Do cheap EVs have enough range?

Yes. The 10 cheapest EVs here offer between 206 and 482 km of WLTP range, which covers most daily commuting.

Which cheap EV has the longest range?

Of the 10 cheapest EVs, the Leapmotor B05 at $35,888 offers the most range, with 482 km WLTP.

Are there hidden costs?

Budget for on-road costs if a price is not drive-away, home charger installation and your electricity tariff. Use our cost-savings calculator to compare running costs with a petrol car.

Cheapest Electric Cars in Australia (2026)

Updated 8 October 2026

The cheapest electric cars in Australia, ranked by drive-away price. Plenty of budget EVs now offer enough range for daily driving, so compare price, range and running costs below.

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143 models

Rank	Make and model
1	BYD Atto 1 Essential Premium	$23,990 RRP	220	30.1	Hatchback	$23,990	137	4
2	Geely EX2 Complete Inspire	$26,490 RRP	252	35.4	Hatchback	$26,490	140	5
3	BYD Dolphin Essential Premium	$29,990 RRP	340	44.9	Hatchback	$29,990	132	5
4	BYD Atto 2 Dynamic Premium	$31,990 RRP	345	45.1	SUV	$31,990	131	5
5	GAC AION UT Premium Luxury	$31,990 RRP	430	60	Hatchback	$31,990	140	5
6	MG MG4 Urban Comfort Standard Range	$31,990 RRP	325	41.9	Hatchback	$31,990	129	5
7	GWM Ora 5 SUV Lux Ultra	$33,990 RRP	430	58.3	SUV	$33,990	136	5
8	Leapmotor B05 Style Design LR	$35,888 RRP	482	65	Hatchback	$35,888	135	5
9	GWM Ora Lux GT	$35,990 RRP	400	54	Hatchback	$35,990	135	5
10	Honda Super-ONE	$36,900 RRP	206	29.6	Hatchback	$36,900	144	4
11	Chery E5 Urban Ultimate	$36,990 RRP	430	60.5	SUV	$36,990	141	5
12	Jaecoo J5 BEV	$36,990 RRP	402	58.9	SUV	$36,990	147	5
13	Forthing Taikon 5 Luxury BEV Exclusive BEV	$38,990 RRP	427	64.4	SUV	$38,990	151	5
14	Leapmotor B10 Style Design	$38,990 RRP	361	56.2	SUV	$38,990	156	5
15	Hyundai INSTER 2WD Extended Range Cross	$39,000 RRP	300	40	Hatchback	$39,000	133	4
16	MG MG4 Essence 64 XPOWER	$39,990 RRP	452	61.7	Hatchback	$39,990	137	5
17	MG MGS5 Excite 49 Essence 49 Excite 62 Essence 62	$40,990 RRP	340	47.1	SUV	$40,990	139	5
18	BYD Atto 3 Evo Dynamic Evo Premium	$41,990 RRP	420	60.5	SUV	$41,990	144	5
19	Geely EX5 Complete Inspire	$41,990 RRP	475	68.4	SUV	$41,990	144	5
20	GAC AION V Premium Luxury	$42,590 RRP	510	75	SUV	$42,590	147	5
21	Leapmotor C10 Style BEV Style Design LR BEV Design AWD Sports+ SE	$45,888 RRP	425	69.9	SUV	$45,888	164	5
22	Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive Premum Rear-Wheel Drive Long Range RWD Performance	$45,900 RRP	572	57.5	Sedan	$45,900	101	5
23	BYD Seal Dynamic Premium Performance	$46,990 RRP	460	61.4	Sedan	$46,990	134	5
24	Kia EV3 Standard Range Air Long Range Earth Long Range	$47,600 RRP	436	58.3	SUV	$47,600	134	5
25	Skyworth BE11	$48,990 RRP	489	81	SUV	$48,990	166	5
26	Zeekr X RWD AWD	$49,900 RRP	445	65	SUV	$49,900	146	5
27	Farizon V7E SR LR	$49,990 RRP	240	42	Van	$49,990	175	2
28	Jeep Avenger Electric	$49,990 RRP	400	51	SUV	$49,990	127	5
29	Kia EV4 Standard Range Long Range	$49,990 RRP	430	55	Sedan	$49,990	128	5
30	Mazda 6e GT Atenza	$49,990 RRP	560	77	Liftback	$49,990	138	5
