Latest EVs
With more and more new electric, plug-in and hybrid cars launching all the time, you can be sure there is something to suit your needs - if not now, then very soon!
For those on a budget, Australian buyers now have a number of fully-electric cars to choose from under $50,000, plus many states are still offering incentives on some models to make the transition choice even easier. Before you start choosing your colour though, let us help you find the car that is right for you!
- Best Electric Cars
- EVs Under 50K
- EVs Over 50K
- Plug-in Hybrid
Audi RS e-tron GT Audi e-tron GT BMW i4 BMW i5 BMW i7 BMW iX BMW iX1 BMW iX3 CUPRA Born Fiat 500e Ford E-Transit Ford Mustang Mach-E Genesis GV60 Genesis GV70 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Hyundai Kona Jaguar I-PACE Kia EV6 Kia Niro Kia Niro Plus LDV MIFA 9 LDV eDeliver 9 LDV eT60 Lexus RZ Lexus UX MINI Countryman Mazda MX-30 Mercedes-Benz EQA Mercedes-Benz EQB Mercedes-Benz EQE Mercedes-Benz EQS Mercedes-Benz EQV Mercedes-Benz eVito Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer Nissan LEAF Peugeot e-Partner Polestar 2 Polestar 3 Porsche Macan Porsche Taycan Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model Y Volvo C40 Volvo EX30 Volvo XC40
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Types of Electric Vehicles
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
1 / 4A closed-loop hybrid is currently the most common type of electrified vehicle. HEVs combine a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) with a battery and electric motor working separately or in tandem to reduce fuel consumption. The battery in the HEV is charged through driving so they never need to be plugged in. Common HEVs include Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Lexus RX.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
2 / 4Like a HEV, PHEVs feature an internal combustion engine working in tandem with an electric motor. However, with a bigger battery, a PHEV can be driven anywhere from 40 to 60km on electric power alone before the ICE kicks in. PHEVs as the name suggests, need to be plugged in to recharge the battery. Popular models include Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Volvo XC60 Plug-In.
Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
3 / 4The poster children of electric cars, BEVs are fully-electric vehicles featuring a large battery array that powers either one or two electric motors. With driving ranges of anywhere between 300 to 500km, BEVs require charging, either at home or at public charging stations. Popular BDEVs include the Polestar 2, Tesla Model 3 and Porsche Taycan.
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV)
4 / 4Like BEVs, fuel-cell electric vehicles are powered purely by electricity and generate zero CO2 emissions. But, instead of plugging into the electricity grid, FCEVs generate their own power supply by burning hydrogen which is stored in a tank similar to a car’s fuel tank. No recharging is required. Instead, hydrogen is pumped into the FCEVs fuel tank much like petrol or diesel is into a conventional ICE car. Not currently widely available, although the Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo are both part of ongoing trials in Australia.
What new EVs are coming up?
If you think the electric and hybrid car market is exciting now, just wait until you see what is coming next!
Top 10 new electric cars coming soon
There are some great EVs on sale today, but here are our favourite electric cars set to land in Australia in the next 12 months.
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