Best electric cars coming to Australia in 2024 and 2025

UPDATED 9 December, 2024:

There is no doubt the future of automotive lies in the electric vehicle (EV), but while the technology might not yet suit everyone, that doesn't mean there won't be a flood of new models arriving to try and convince you out of your petrol, diesel, or hybrid.

We are counting more than 40 new models – in no particular order – set to touch down on Australian roads to the end of 2025, and a handful of these electric cars will also be the flagbearer for fresh brands that have had no presence locally to date.

No matter what shape, size, price, or level of performance you are after, there will be something to keep an eye on in this list.

Though the Audi Q4 e-tron has been available in overseas markets since 2021, the all-electric premium SUV will finally land in Australian showrooms later this year.

Four variants are on offer, at least initially, in a mix of wagon and Sportback body styles with variants battery sizes and outputs.

Will buyers flock from the likes of the more affordable Tesla Model Y to the more premium Audi? We will find out early next year.

If you are thinking the Audi Q4 e-tron is too small, but the Q8 e-tron is too big, then the Q6 e-tron might be just the right size for you.

As a mid-size, premium SUV, the Q6 e-tron is the right shape and size to have a significant impact on the brand's total volume, but it's the second-generation electric car underpinnings that will move the game forward in leaps and bounds.

With more driving range than any other electric Audi SUV currently available, the Q6 e-tron could be the model to convert EV haters.

Despite switching to an all-electric powertrain, Audi is sticking to its roots with the 2025 A6 e-tron because it will be offered in both Sportback and Avant forms.

And that wagon version should have you excited, because it will be one of the only long-roof, low-riding EVs available in Australia when it touches down in showrooms in 2025.

While the launch line-up is topped by a sportier S version, it's no secret Audi is also working on an RS 6 e-tron for the future.

Audi no longer offers the R8 supercar as its ultimate expression of performance, but the e-tron GT is a fine successor – especially after this latest update.

Power is up significantly in the top-spec RS version to a massive 680kW, while the larger 105kWh battery fitted to all versions also promises substantially more driving range.

None of this would be surprise if you are following the Porsche Taycan's developments as both cars share many components, but the Audi arguably looks better.

Taking everything quirky about Mini and putting it into a blender might yield the same outcome as the Aceman.

Not quite an SUV (it's described as a crossover) or a hatchback, the Mini Aceman is also an electric-only model with a driving range rating of up to 406km and enough style and flare to flaunt it on a catwalk.

Will it find an audience where models like the Paceman and Coupe couldn't? Let's way and see.

Chery's rebirth continues later this year with the release of its first all-electric model in the form of the Omoda E5.

Like with other models in the Chery stable, price will be key to its appeal, and in this regard it could very well become one of the most affordable EVs when it lands in late 2024.

With a driving range rating of up to 430km, the Omoda E5 will also offer more than enough for most weekly commutes.

Hyundai is sick of Chinese brands like GWM and BYD hogging the affordable EV market to themselves, so will take the fight right to them with the Inster.

Sized similar to a Suzuki Swift, the Inster isn't intended to be taken out of inner-city settings, but its up-to 355km driving range rating should certainly be enough even for a weekend away.

Instant hit? Instagram favourite? Time will tell if Hyundai's insistence on bringing a cheap and cheerful electric car to Australia will work.

Just like the Mustang, Mercedes-Benz is modernising one of its most enduring nameplates with an all-electric makeover.

The electric G-Class, known as the G 580, packs not one or two electric motors, but four – one for each wheel that enables feats of off-roading only dreamt of by G-Wagens of yore.

Tipping the scales at over three tonnes however, means its 116kWh battery is only rated to get this rugged off-road up to 473km before needing to find an outlet.

Polestar Australia's second showroom model will finally arrive in 2024 to backup the Polestar 2.

As a premium large SUV, the Polestar 3 is likely to find more of audience than the sedan/crossover-like Polestar 2, but will buyers be swayed from the likes of Audi, BMW, and Benz?

Swedish styling, engineering, and technology is the argument the Polestar 3 is making, and it arrives before its cousin, the Volvo EX90.

If the Polestar 2 is seen as a direct rival to the Tesla Model 3, then the Polestar 4 is the Swedish brand's shot at taking down the top-selling Model Y.

The quirkiest feature of the Polestar 4 is, however, its lack of rear windscreen, with driver's aided instead by a digital rear-view mirror, as well as a bevy of advanced driver assist technologies.

