Every available electric car in Australia 2020 ranked

Here's every single electric on sale (and coming soon) in Australia as of 2020!

Posted Sep 10, 2020

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Automotive manufacturers are launching new electric cars all the time. Battery technology continues to improve, and tech companies are bringing new chargers online at a blistering pace. As a result, the sales of EVs are rocketing each year.

Consequently, you might be joining the growing number of motorists who are tempted by the promise of zero tailpipe emissions and lower maintenance costs.

What's in this guide?

Electric cars for sale in Australia 2020
Commercial electric vehicles Australia 2020
EV Conversions
Coming soon electric vehicles
Electric vehicle FAQs

Here's an exhaustive list of every electric car on sale in Australia, including ones that are due imminently.

Electric cars for sale in Australia 2020

Here's every model you can go to a dealer and order right now.

Model	Specs	Finder rating
Audi e-tron	Battery: 71-95kWh Drive-away cost from: $150,382 Power: 230-300kW (boost mode) Torque: 540-664Nm (boost mode) Top speed: 200km/h 0-100km/h: 5.7 seconds (boost mode) Range: 436km Category: Medium SUV Available: 2020	85.5%
Audi e-tron Sportback	Battery: 71-95kWh Drive-away cost from: $161,932 Power: 230-300kW (boost mode) Torque: 540-664Nm (boost mode) Top speed: 200km/h 0-100km/h: 5.7 seconds (boost mode) Range: 444km Category: Medium coupé crossover SUV Launched: 2020	85.5%
BMW i3s	Battery: 42.2kWh Drive-away cost from: $77,029 Power: 130kW Torque: 270Nm Top speed: 150km/h 0-100km/h: 6.9 seconds Range: 260km Category: Small hatch Launched: 2014	75%
Hyundai IONIQ Electric Elite	Battery: 38.3kWh Drive-away cost from: $53,363 Power: 100kW Torque: 295Nm Top speed: 165km/h 0-100km/h: 9.7 seconds Range: 311km Category: Small hatch Launched: December 2018	79%
Hyundai IONIQ Electric Premium	Battery: 38.3kWh Drive-away cost from: $57,603 Power: 100kW Torque: 295Nm Top speed: 165km/h 0-100km/h: 9.7 seconds Range: 311km Category: Small hatch Launched: December 2018	85%
Hyundai Kona Electric	Battery: 64kWh Drive-away cost from: $63,532 Power: 150kW Torque: 395Nm Top speed: 167km/h 0-100km/h: 7.9 seconds Range: 449km Category: Small SUV Launched: April 2019	82%
Jaguar I-PACE	Battery: 90kWh Drive-away cost from: $124,990 Power: 294kW Torque: 696Nm Top speed: 200km/h 0-100km/h: 4.8 seconds Range: 407-470km Category: Medium SUV Launched: December 2018	84.25%
MG ZS EV	Battery: 44.5kWh Drive-away cost from: $46,990 Power: 105kW Torque: 353Nm Top speed: 140km/h 0-100km/h: 8.2 seconds Range: 262km Category: Small SUV Launched: Late 2020	TBC
Mercedes-Benz EQC	Battery: 80kWh Drive-away cost from: $144,276 Power: 300kW Torque: 760Nm Top speed: 180km/h 0-100km/h: 5.1 seconds Range: 431km Category: Small SUV Launched: December 2019	85%
MINI Electric	Battery: 28.9kWh Drive-away cost from: $59,900 Power: 135kW Torque: 270Nm Top speed: 150km/h 0-100km/h: 7.3 seconds Range: 233km Category: Small hatch Launched: July 2020	78.6%
Nissan Leaf	Battery: 40kWh Drive-away cost from: $53,190 Power: 110kW Torque: 320Nm Top speed: 144km/h 0-100km/h: 7.9 seconds Range: 270km Category: Small hatch Launched: August 2019	80.75%
Porsche Taycan 4S	Battery: 93.4kWh Drive-away cost from: $210,628 Power: Up to 420kW Torque: 650Nm Top speed: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 4.0 (or 2.8 on Turbo S) seconds Range: 414km Category: Four-door sports sedan Launched: December 2020	87%
Renault ZOE	Battery: 41kWh Drive-away cost from: $50,540 Power: 68kW Torque: 220Nm Top speed: 135km/h 0-100km/h: 14.5 seconds Range: 300km Category: Compact hatch Launched: 2017	67.75%
Tesla Model S Long Range	Battery: 100kWh Drive-away cost from: $148,406 Power: 350kW Torque: 750Nm Top speed: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 3.8 seconds Range: 610km Category: Four-door luxury sedan Launched: 2014	88.50%
Tesla Model S Performance	Battery: 100kWh Drive-away cost from: $168,881 Power: 615kW Torque: 1000Nm Top speed: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 2.5 seconds Range: 590km Category: Four-door luxury sedan Launched: 2014	88.50%
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range	Battery: 50kWh Drive-away cost from: $79,346 Power: 260kW Torque: 500Nm Top speed: 225km/h 0-100km/h: 5.6 seconds Range: 409km Category: Mid-size sedan Launched: 2019	88.50%
Tesla Model 3 Long Range	Battery: 75kWh Drive-away cost from: $97,779 Power: 330kW Torque: 600Nm Top speed: 233km/h 0-100km/h: 4.6 seconds Range: 560km Category: Mid-size sedan Launched: 2019	83.50%
Tesla Model 3 Performance	Battery: 75kWh Drive-away cost from: $108,699 Power: 403kW Torque: 750Nm Top speed: 261km/h 0-100km/h: 3.4 seconds Range: 530km Category: Mid-size sedan Launched: 2019	83.50%
Tesla Model X Long Range	Battery: 100kWh Drive-away cost from: $167,516 Power: 350kW Torque: 750Nm Top speed: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 4.6 seconds Range: 505km Category: Large SUV Launched: 2017	74%
Tesla Model X Performance	Battery: 100kWh Drive-away cost from: $187,991 Power: 615kW Torque: 1000Nm Top speed: 250km/h 0-100km/h: 2.8 seconds Range: 485km Category: Large SUV Launched: 2017	74%

