Every manufacturer without an electric car for Australia
Here's a list of every car manufacturer in Australia which does not currently produce an electric vehicle for local showrooms – or has begun taking orders in preparation to launch one.
More than half of new-car manufacturers operating in Australia now sell an electric car, after the introduction of the Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra twins in recent weeks.
In 2018 only five car companies sold an electric car in Australia: BMW, Hyundai, Jaguar, Renault and Tesla. By the end of 2019 it was seven, increasing to 17 in 2021, 28 in 2023, and by the end of this year, it will be at least 33.
However a number of manufacturers – including Top 10 brands which sell 100,000 cars per year – do not have an electric vehicle in production for Australia, due to delays caused by high demand overseas, a sluggish global roll-out, or a lack of interest from its local subsidiary.
It will become increasingly important for car makers to sell an electric vehicle under proposed Australian Government CO2 emissions targets, which are intended to drive the roll-out of electric cars, and use them to offset high-emissions vehicles in a brand's line-up.
Here is a list of every car manufacturer operating in Australia without an electric vehicle currently in production for local showrooms – or open to customer orders ahead of first showroom arrivals in the coming months.
Alfa Romeo
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? No.
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? Not yet. Milano city electric SUV due to be unveiled next month.
Alpina
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? Alpina, the tuning off-shoot of BMW, does not sell an electric vehicle in any market it operates in.
Aston Martin
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? Aston Martin's first electric vehicle has been delayed from 2025 to 2026 due to slowing demand for high-priced luxury electric cars (click here).
Bentley
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? No, Bentley's first electric car is not due until 2026 (click here for more details).
Chery
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? Yes, the Omoda E5 small SUV – due mid-2024
Does it sell other electric vehicles overseas? Yes, including a new iCar 03 mid-size SUV with Land Rover-esque styling.
Chevrolet
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? Cadillac electric vehicles are coming to Australia, but none with Chevrolet badges.
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? Multiple models, including the Blazer EV and Equinox EV SUVs, Silverado EV pick-up and Bolt small car.
Why aren't they sold here? They are not produced in factory right-hand drive.
Citroen
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? No.
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? Yes – an electric version of the C4 sold in Australia, as well as vans and a new e-C3 city hatch.
Why aren't they sold here? The e-C3 is "not currently available for the Australian market," while the e-C4 has been "under consideration" since it was unveiled multiple years ago.
Ferrari
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? Ferrari is due to introduce its first electric car overseas in 2025.
Honda
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? No.
Why isn't it here yet? Honda's first electric car is not due locally until 2028 at the earliest, as the company believes hybrids are a better fit for Australia.
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? Yes, the e:Ny1 SUV in Europe and China, Prologue SUV in North America, and until recently, the Honda E city hatch in Europe and Japan. Many of these vehicles are made in Japan in right-hand drive.
Ineos
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? Not for Australia yet.
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? From 2026 it is due to introduce the Fusilier 4WD.
Isuzu Ute
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? Not for Australia.
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? An electric Isuzu ute is due in showrooms in Norway and Thailand in 2025.
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Jeep
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? Yes, the Avenger city SUV – due in the second half of 2024, two years after it went on sale in Europe – with the Wagoneer S to follow in 2026, as well as the Wrangler-like Recon 4WD.
Why isn't the Avenger here yet? Jeep CEO Christian Meunier told media in 2022 the company was "undecided" on whether to bring the Avenger here, and was exploring "if there is a market for [the car]".
Lamborghini
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? Lamborghini's first electric vehicle is due in 2028, the Lanzador coupe, followed by the next-generation Urus in 2029 with electric power.
Land Rover
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? Yes, pre-orders for the Range Rover Electric are due to open this year.
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? The Range Rover Electric will be followed by a fleet of electric Land Rovers, including one based on the Defender.
Mahindra
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? No. Mahindra's new range of six 'BE' electric cars launching from 2025 are under consideration for Australia but yet to be confirmed.
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? Yes, it sells the XUV400 in India, which is based on a SsangYong Tivoli.
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Maserati
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? Yes, the GranTurismo Folgore coupe and Grecale Folgore SUV are expected in early 2025.
Why aren't they here yet? The GranTurismo was meant to be here in late 2023, followed by the Grecale in early 2024, but both cars have been delayed internationally.
Mazda
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? Mazda axed its MX-30 electric car last year, with just one left in dealer stock as of writing, and it has not confirmed launch dates for any subsequent models.
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? Mazda's next electric vehicle is due in 2025 but it has not been locked in for Australia.
McLaren
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? McLaren's first electric vehicle is not due until the second half of this decade.
Mitsubishi
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? No, though it is considering a pint-sized city car known as the eK X EV – a spiritual successor to the Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car sold here a decade ago.
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? Mitsubishi will gain a version of the Renault Scenic E-Tech in Europe, but it is yet to be confirmed for local showrooms. It also sells a small electric Minicab in certain markets.
Ram
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? Yes, the Ram 1500 REV pick-up, sometime after its US launch in late 2024.
Skoda
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? Yes, the Enyaq SUV in July – which will be followed by a fleet of other models from 2025 or 2026.
Why isn't it here yet? Skoda Australia has been forced to wait to launch its first electric car while other markets, including Europe where strict emissions laws have long applied, were given priority by head office.
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SsangYong
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? No.
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? The Torres EVX and Korando e-Motion electric SUVs sold overseas are under consideration by SsangYong Australia, as well as an upcoming electric ute due overseas later this year.
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Suzuki
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? No.
Does it sell an electric vehicle overseas? Suzuki is due to introduce a small electric SUV in Europe in 2025 but it is still only on the Australian division's wish list.
Volkswagen
Has it confirmed an electric vehicle is coming? Yes, the ID.4 and ID.5 SUVs due in July 2024, followed by the ID. Buzz in late 2024, and ID.3 hatch expected in 2025.
Why isn't it here yet? As with Skoda, Volkswagen has been forced to wait while priority on electric-car production is given to Europe and other markets with emissions targets.
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