Two variants are on offer, offering a driving range rating of up to 600km, while its platform and electric motor components are shared with the likes of the Volvo EM90 people mover and Chinese Zeekr 001.

Though yet to be officially unveiled and detailed, it is known the Polestar 5 will serve as a flagship for the brand as a large dual-motor sedan.

A prototype version of the Polestar 5 was piloted at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the brand also confirmed it is targeting a 650kW/900Nm output for the stylish four-door.

If Polestar can pull it off, it would give the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT some serious competition.

Xpeng is promising big things from the G6, including a level of quality as high as a Porsche Macan at a fraction of the price, but a new mid-size, all-electric model isn't something to scoff at.

Aimed directly at the Tesla Model Y – Australia's best-selling EV – the G6 could very well convince a large number of Teslarati to convert, or even the masses of mainstream family SUV buyers looking to the future.

And with a driving range rating of up to 570km on offer, there shouldn't be any range anxiety when stepping behind the wheel of Xpeng Australia's first model.

Sized as a large SUV, the Xpeng G9 might measure up against something like a Toyota Kluger or Hyundai Santa Fe, but this all-electric model only has seating for five passengers.

What it loses in occupant flexibility however, it gains in practicality and storage space, while still offering up to 570km of rated driving range.

Like the G6, expect the Xpeng G9 to be competitively priced in the Australian electric vehicle landscape.

Between the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Zeekr 009, and LDV Mifa, all-electric people movers are really having a moment right now, and the Xpeng X9 will soon join the fray.

As a three-row minivan, the Xpeng X9 stands out from the crowd with luxury appointments including second-row captain's chairs, and a sea of leather and soft-touch materials in the cabin.

However, a massive 101.5kWh battery available in high-spec grades lets driver's chauffer up to 702km (when tested on more lenient CLTC testing) before need to stop for a recharge.

Though the P7 has not yet been officially locked in for an Australian introduction, the sporty sedan is in the country for evaluation and testing.

If it does arrive, the P7 will be Xpeng's sportiest model, and delivers up to 316kW from an all-wheel-drive dual-motor set-up, while its 80.87kWh battery is rated to travel up to 706km (NEDC testing) before needing a recharge.

Targeted directly at the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2, the Xpeng P7 could very well find an audience in Australia like its rivals and features a headline-stealing feature of scissor front doors.

Though you might not have heard of Skywell before, you might start paying attention when it launches its ET5 mid-size electric SUV that is expected to be one of the most affordable models in the segment.

Undercutting the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Kia EV6, the Skywell ET5 could be priced from as little as $50,000 drive-away.

And for that money, you get a a sizeable 72kWh battery with around 400km of claimed driving range, while a more upmarket version should come fitted with an 86kWh battery for a 490km range.

Though the Zeekr X might look new to local buyers, underneath it actually shares the same underpinnings at the Volvo EX30, and Smart #1 and #3 models.

As a city-sized electric SUV, the Zeekr X should net drivers about 440km of driving range, and offer a range of single or dual-motor arrangements.

Pricing will be key to the Zeekr X's success, and the newcomer to the market is looking to undercut its cousins that share the same underpinnings and technologies.

Backing up the X in Australia will be the Zeekr 009 premium people mover, which is one of the only other right-hand-drive models available to the fledgling brand.

Set to arrive shortly after the X, the 009 will be the brand's halo offering in the local market until more models arrive in 2025, and sets its sights on the likes of the Lexus LM for practicality and opulence.

With second-row captain's chairs as standard, the six- or seven-seater also boasts a claimed driving range of up to 900km when tested on the CLTC standard.

Though the X and 009 will be Zeekr Australia's opening gambit, the 7X launching in 2025 will likely be the brand's most popular model.

As a direct rival to the best-selling EV in Australia, the Tesla Model Y, the Zeekr 7X seeks to offer up practicality, performance, and plushness in equal measure.

Top spec versions overseas feature a massive 100kWh battery, but driving range is yet to be revealed for those 7X variants, though expect it to easily exceed 500km in a single charge.

Kia has proven its success in EVs with the EV6, EV9, and Niro, but the EV5 might be its most impactful electric model yet.

Starting at less than $60,000, the EV5 is gunning straight for Tesla Model Y buyers, but wears a tried and tested Kia badge with a seven-year warranty and substantial dealer footprint.

