Best Electric Cars in Australia — by State (2026)

We curate the best EVs in each of Australia's eight states and territories — adjusted for climate (tropical-north heat-stress vs cool Tasmania), state electricity rate, and the kind of driving each state sees. 140 EV models are officially sold in Australia, led by BYD (Atto 3, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion), Tesla, MG, Polestar, Kia, Volvo and Cupra.

• Multiple retailers — Origin, AGL, EnergyAustralia

  New South Wales

  Hot summers reduce real-world range 10-15%

  A$0.33/kWh 800,642 km²

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• Origin, AGL, EnergyAustralia, Powershop

  Victoria

  Moderate climate — minimal range derate

  A$0.29/kWh 227,444 km²

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• Ergon Energy, Energex retailers

  Queensland

  Tropical north + dry inland — 15-20% summer derate

  A$0.30/kWh 1,851,736 km²

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• Synergy (regulated retail)

  Western Australia

  Perth-Pilbara corridor — extreme summer heat

  A$0.32/kWh 2,645,615 km²

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• Multiple retailers — highest national rates

  South Australia

  Hot dry summers — pack-cooled EVs essential

  A$0.40/kWh 983,482 km²

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• Aurora Energy

  Tasmania

  Cool climate boosts EV range +5-10%; lowest electricity in nation

  A$0.28/kWh 68,401 km²

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• ActewAGL

  Australian Capital Territory

  Mild — minimal derate; lowest-tier EV registration (free rego ended 2024)

  A$0.28/kWh 2,358 km²

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• Jacana Energy

  Northern Territory

  Extreme tropical heat — significant range derate

  A$0.30/kWh 1,419,630 km²

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