Prices are the drive-away cost for postcode 2000; range is the WLTP figure.

Commercial electric vehicles Australia 2020

In Australia, right now, there's one factory-produced commercial-market electric vehicle, the Renault KANGOO Z.E.

Model	Specs	Finder rating
Renault KANGOO Z.E.	Battery: 33kWh Drive-away cost from: $52,527 Power: 44kW Torque: 226Nm Top speed: 130km/h 0-100km/h: 22.4 seconds Range: 200km Category: Small van	64.5%

EV Conversions

There are also a number of specialist EV converters, with many based in Australia. These companies re-engineer existing models to turn them into fully electric models.

Model	Specs	Finder rating
Bortana EV	Battery: 50kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 135kW Torque: 320Nm Top speed: TBC 0-100km/h: TBC Range: 150km Category: Utility	TBC
Tembo 4x4 e-LV(Land Cruiser 70 series conversions)	Battery: 28.4 or 72kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 135kW Torque: 250Nm Top speed: 80km/h 0-100km/h: TBC Range: Up to 200km Category: Utility	TBC
SEA Ford Transit EV	Battery: 88kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 134kW Torque: 700Nm Top speed: TBC 0-100km/h: TBC Range: 300km (unladen) Category: Van	TBC
SEA Ford Hino EV trucks	Battery: 138kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 250kW Torque: 2,500Nm Top speed: TBC 0-100km/h: TBC Range: 350km (unladen) Category: Truck	TBC
Voltra eCruiser	Battery: 42.4kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 104kW Torque: 256Nm Top speed: TBC 0-100km/h: TBC Range: TBC Category: Ute	TBC
Zero Automotive ZED70	Battery: 88kWh Drive-away cost from: $200,000 Power: 134kW Torque: 700Nm Top speed: TBC 0-100km/h: TBC Range: 350km Category: Ute	TBC
ACE Cargo	Battery: 23.2kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 45kW Torque: 174Nm Top speed: 100km/h 0-50km/h: Sub seven seconds Range: Up to 200km partially loaded Category: Small van	TBC
ACE Yewt	Battery: 23.2kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 45kW Torque: 174Nm Top speed: 100km/h 0-50km/h: Sub seven seconds Range: Up to 200km partially loaded Category: Small pick-up van	TBC

Coming soon electric vehicles

Here's what's coming soon, over the next few years!