31	MG MGS6 Essence RWD Essence AWD	$49,990 RRP	530	74.3	SUV	$49,990	140	5
32	XPENG G6 RWD Standard Range RWD Long Range AWD Performance	$51,800 RRP	480	67.8	SUV	$51,800	141	5
33	Fiat 500e La Prima	$52,500 RRP	253	38	Hatchback	$52,500	149	4
34	LDV eDeliver 5 SWB Low Roof LWB Low Roof LWB High Roof	$52,621 RRP	335	64	Van	$52,621	191	3
35	Deepal S07	$53,900 RRP	410	66.8	SUV	$53,900	163	5
36	Mazda CX-6e GT Azami	$53,990 RRP	484	78	SUV	$53,990	161	5
37	Mini Cooper SE E	$53,990 RRP	402	49	Hatchback	$53,990	122	4
38	Hyundai Kona Electric Standard Range Extended Range	$54,000 RRP	370	45	SUV	$54,000	122	5
39	Smart #1 Pro+ Premium BRABUS	$54,900 RRP	420	62	SUV	$54,900	148	5
40	BYD Sealion 7 Premium Performance	$54,990 RRP	482	82.5	SUV Coupe	$54,990	171	5
41	Skoda Elroq 85	$54,990 RRP	529	77	SUV	$54,990	146	5
42	Nissan Ariya 63 kWh 87 kWh 87 kWh AWD	$55,840 RRP	385	63	SUV Coupe	$55,840	184	5
43	Kia PV5 Cargo S Long Range	$55,990 RRP	416	67	Van	$55,990	161	2
44	Mini Acemen E SE	$55,990 RRP	310	38.5	SUV	$55,990	124	5
45	Renault Scenic E-Tech techno techno LR Esprit Alpine	$55,990 RRP	430	60	SUV	$55,990	140	5
46	Toyota bZ4x FWD AWD	$55,990 RRP	591	71	SUV	$55,990	120	5
47	Kia EV5 Air Standard Range Air Long Range Earth AWD GT-Line AWD	$56,770 RRP	400	64.2	SUV	$56,770	161	5
48	Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica	$57,900 RRP	398	50	SUV	$57,900	126	5
49	Smart #3 Pro+ Premium BRABUS	$57,900 RRP	435	62	SUV Coupe	$57,900	143	5
50	Zeekr 7x RWD Long Range RWD Performance AWD	$57,900 RRP	480	71	SUV Coupe	$57,900	148	5
51	KGM Torres EVX	$58,000 RRP	503	71	SUV	$58,000	141	5
52	Abarth 500e	$58,900 RRP	253	38	Hatchback	$58,900	149	4
53	Smart #5 Pro+ Premium BRABUS	$58,900 RRP	590	94	SUV	$58,900	159	5
54	Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive Long Range AWD L AWD Performance AWD	$58,900 RRP	466	60	SUV	$58,900	129	5
55	Cupra Born	$59,990 RRP	511	77	Hatchback	$59,990	151	4
56	Hyundai ELEXIO	$59,990 RRP	546	88.1	SUV	$59,990	161	5
57	Peugeot e-PARTNER Test	$59,990 RRP	229	45	Van	$59,990	197	9
58	Volkswagen ID.4 Pro GTX	$59,990 RRP	550	77	SUV	$59,990	140	5
59	KGM Musso EV 2WD 4WD	$60,000 RRP	420	81	Ute	$60,000	193	5
60	Cupra Tavascan Endurance VZ	$60,990 RRP	568	77	SUV Coupe	$60,990	136	5
61	IM IM5 Premium Platinum Performance	$60,990 RRP	490	73.5	Liftback	$60,990	150	5
62	IM IM6 Premium Platinum Performance	$60,990 RRP	450	73.5	SUV	$60,990	163	5
63	Renault Kangoo E-Tech L1 E-Tech L2	$61,990 RRP	285	44	People Mover	$61,990	154	5
64	Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor Standard Range Single Motor Long Range Dual Motor Long Range Performance	$62,400 RRP	554	67	Sedan	$62,400	121	5
65	Volkswagen ID.5 Pro GTX	$62,990 RRP	543	77	SUV Coupe	$62,990	142	5
66	Peugeot e-208 51 kWh	$63,000 RRP	400	48.1	Hatchback	$63,000	120	5
67	Subaru Solterra AWD AWD Touring	$63,990 RRP	566	70	SUV	$63,990	124	5
68	Deepal E07 RWD AWD Peformance	$64,900 RRP	550	90	SUV	$64,900	164	5
69	Mini Countryman E SE ALL4	$64,990 RRP	433	64.7	SUV	$64,990	149	5
70	Renault Megane E-Tech Techno	$64,990 RRP	454	60	SUV	$64,990	132	5