The long-delayed EV5 will hit showrooms late in 2024, and offers up enough space and practicality for families looking to go electric.

Though the styling tweaks might seem subtle on the new EV6 at first, Kia has reworked large portions of the car underneath for a more substantial upgrade over the existing car.

For starters, the battery is bigger, now 84kWh, which should net owners a driving range in excess of 500km.

And inside, there is a fresh steering wheel and new infotainment software that is tipped to include wireless Apple CarPlay support.

Sorry Niro fans, but the introduction of the similarly-sized Kia EV3 will likely have Kia’s original electrified SUV checking its mirrors.

Based on a shrunken version of the E-GMP platform beneath the EV6 and EV9 – but with front-wheel drive not rear-wheel drive – the EV3 draws plenty of styling cues from its siblings inside and out.

A choice of 58.3kWh and 81.4kWh batteries are available overseas, offering up to 600km of claimed driving range.

Jeep has tapped Stellantis partner Peugeot to use its E-2008 platform to build the small SUV, which features a 51kWh battery that is good for around 400km of driving range.

But the usual Jeep styling cues are there, including the iconic seven-slot grille and rugged, off-road-ready-like appearance.

Partly-owned by Stellantis, Leapmotor will make its debut in Australia this year with the C10 electric SUV due to hit showrooms before 2025.

Aiming at the Telsa Model Y, the Leapmotor C10 is a mid-sized family crossover with a 52.9kWh battery that will give it enough range to hit about 410km on a single charge.

Little else is known about the Leapmotor C10 for now, but it is expected to undercut established rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.

Though yet to be officially confirmed for Australia, the Leapmotor C16 could be the brand's next all-electric model to hit showrooms following on from the C10.

We know the second Leapmotor model will arrive before the end of 2025, and given the other options available, the C16 large SUV is a good bet as it plays in a popular segment.

Available as a plug-in hybrid and full-electric model overseas, the latter features a 67kWh battery that is rated to travel up to 520km (when tested on CLTC standards) on a single charge.

Sized similarly to a Mazda CX-3 or Toyota Yaris Cross, the battery electric version of the Junior features a 54kWh battery pack that is rated to travel up to 410km according to the WLTP standard.

Styling, like with all Alfa Romeos, will be key to the Junior's appeal, though an introduction in the latter half of 2025 means we still don't know pricing and specification.

BYD has big plans in Australia, looking to be a household name in the coming years, and to do so, it will launch a bevy of new products.

One of which is expected to be the Sealion 7 electric SUV that is larger and more upmarket than the current Atto 3.

BYD is yet to officially confirm the Sealion 7 as part of their plans, but the model has been seen under camouflage in Australia, indicating work is being done to prepare the car for market.

Less a model and more of a philosophy or technological platform, the first model born from the BMW Neue Klasse concept could arrive in local showrooms before the end of 2025.

Exactly what shape, size, and specification will materialise first is still unclear, but BMW is moving to its next-generation of EVs with the Neue Klasse, meaning more driving range, improved efficiency, and more.

If the future production models can retain BMW's fun-to-drive character and premium interior, the Neue Klasse wave of vehicles should be a winner.

Cadillac will return to the Australian market first with the Lyriq premium electric SUV to steal attention away from the BMW iX and Audi Q8 e-tron.

As an American interpretation of luxury, the Lyriq will no doubt differ from its German rivals, but whether this resonates with Australian buyers is still to be seen.

Either way, the Lyriq will be here before the end of 2024, and could upset the established status quo with its blend of performance, luxury, and style.

Not content with playing in the affordable end of the market with the likes of the ZS, MG3, and MG4, MG wants to make a splash with its Cyberster electric sports car.

As the first, and currently only, all-electric convertible confirmed for Australia, the Cyberster is tipped to cost over $100,000 when it arrives towards the end of 2024.

Will MG find an audience for the Cyberster? It's still unclear how many buyers will flock to the Porsche-baiting model, but its clear that it will turn heads wherever it lands.

With Volvo Australia moving to an electric-only car brand by the end of 2025, the EX90 will be the replacement for family buyers that might have been interested in an XC90 in the past.

And with large dimensions, also comes high levels of practicality reflected by seating for seven, and a large 111kWh battery rated to travel up to 600km before needing an outlet.

Performance shouldn't suffer either, as the all-wheel-drive, dual-motor version is capable of 380kW/910Nm that will make this one quick large SUV.