Model	Specs	Finder rating
BMW iX3	Battery: 74kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 210kW Torque: 400Nm Top speed: 180km/h 0-100km/h: 6.8 seconds Range: 460km Category: Medium SUV Launched: Mid 2021	TBC
BMW i4	Battery: 80kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 390kW Torque: TBC Top speed: 199km/h est. 0-100km/h: 4.0 seconds Range: 442km Category: Four-door coupé Launched: 2021	TBC
Kia e-Niro	Battery: 64kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 150kW Torque: 395Nm Top speed: 167km/h est. 0-100km/h: 7.8 seconds Range: 370km Category: Small SUV Launched: Delayed, TBC (2021?)	TBC
Lexus UX 300e	Battery: 54.3kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 150kW Torque: 300Nm Top speed: 160km/h 0-100km/h: 7.5 seconds Range: 270km Category: Small SUV Launched: Still to be confirmed for Oz	TBC
Nissan Ariya	Battery: 65-90kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: Up to 290kW Torque: Up to 600Nm Top speed: Up to 200km/h 0-100km/h: 5.1 seconds Range: Up to 580km Category: Crossover SUV Launched: Still to be confirmed for Oz	TBC
Polestar 2	Battery: 78kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 300kW Torque: 550Nm Top speed: 205km/h 0-100km/h: 4.7 seconds Range: 470km Category: Fastback Launched: 2021	TBC
Tesla Model Y Long Range	Battery: 75kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 258kW Torque: 527Nm Top speed: 217km/h 0-100km/h: 5.1 seconds Range: 505km estimated Category: Crossover SUV Launched: TBC	TBC
Tesla Model Y Long Range Performance	Battery: 75kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 340kW Torque: 639Nm Top speed: 241km/h 0-100km/h: 3.7 seconds Range: 410km estimated Category: Crossover SUV Launched: TBC	TBC
Volkswagen ID.3 Pure	Battery: 48kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 93kW Torque: 225Nm Top speed: 160km/h 0-100km/h: 10 seconds Range: 270km estimated Category: Small hatch Launched: 2022?	TBC
Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Pro S	Battery: 82kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 150kW Torque: 310Nm Top speed: 160km/h 0-100km/h: 7.9 seconds Range: 440km estimated Category: Small hatch Launched: 2022?	TBC
Volvo XC40 P8 AWD Recharge	Battery: 78kWh Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: 300kW Torque: 660Nm Top speed: 180km/h 0-100km/h: 4.9 seconds Range: 400km estimated Category: Small SUV Launched: TBC	TBC
ACE Urban	Battery: TBC Drive-away cost from: TBC Power: TBC Torque: TBC Top speed: TBC 0-100km/h: TBC Range: TBC Category: Compact hatch Launched: 2022

How did we calculate these scores?

To calculate the Finder scores, we take published review scores from car testers and add them together, before determining the mean average. For example, if a car had four reviews, three at 85%, one at 70%, we'd add the total together, divide it by the number of reviews and that gives us the average score of 81.25%.

Electric vehicle FAQs

What does kWh mean?

kWh is short for kilowatt hours. This unit is used to show the size of the vehicle's electric capacity. The larger the number, the larger the battery pack. You can equate this to the size of the fuel tank in a car with a combustion engine.

Having a bigger battery pack doesn't mean you'll travel further between chargers though. It depends on how efficiently the electric motor uses the power.

What is range?

Range is the total distance an EV can travel on a single charge, though like fuel economy figures, this depends on your driving style and the road conditions.

How much range do I need?

You might be tempted to go for a car with the largest possible range, but you should analyse your typical driving to see how far you travel each week. Remember, the average Australian commute is just 32km per day – or 16km one-way.

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Ben Gribbin is an experienced automotive writer and life-long car enthusiast with a passion for restoring classic vehicles. He brings many years of experience working with and writing about cars to Finder.

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Every available electric car in Australia 2020 ranked

Here's every single electric on sale (and coming soon) in Australia as of 2020!

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