medium SUV
B10 Style
Value-focused families wanting a roomy electric SUV with useful charging performance below $40,000 drive-away.
- Planning range
- 290 km
- Boot
- 420 L
- DC 10–80%
- Unknown
- Price from
- $38,990
Leapmotor · Medium SUV
B10 Design Long Range
Families wanting a well-priced medium electric SUV with more regional-trip range and stronger DC charging.
- Planning range
- 345 km
- Boot
- 420 L
- DC 10–80%
- Unknown
- Price from
- $41,990
DEEPAL · Medium SUV
S07
Style-focused buyers wanting a roomy electric SUV and generous equipment.
- Planning range
- 375 km
- Boot
- 445 L
- DC 10–80%
- About 35 min
- Price from
- $53,900
DEEPAL · Large SUV
E07
Buyers wanting a large electric SUV that can convert its rear section into a more open load-carrying space.
- Planning range
- 430 km
- Boot
- Unknown
- DC 10–80%
- About 20 min
- Price from
- $64,900
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| Everyday difference | TeslaModel 3 RWD | TeslaModel Y RWD | BYDDolphin Essential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best suited for | Efficient commuting and road trips where the Supercharger network and a large boot matter. | Families wanting a very large boot, simple charging navigation and strong everyday efficiency. | Budget city buyers with home charging and only occasional longer trips. |
| Price before on-roads | $54,900 | $58,900 | $29,990 |
| Seats / body | 5 · Sedan | 5 · Medium SUV | 5 · Hatch |
| Boot / frunk | 594 L / Unknown L | 854 L / Unknown L | 345 L / Unknown L |
| WLTP / planning range | 520 / 420 km | 466 / 380 km | 340 / 270 km |
| DC charging | 170 kW · 27 min | 175 kW · 27 min | 60 kW · 40 min |
| Width | 1850 mm before mirrors | 1921 mm before mirrors | 1770 mm before mirrors |
| Towing | Not reliably verified | Not reliably verified | Not reliably verified |
| Service footprint | growing | growing | growing |
| Vehicle warranty | 4 years / 80,000 km | 4 years / 80,000 km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Parts evidence | mixed | mixed | Insufficient verified data |
| Important limitation | Almost every control is on the centre screen | Wide for older garages | Slower DC charging than road-trip leaders |