Australian practical EV guide

Electric cars for regional Australia

Regional fit depends on the route and the distance to both chargers and authorised service - not a national warranty headline.

01

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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02

Hyundai · Large SUV

IONIQ 9 Calligraphy

Large families needing six or seven real seats, long range and fast charging.

Price from
$119,750
Planning range
475 km
Boot
620 L
10–80%
24 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

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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05

Toyota · Medium SUV

bZ4X 2WD

Conservative buyers prioritising dealer coverage, warranty support and straightforward SUV practicality.

Price from
$66,990
Planning range
455 km
Boot
452 L
10–80%
35 min
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06

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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07

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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08

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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09

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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10

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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11

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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12

Hyundai · Small SUV

KONA Electric Extended Range

Small families wanting efficient range, familiar controls and an established service network.

Price from
$58,990
Planning range
400 km
Boot
407 L
10–80%
45 min
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13

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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14

MG · Sedan

IM5 Premium

Buyers wanting a large, quiet luxury-leaning electric liftback at a price below traditional premium brands.

Price from
$60,990
Planning range
390 km
Boot
457 L
10–80%
28 min
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15

Polestar · Large SUV

3 Long Range Single Motor

Premium buyers wanting exceptional touring range, a roomy rear seat and a calm five-seat cabin.

Price from
$118,420
Planning range
555 km
Boot
484 L
10–80%
30 min
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16

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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17

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.

Price from
$81,990
Planning range
490 km
Boot
526 L
10–80%
30 min
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18

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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19

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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20

BYD · Medium SUV

Sealion 7 Premium

Families wanting a roomy, well-equipped electric SUV without a premium-brand price.

Price from
$54,990
Planning range
385 km
Boot
520 L
10–80%
32 min
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21

Tesla · Medium SUV

Model Y RWD

Families wanting a very large boot, simple charging navigation and strong everyday efficiency.

Price from
$58,900
Planning range
380 km
Boot
854 L
10–80%
27 min
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