71	Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Twin Motor Performance	$64,990 RRP	480	64	SUV	$64,990	133	5
72	Hyundai Ioniq 6 Standard Range RWD RWD AWD	$67,300 RRP	429	50	Sedan	$67,300	117	5
73	LDV eDeliver 7 SWB LWB	$67,358 RRP	318	72.4	Van	$67,358	228	3
74	Subaru Trailseeker AWD AWD Touring	$67,990 RRP	533	74.7	SUV	$67,990	140	5
75	Farizon Supervan SWB Low Roof LWB Low Roof LWB High Roof	$69,990 RRP	376	82	Van	$69,990	218	2
76	Skoda Enyaq Sportline RS AWD	$69,990 RRP	576	77	SUV	$69,990	134	5
77	Hyundai Staria Load Electric	$70,990 RRP	450	84	Van	$70,990	187	2
78	Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 electric 350 4MATIC electric	$72,200 RRP	470	58	Sedan	$72,200	123	5
79	Kia EV6 RWD RWD AWD	$72,660 RRP	582	80	SUV Coupe	$72,660	137	5
80	Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD Select RWD Premium AWD GT	$72,990 RRP	470	71	SUV	$72,990	151	5
81	Volvo XC40 Recharge Plus Twin Twin Ultimate	$72,990 RRP	425	67	SUV	$72,990	158	5
82	Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ electric 350 4MATIC electric	$74,990 RRP	570	85	SUV	$74,990	149	7
83	Toyota Hilux SR BEV SR5 BEV	$74,990 RRP	270	59.2	Ute	$74,990	219	5
84	Volvo C40 Recharge Plus Twin Twin Ultimate	$75,990 RRP	434	67	SUV	$75,990	154	5
85	Volvo EC40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range	$76,990 RRP	540	79	SUV Coupe	$76,990	146	5
86	Volvo EX40 Ultra Single Motor Extended Range Ultra Twin Motor Performance	$76,990 RRP	576	79	SUV	$76,990	137	5
87	Lexus ES 350e 500e	$77,000 RRP	510	71	Sedan	$77,000	139	5
88	Renault Master E-Tech MWB LWB	$77,990 RRP	409	87	Van	$77,990	213	3
89	Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor Long Range Dual Motor	$78,500 RRP	620	94	SUV Coupe	$78,500	152	5
90	BMW iX1 eDrive20 xDrive30	$78,900 RRP	430	64.7	SUV	$78,900	150	5
91	Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo SWB Pro SWB Pro LWB GTX LWB	$79,990 RRP	431	77	Van	$79,990	179	5
92	Cadillac Optiq Sport	$80,000 RRP	425	75	SUV	$80,000	176	5
93	Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+	$80,700 RRP	560	71	SUV	$80,700	126	5
94	Hyundai Ioniq 5 Elite RWD N Line Premium AWD N	$81,200 RRP	570	80	SUV	$81,200	140	5
95	Volkswagen e-Transporter SWB LWB	$83,590 RRP	317	77	Van	$83,590	243	3
96	BMW iX2 xDrive20 xDrive30	$84,700 RRP	478	64.8	SUV Coupe	$84,700	136	5
97	Audi Q4 e-tron 45 55 e-quattro	$84,900 RRP	562	77	SUV	$84,900	137	5
98	Denza D9 FWD AWD	$85,990 RRP	520	103.3	People Mover	$85,990	199	7
99	Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 350 4MATIC	$87,800 RRP	474	66.5	SUV	$87,800	140	7
100	Volvo ES90 Single Motor	$88,880 RRP	554	88	Sedan	$88,880	159	5
101	BMW iX3 M Sport 50 xDrive	$89,100 RRP	460	74	SUV	$89,100	161	5
102	Mercedes-Benz eVito Panel Van Tourer	$89,353 RRP	239	60	Van	$89,353	251	2
103	XPENG X9 FWD Standard Range AWD Performance	$89,900 RRP	535	93	Van	$89,900	174	7
104	Kia EV9 Air RWD Earth AWD GT-Line AWD GT	$97,000 RRP	443	72.8	SUV	$97,000	164	7
105	Audi Q6 e-tron e-quattro Performance	$99,900 RRP	625	94.9	SUV	$99,900	152	5
106	BMW i4 eDrive40 eDrive40 M50	$99,900 RRP	590	80.7	Sedan	$99,900	137	5
107	MG Cyberster RWD AWD	$99,900 RRP	509	74.4	Convertible	$99,900	146	2
