Australian practical EV guide

Practical EVs for apartment owners in Australia

Apartment ownership can work when strata approval, dedicated bays or reliable nearby charging are already solved.

01

Hyundai · Medium SUV

IONIQ 5 84 kWh RWD

Families prioritising a huge rear cabin, comfort and genuinely quick road-trip charging.

Price from
$75,900
Planning range
455 km
Boot
520 L
10–80%
18 min
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02

Hyundai · Sedan

IONIQ 6 Dynamiq

Frequent highway drivers prioritising efficiency, long range and very fast charging over SUV-style access.

Price from
$66,900
Planning range
485 km
Boot
401 L
10–80%
18 min
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03

Kia · Medium SUV

EV6 Air RWD

Frequent road-trippers wanting long range, very fast charging and conventional driver controls.

Price from
$72,990
Planning range
465 km
Boot
490 L
10–80%
18 min
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04

Škoda · Small SUV

Elroq Select 60

Families wanting a compact electric SUV with a genuinely useful boot and thoughtful storage details.

Price from
$49,990
Planning range
315 km
Boot
470 L
10–80%
24 min
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05

Tesla · Sedan

Model 3 RWD

Efficient commuting and road trips where the Supercharger network and a large boot matter.

Price from
$54,900
Planning range
420 km
Boot
594 L
10–80%
27 min
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06

Volvo · Small SUV

EX30 Single Motor Extended Range

Couples or small households wanting a compact premium EV and strong safety equipment.

Price from
$59,990
Planning range
365 km
Boot
400 L
10–80%
27 min
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07

MG · Hatch

MG4 EV Urban Essence 43

Metro buyers wanting a low-cost electric hatch with established MG dealer support and predictable home charging.

Price from
$31,990
Planning range
250 km
Boot
382 L
10–80%
28 min
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08

MG · Small SUV

S5 EV Excite 49

Suburban families wanting an affordable, conventionally packaged small electric SUV.

Price from
$40,990
Planning range
275 km
Boot
453 L
10–80%
28 min
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09

Volvo · Small SUV

EX40 Single Motor Extended Range

Buyers wanting a conventional compact SUV shape, established support and useful touring range.

Price from
$76,990
Planning range
410 km
Boot
410 L
10–80%
28 min
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10

Polestar · Sedan

2 Long Range Single Motor

Drivers wanting excellent range, a practical liftback and a calm Google-based interface.

Price from
$67,990
Planning range
515 km
Boot
407 L
10–80%
28 min
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11

Volkswagen · Medium SUV

ID.4 Pro

Families wanting familiar European SUV proportions, a large boot and established dealer support.

Price from
$59,990
Planning range
430 km
Boot
543 L
10–80%
28 min
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12

Škoda · Medium SUV

Enyaq Sportline

Families prioritising a genuinely large boot, thoughtful storage and conventional practicality.

Price from
$69,990
Planning range
440 km
Boot
585 L
10–80%
28 min
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13

CUPRA · Medium SUV

Tavascan Endurance

Buyers wanting a roomy, design-led electric SUV with a large boot and familiar Volkswagen Group hardware.

Price from
$60,990
Planning range
420 km
Boot
540 L
10–80%
28 min
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14

Audi · Medium SUV

Q4 45 e-tron

Premium buyers wanting an easy-to-understand electric SUV with a useful boot and broad metropolitan support.

Price from
$84,900
Planning range
425 km
Boot
520 L
10–80%
28 min
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15

MINI · Hatch

Cooper E

City drivers wanting a genuinely small premium hatch and easy parking rather than maximum range or luggage room.

Price from
$49,990
Planning range
235 km
Boot
210 L
10–80%
28 min
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16

Kia · Small SUV

EV3 Air Standard Range

Small families wanting sensible cabin packaging, familiar controls and useful range.

Price from
$47,990
Planning range
345 km
Boot
460 L
10–80%
29 min
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17

Zeekr · Small SUV

X RWD

Urban buyers wanting compact premium presentation and strong performance.

Price from
$48,900
Planning range
350 km
Boot
362 L
10–80%
29 min
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18

BMW · Small SUV

iX1 eDrive20

Premium small-SUV buyers wanting familiar controls, dealer coverage and a practical boot.

Price from
$78,900
Planning range
375 km
Boot
490 L
10–80%
29 min
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19

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.

Price from
$27,990
Planning range
245 km
Boot
230 L
10–80%
30 min
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20

MG · Hatch

MG4 EV Urban Essence 54

Value-focused hatch buyers wanting substantially more touring range without moving far beyond entry-level pricing.

Price from
$34,990
Planning range
320 km
Boot
382 L
10–80%
30 min
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21

Hyundai · Hatch

INSTER Extended Range

City households that value a tiny footprint, flexible seats and easy parking over a large boot.

Price from
$42,990
Planning range
285 km
Boot
280 L
10–80%
30 min
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22

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.

Price from
$33,990
Planning range
340 km
Boot
362 L
10–80%
30 min
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23

Subaru · Medium SUV

Solterra AWD

Regional and gravel-road households wanting standard all-wheel drive and broad Subaru support.

Price from
$69,990
Planning range
400 km
Boot
441 L
10–80%
30 min
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24

Subaru · Large SUV

Trailseeker AWD

Regional families wanting a large boot, genuine ground clearance, all-wheel drive and broad Subaru support.

Price from
$69,602
Planning range
420 km
Boot
609 L
10–80%
30 min
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25

Subaru · Small SUV

Uncharted AWD

Drivers wanting a compact all-wheel-drive electric SUV with useful range, ground clearance and broad Subaru support.

Price from
$65,402
Planning range
410 km
Boot
403 L
10–80%
30 min
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26

Leapmotor · Medium SUV

C10 Style

Budget-focused families wanting a roomy, comfort-oriented medium SUV.

Price from
$45,990
Planning range
330 km
Boot
435 L
10–80%
30 min
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