Every electric vehicle in Australia
45 brands, 140 models. Compare specs, prices, pros/cons, common issues, and total cost of ownership. The most detailed EV buying & ownership guide for the Australian market.
EV brands in Australia
Audi
Germany · Est. 2007
Premium luxury EVs with excellent build quality. e-tron GT is the performance benchmark. Expensive but the German engineering is evident. Limited charging infrastructure is a concern.
Bentley Motors (VW Group)
United Kingdom · Est. 1919
Hand-built British luxury. Bentayga PHEV leads sales globally. Beyond100 strategy targets BEV-only by 2030.
BMW
Germany · Est. 2006
Performance luxury EVs. iX1 is the most accessible. i4 is a driver's car. Limited charging infrastructure is the main concern for buyers.
BYD
China · Est. 2007
Best battery tech globally. e6 is popular with ride-hailing fleets. Atto 3 is well-specced for the price. Seal is performance-oriented. Chinese origin is a concern for some buyers.
Candela Boats
Sweden · Est. 2014
Industry-defining electric hydrofoil engineering. C-8 changed expectations for electric boating.
Chery Automobile
China · Est. 1997
Top-5 Chinese exporter. Omoda E5 and Jaecoo J7 EV are global expansion models. India entry expected via JV.
Cupra
Spain · Est. 2018
Sporty Spanish premium EV brand. VW Group engineering. India launch tentative.
Ferrari S.p.A.
Italy · Est. 1939
Pinnacle Italian supercar marque. SF90 Stradale (PHEV) is Ferrari's first plug-in. UAE is among Ferrari's most important markets.
Ford Motor Company
USA · Est. 1903
F-150 Lightning is America's best-selling electric pickup. Mustang Mach-E divides purists but sells well. Strong US/Europe presence; India market exited.
Genesis Motor
South Korea · Est. 2015
Korean luxury alternative to Mercedes/BMW. Strong build quality + features. India launch tentative.
Great Wall Motors (GWM)
China · Est. 1984
Mainstream Chinese brand with strong Australian footprint. Ora 03 is a stylish small EV; Cannon Alpha PHEV directly targets Ford Ranger and BYD Shark 6 buyers.
Honda 2Wheelers
Japan · Est. 1999
Trusted legacy brand. Activa e: has massive brand equity from ICE Activa (India's best-selling 2W). Late to EV but will be a market reshaper. Battery swap via Honda.
Hyundai Motor
South Korea · Est. 1996
Best EV tech in India (800V, V2L, ultra-fast charging). Ioniq 5 is aspirational. Creta EV will disrupt the mass market. Excellent build quality but premium pricing.
Jaguar
UK · Est. 2009
I-PACE pioneered luxury EVs in India. Beautiful design, excellent dynamics. JLR ownership (Tata Group) gives Indian connection. Going all-electric is bold. Service through Tata JLR dealers.
Kia
South Korea · Est. 2019
EV6 is one of the best EVs in India — 800V, fast charging, great range. Very expensive but worth it for enthusiasts. Limited to premium segment.
Land Rover (JLR)
UK · Est. 1948
Off-road luxury icon. PHEV variants are class-leading on EV range. Reliability historically a concern but Range Rover Electric is highly anticipated.
LDV (SAIC Maxus Australia)
China/Australia · Est. 2015
Australia's go-to electric commercial brand. Strong fleet adoption thanks to competitive pricing and dealer presence. Mifa 9 is the de-facto electric people mover for the AU market.
Lexus
Japan · Est. 2017
Ultra-reliable luxury. Lexus quality is legendary. EV range is limited in India but RZ 450e is excellent. Toyota engineering pedigree with luxury execution. Very small but loyal buyer base.
Lotus Cars
UK/China · Est. 1952
Premium performance EV brand. Niche but ultra-aspirational. Limited service in India.
Maserati (Stellantis)
Italy · Est. 1914
Trident-badge prestige paired with 800V EV tech. Folgore is the all-electric performance line.
Maxus (SAIC)
China / UK · Est. 2011
Global SAIC-built EV van leader. eDeliver 9 is the EU/UK/Australia volume seller in large vans.