108	LDV eDeliver 9 Cab Chassis Mid Roof High Roof	$99,990 RRP	150	60.7	Ute	$99,990	404	3
109	Genesis GV60 AWD Performance AWD	$103,700 RRP	470	74	SUV	$103,700	157	5
110	Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 420 MWB 420 LWB	$104,864 RRP	359	81	Van	$104,864	226	2
111	Ford e-Transit Mid Roof High Roof	$104,990 RRP	307	68	Van	$104,990	221	3
112	LDV Mifa 9 Mode Executive Luxe	$106,000 RRP	440	84	Van	$106,000	191	7
113	Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy 7 Calligraphy 6	$119,750 RRP	600	106	SUV	$119,750	177	7
114	Cadillac LYRIQ LUXURY	$122,000 RRP	530	100	SUV	$122,000	189	5
115	Volvo EX90 Plus Twin Motor Ultra Twin Motor Performance	$124,990 RRP	570	107	SUV	$124,990	188	7
116	Genesis Electrified GV70 Performance AWD	$127,800 RRP	445	74	SUV	$127,800	166	5
117	Porsche Macan 4 4S Turbo	$128,400 RRP	640	95	SUV	$128,400	148	5
118	Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor Long Range Dual Motor with Performance pack	$132,900 RRP	610	107	SUV	$132,900	175	5
119	BMW iX xDrive40 xDrive50 M60	$134,900 RRP	425	71	SUV	$134,900	167	5
120	Lexus RZ 450e	$135,000 RRP	450	64	SUV	$135,000	142	5
121	Zeekr 009 AWD	$135,900 RRP	582	116	People Mover	$135,900	199	6
122	Mercedes-Benz EQE EQE300 EQE350 4MATIC EQE53 4MATIC+	$136,600 RRP	631	89	Sedan	$136,600	141	5
123	Audi SQ6 e-tron e-quattro	$137,500 RRP	598	94.9	SUV	$137,500	159	5
124	Audi Q8 e-tron 50 e-quattro 55 e-quattro	$140,090 RRP	453	89	SUV Coupe	$140,090	196	5
125	Genesis G80 Electrified Luxury	$145,000 RRP	520	82.5	Sedan	$145,000	159	5
126	BMW i5 eDrive40 G60 xDrive G60 xDrive G61	$155,900 RRP	582	81.2	Sedan	$155,900	140	5
127	Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo 4S 4S Cross Turismo GTS Turbo Turbo Cross Turismo Turbo S	$156,300 RRP	354	71	Sedan	$156,300	201	4
128	Polestar 5 Dual Motor Performance	$157,705 RRP	670	106	Sedan	$157,705	158	5
129	Audi e-tron Sportback 55 quattro	$158,323 RRP	373	86.5	SUV	$158,323	232	5
130	Audi e-tron S quattro	$165,600 RRP	343	86.5	SUV	$165,600	252	5
131	Jaguar I-Pace EV400 R-DYNAMIC HSE	$165,600 RRP	470	84.7	SUV	$165,600	180	5
132	Mercedes-Benz EQV 300	$167,797 RRP	363	90	People Mover	$167,797	248	7
133	Porsche Cayenne Electric Coupe Electric S Electric S Coupe Electric Turbo Electric Coupe Turbo Electric	$167,800 RRP	642	108	SUV	$167,800	168	5
134	Audi SQ8 e-tron e-quattro	$180,090 RRP	471	106	SUV Coupe	$180,090	225	5
135	Audi e-tron GT quattro RS	$187,301 RRP	487	85	Sedan	$187,301	175	4
136	Lotus Eletre S R	$189,990 RRP	600	109	SUV	$189,990	182	5
137	Lotus Emeya R S	$189,990 RRP	610	100	Liftback	$189,990	164	4
138	Porsche Taycan Cross Turisomo	$197,400 RRP	517	97	Wagon	$197,400	188	5
139	Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo 4S	$224,000 RRP	516	97	Wagon	$224,000	188	5
140	Mercedes-Benz G-Class G580	$249,900 RRP	473	116	SUV	$249,900	245	5
141	BMW i7 xDrive60 xDrive60 G70 M70 xDrive	$297,900 RRP	625	101.7	Sedan	$297,900	163	5
142	Maserati GranTurismo Folgore	$450,000 RRP	450	83	Coupe	$450,000	184	4
143	Rolls Royce Spectre	$933,000 RRP	530	100	Coupe	$933,000	189	4

