Small Electric Cars and SUVs in Australia (2026)
Updated
Looking for a small electric car or compact electric SUV? Compare every light car, small car and small SUV in Australia below, from city runabouts to family-sized crossovers.
Want boot space and 0–100 times instead of turning circle? See our list of electric hatchbacks.
Price:
39 models
| Rank | Make and model | Status | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On sale | $23,990 | 310 | Light Car | Hatchback | 4 | 308 | 43.2 | 85 | 9.9 | 115 | FWD | 6 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | |
| 2 | On sale | $26,490 | 345 | Light Car | Hatchback | 5 | 375 | 47.1 | 80 | 9.9 | 85 | RWD | 7 yrs / unlimited | 8 yrs / unlimited | |
| 3 | On sale | $29,990 | 427 | Small Car | Hatchback | 5 | 345 | 60.5 | 89 | 10.5 | 150 | FWD | 6 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | |
| 4 | On sale | $31,990 | 345 | Small SUV | SUV | 5 | 380 | 45.1 | 82 | 10.5 | 130 | FWD | 6 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | |
| 5 | On sale | $31,990 | 430 | Small Car | Hatchback | 5 | 440 | 60 | 87 | 10.4 | 150 | FWD | 8 yrs / unlimited | 8 yrs / 200,000 km | |
| 6 | On sale | $31,990 | 405 | Small Car | Hatchback | 5 | 577 | 52.8 | 87 | 10.5 | 118 | FWD | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | |
| 7 | On sale | $35,888 | 482 | Small Car | Hatchback | 5 | 345 | 65 | 174 | — | 160 | RWD | 6 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | |
| 8 | On sale | $35,990 | 400 | Small Car | Hatchback | 5 | 228 | 54 | 80 | 11 | 126 | FWD | 7 yrs / unlimited | 8 yrs / unlimited | |
| 9 | On sale | $36,900 | 206 | Light Car | Hatchback | 4 | 162 | 29.6 | 50 | 10.2 | 70 | FWD | 5 yrs / unlimited | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | |
| 10 | On sale | $36,990 | 430 | Small SUV | SUV | 5 | 480 | 60.5 | 80 | 10.6 | 150 | FWD | 7 yrs / unlimited | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | |
| 11 | On sale | $36,990 | 402 | Small SUV | SUV | 5 | 480 | 58.9 | 130 | 10.4 | 155 | FWD | 8 yrs / unlimited | 8 yrs / unlimited | |
| 12 | On sale | $38,990 | 434 | Small SUV | SUV | 5 | 490 | 67.1 | 168 | 10.4 | 160 | RWD | 6 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | |
| 13 | On sale | $39,000 | 355 | Light Car | Hatchback | 4 | 351 | 46 | 120 | 10.6 | 85 | FWD | 5 yrs / unlimited | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | |
| 14 | On sale | $39,990 | 452 | Small Car | Hatchback | 5 | 350 | 61.7 | 154 | 10.6 | 320 | RWD | 7 yrs / unlimited | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | |
| 15 | On sale | $40,990 | 430 | Small SUV | SUV | 5 | 453 | 62.1 | 150 | 10.5 | 125 | RWD | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | 10 yrs / 250,000 km |
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Which small EV suits city driving?
Turning circle and overall length decide how easy a car is to park and place in tight streets. The tightest turners on sale are listed below, with length alongside. A smaller turning circle means fewer three-point turns.
| Model | Turning circle (m) | Length (mm) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot e-208 | 0 | 4,055 | $63,000 |
| Abarth 500e | 9 | 3,673 | $58,900 |
| BYD Atto 1 | 9.9 | 3,990 | $23,990 |
| Geely EX2 | 9.9 | 4,135 | $26,490 |
| Fiat 500e | 10 | 3,632 | $52,500 |
| Honda Super-ONE | 10.2 | 3,580 | $36,900 |
| GAC AION UT | 10.4 | 4,270 | $31,990 |
| Jaecoo J5 | 10.4 | 4,338 | $36,990 |
Small electric cars by brand
| Brand | Model | Status | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abarth | 500e | On sale | $58,900 |
| Alfa Romeo | Junior | On sale | $57,900 |
| BMW | iX1 | On sale | $78,900 |
| BMW | iX2 | On sale | $84,700 |
| BYD | Atto 1 | On sale | $23,990 |
| BYD | Atto 2 | On sale | $31,990 |
| BYD | Atto 3 | On sale | $41,990 |
| BYD | Dolphin | On sale | $29,990 |
| Chery | E5 | On sale | $36,990 |
| Fiat | 500e | On sale | $52,500 |
| GAC | AION UT | On sale | $31,990 |
| Geely | EX2 | On sale | $26,490 |
| GWM | Ora | On sale | $35,990 |
| Honda | Super-ONE | On sale | $36,900 |
| Hyundai | INSTER | On sale | $39,000 |
| Hyundai | Kona Electric | On sale | $54,000 |
| Jaecoo | J5 | On sale | $36,990 |
| Jeep | Avenger Electric | On sale | $49,990 |
| Kia | EV3 | On sale | $47,600 |
| Leapmotor | B05 | On sale | $35,888 |
| Leapmotor | B10 | On sale | $38,990 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLA | On sale | $72,200 |
| MG | MG4 | On sale | $39,990 |
| MG | MG4 Urban | On sale | $31,990 |
| MG | MGS5 | On sale | $40,990 |
| Mini | Acemen | On sale | $55,990 |
| Mini | Cooper | On sale | $53,990 |
| Mini | Countryman | On sale | $64,990 |
| Peugeot | e-208 | On sale | $63,000 |
| Renault | Megane E-Tech | On sale | $64,990 |
| Skoda | Elroq | On sale | $54,990 |
| Smart | #1 | On sale | $54,900 |
| Subaru | Solterra | On sale | $76,990 |
| Suzuki | e VITARA | On sale | TBC |
| Volvo | C40 Recharge | On sale | $75,990 |
| Volvo | EC40 | On sale | $76,990 |
| Volvo | EX30 | On sale | $64,990 |
| Volvo | EX40 | On sale | $76,990 |
| Volvo | XC40 Recharge | On sale | $72,990 |
Data from Zecar's EV database, synced automatically from manufacturer specifications and last updated 22 October 2026. Ranked by status (on sale first), then price, lowest first. Includes models on sale and confirmed for Australia. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless marked drive-away.
Frequently asked questions
The BYD Atto 1 is the cheapest small EV, at $23,990.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA has the longest range of any small EV, at 663 km WLTP.
Our list has 15 small cars and 24 small SUVs. Small cars are usually cheaper and easier to park. Small SUVs sit higher and tend to offer more boot space and rear-seat room.
36 small EVs offer at least 300 km of WLTP range, which is enough for most highway trips with a fast-charge stop. Check range and fast-charging speed for the model you are considering.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA has the highest peak DC charging rate of any small EV, at 320 kW.