Mazda Motor Corporation
Japan · Est. 1920
Mazda's EV strategy is cautious. MX-30 has class-shortest range; EZ-6 changes the game.
McLaren Automotive
United Kingdom · Est. 1985
F1 racing heritage applied to road cars. Artura PHEV is the gateway to electrification — mixed reception from purists.
Mercedes-Benz
Germany · Est. 1994
The luxury EV benchmark. EQS is the most premium EV in India. Extremely expensive but unmatched luxury. Small but wealthy buyer base.
MG Motor
China/UK · Est. 2017
Premium 4W EVs with good range and features. ZS EV is well-liked by enthusiasts. Comet EV is polarizing — tiny but fun. Limited service network vs Tata.
MINI
UK/Germany · Est. 2012
Premium urban EV. Iconic styling. BMW Group service network. Niche but loyal buyer base.
Mitsubishi Motors
Japan · Est. 1970
PHEV pioneer with Outlander. Kei-car EV with Nissan Sakura twin. Behind on pure BEV strategy.
Nissan
Japan · Est. 2005
Major Japanese EV brand globally (Leaf pioneer). India EV portfolio still being defined. Conservative roll-out expected.
Polestar
Sweden · Est. 2017
Premium Scandinavian EV. Volvo DNA + performance focus. India launch tentative.
Porsche
Germany · Est. 2012
The ultimate performance EV. Taycan drives like a Porsche should. Macan Electric coming soon. Eye-watering prices but unmatched driving dynamics. The EV for petrolheads.
Ram Trucks (Stellantis)
USA · Est. 2010
American full-size truck heritage entering EV. 1500 REV claims class-leading range with optional range-extender variant.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (BMW Group)
United Kingdom · Est. 1904
Pinnacle of automotive luxury. Spectre arrival in 2023 signals Rolls-Royce's full EV transition by 2030. UAE is Rolls-Royce's largest per-capita market.
Škoda
Czech Republic · Est. 2001
Established European brand. Strong build quality. Late EV entrant in India.
Smart (Geely-Mercedes JV)
Germany/China · Est. 1994
Repositioned from city microcar to premium small EV. Mercedes design, Geely engineering.
Specialized Bicycle Components
USA · Est. 1974
Premium global cycling brand. Turbo Vado is the benchmark commuter e-bike. Expensive but class-leading.
Subaru
Japan · Est. 1953
Solterra brings Subaru's symmetrical AWD heritage to EV. Modest range vs competition but trail-capable.
Suzuki Motor Corporation
Japan · Est. 1909
Late to BEV. e Vitara leverages Toyota platform tech for global launch.
Tesla
USA · Est. 2003
The brand that made EVs cool globally. Elon Musk factor. Model Y is highly anticipated but pricing is premium. Supercharger network is the gold standard. Service centre availability is the concern.
Toyota
Japan · Est. 1997
Trusted for reliability. Late to pure EV but engineering pedigree is unmatched. Urban Cruiser EV will leverage Maruti's dealer network. Conservative but safe bet.
Volkswagen
Germany · Est. 2007
Premium German engineering. India EV portfolio still being defined. Strong VW Group resources.
Volvo Car
Sweden · Est. 2007
Safest EV brand. XC40 Recharge is well-liked by families. Premium pricing limits volume. Strong brand trust in safety-conscious segment.
Xiaomi Auto
China · Est. 2021
Tech-first EV upstart. SU7 is Xiaomi's Tesla Model 3 rival — strong design and software ecosystem integration.
XPeng Motors
China · Est. 2014
Tech-forward Chinese EV — strong ADAS, fast charging on 800V architecture. G6 is the volume seller competing with Tesla Model Y.
Zeekr (Geely)
China · Est. 2021
Premium Chinese EVs with serious engineering. 001 FR has 1,265 hp. Expanding into Europe and Middle East.
Zero Motorcycles
USA · Est. 2006
Premium US electric-bike OG. SR/F and SR/S are benchmark performance EV motorcycles globally.