COMPAREAustralian practical EV guide
Low entry price can make an EV accessible, but range, charge speed, boot space and support still need to fit the household.
One best-fit model per brand for this guide. Browse every model and variant in the full catalogue.
Geely · Hatch
Budget city buyers wanting a compact rear-drive EV with useful luggage space and home charging.
Catalogue checked 2026-07-30. Manufacturer information ↗
Open practical profile →BYD · Hatch
City buyers wanting Australia's smallest and lowest-cost new EV footprint without pretending it is a family road-trip car.
Catalogue checked 2026-07-21. Manufacturer information ↗
Open practical profile →AION · Hatch
Value-focused urban buyers wanting a roomy small hatch, useful range and strong standard equipment.
Catalogue checked 2026-07-30. Manufacturer information ↗
Open practical profile →MG · Hatch
Metro buyers wanting a low-cost electric hatch with established MG dealer support and predictable home charging.
Catalogue checked 2026-07-30. Manufacturer information ↗
Open practical profile →GWM · Small SUV
Budget-focused households wanting useful range, V2L and a compact electric SUV backed by a broad dealer network.
Catalogue checked 2026-07-21. Manufacturer information ↗
Open practical profile →JAECOO · Small SUV
Pet and family households wanting a practical, keenly priced small electric SUV with a large square boot.
Catalogue checked 2026-07-30. Manufacturer information ↗
Open practical profile →Chery · Small SUV
Value-focused buyers wanting useful range, a full-size spare wheel and a broadening dealer network.
Catalogue checked 2026-07-21. Manufacturer information ↗
Open practical profile →Leapmotor · Medium SUV
Value-focused families wanting a roomy electric SUV with useful charging performance below $40,000 drive-away.
Catalogue checked 2026-07-30. Manufacturer information ↗
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