When the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT touches down on Australian soil later in 2024, it will be the most powerful and quickest accelerating production car available in showrooms.

Fitted with a dual-motor set-up and all-wheel drive, the Taycan Turbo GT outputs a massive 580kW in normal driving conditions, but can up that to 815kW/1340Nm with Launch Control activated.

This means the halo model is claimed to accelerate from zero-to-100km/h in as little as 2.2 seconds – or by the time you've finished reading this sentence.

Arriving in two waves, starting with the 4 and Turbo variants later in 2024, and the entry-level and 4S versions in early 2025, the new-generation all-electric Porsche Macan might be the game-changing model the brand is hoping for.

With the Macan already a popular nameplate, and the Porsche clientele generally prepared to pay more for something like an electric car, this mid-sized SUV might be the ultimate do-it-all model for many buyers.

Blending quick EV performance, a premium interior, and a new-generation platform for efficiency and comfort, all eyes will be on the Porsche Macan when it arrives.

Though the Volkswagen ID. 4 and ID. 5 pair have been available in overseas markets for years, they will finally make landfall in Australia in late 2024 as the German brand looks to push into new market territory.

Both share the same platform and technology, though the ID. 4 is more of a traditional SUV while the ID. 5 is a coupe-styled crossover.

Aimed at the likes of the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Subaru Solterra, and Toyota bZ4X, the VW twins should be a hit in the market.

Not content with electric SUVs, Volkswagen will also bring to market an all-electric van and people mover in the form of the ID. Buzz.

Due to touch down in showrooms before the end of the year, the ID. Buzz starts at just under $80,000 and tops out at around $110,000.

Is it a lot to pay for a van or people mover? Maybe, that's up to you to decide, but the ID. Buzz does pay homage to the iconic Kombi vans of yesteryear.

Like its Volkswagen ID. 4 cousin, the Skoda Enyaq has been on sale in overseas markets for a while, but that shouldn't dampen the excitement for brand's first all-electric model.

As a mid-size SUV, the Enyaq is the right shape and size to move the needle forward on Skoda's local sales charts, and offers up to 576km of driving range rating depending on spec and grade.

Expect the usual Skoda quirkiness in the Enyaq too, so if you like the Octavia or Kodiaq, you'll feel right at home in this new electric car.

Though Citroen has decided to leave Australia, Peugeot is still here fighting the good fight and will spearhead its 2025 efforts with the new-generation 3008 mid-size SUV.

For the first time, an electric e-3008 version will also be made available in Australia, though exactly what specification is still unclear.

Overseas there are three versions on offer, with the longest legged variant topping out with a 700km driving range rating.

Ford Australia has already broken the EV ground with the Mustang Mach-E, but will follow that up with the E-Transit Custom van.

While a light-commercial vehicle might not be the sexiest poster child for Ford's electrification efforts, it offers up a 74kWh battery pack and around 380km of driving range, which should be more than enough for urban and last-mile deliveries.

Helping the E-Transit Custom's case are handsome looks (for a van), and a level of technology and in-cabin sophistication expected from many new passenger cars.

The brand might be known for diminutive city cars, but Smart is branching into new territory with the #5 mid-size SUV.

Promising to blend practicality with technology, as well as its own style and quirk, the Smart #5 was actually unveiled in Australia's popular Byron Bay to much fanfare and applause.

Key features include a 100kWh battery good for a 740km driving range rating (when tested on CLTC standards), 800-volt architecture, and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capabilities to keep devices juiced up when in remote terrain.

Renault's ever-expanding EV line-up will roll on in 2025, with the long-wheelbase version of the Kangoo E-Tech hitting showrooms early in the year.

Pricing is already locked in at just under $64,000, which nets you a 90kW/245Nm single electric motor set-up and a 45kWh battery that will get you a 285km driving range rating.

Of course, the LWB version features more room to haul, which will have a negative impact on outright performance and range.

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Tung Nguyen has been in the automotive journalism industry for over a decade, cutting his teeth at various publications before finding himself at Drive in 2024. With experience in news, feature, review, and advice writing, as well as video presentation skills, Tung is a do-it-all content creator. Tung’s love of cars first started as a child watching Transformers on Saturday mornings, as well as countless hours on PlayStation’s Gran Turismo, meaning his dream car is a Nissan GT-R, with a Liberty Walk widebody kit, of course.

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