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The 5 cheapest electric cars in Australia right now

1. BYD Atto 1 — $23,990 RRP

RRP: $23,990
WLTP range: 220 km
Battery: 30.1 kWh
Body style: Hatchback

2. Geely EX2 — $26,490 RRP

RRP: $26,490
WLTP range: 252 km
Battery: 35.4 kWh
Body style: Hatchback

3. BYD Dolphin — $29,990 RRP

RRP: $29,990
WLTP range: 340 km
Battery: 44.9 kWh
Body style: Hatchback

4. BYD Atto 2 — $31,990 RRP

RRP: $31,990
WLTP range: 345 km
Battery: 45.1 kWh
Body style: SUV

5. GAC AION UT — $31,990 RRP

RRP: $31,990
WLTP range: 430 km
Battery: 60 kWh
Body style: Hatchback

Cheapest to buy vs cheapest to run

The sticker price is only part of the cost. A more efficient EV charged at home on an off-peak plan can cost far less to run each year than a cheaper but thirstier model. Here are the five cheapest EVs ranked by estimated annual energy cost.

Model	Price	Efficiency (Wh/km)	Est. energy cost / year
MG MG4 Urban	$31,990	129	$310
BYD Atto 2	$31,990	131	$314
BYD Dolphin	$29,990	132	$317
Leapmotor B05	$35,888	135	$324
GWM Ora	$35,990	135	$324

From the 10 cheapest EVs by price. Assumes 12,000 km a year, charged at home at 20 c/kWh off-peak. Compare your own driving with the cost-savings calculator.

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Data from Zecar's EV database, synced automatically from manufacturer specifications and last updated 8 October 2026. Ranked by drive-away price, lowest first (RRP where no drive-away price is published). Includes models currently on sale in Australia.

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The 5 cheapest electric cars in Australia right now

1. BYD Atto 1 — $23,990 RRP

2. Geely EX2 — $26,490 RRP

3. BYD Dolphin — $29,990 RRP

4. BYD Atto 2 — $31,990 RRP

5. GAC AION UT — $31,990 RRP

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