EV Brands in Australia
52 brands with 194 models available
Abarth
Italy · Stellantis
Alfa Romeo
Italy · Stellantis
Audi
Est. 1909Ingolstadt, Germany · Volkswagen Group
German luxury automaker and member of the Volkswagen Group. Their e-tron range covers SUVs, sedans, and sportbacks with Quattro AWD.
BMW
Est. 1916Munich, Germany · BMW Group
Bavarian automaker with an expanding EV lineup including the i4, iX, and i5. Known for driver-focused dynamics in their electric models.
BYD
Est. 1995Shenzhen, China
The world's largest EV manufacturer by volume. BYD's Blade Battery technology and vertical integration make them a formidable force in the Australian market with aggressive pricing.
Cadillac
Est. 1902Detroit, Michigan, USA · General Motors
GM's luxury brand entering the Australian market with the Lyriq BEV. Ultium platform with competitive range. Marks Cadillac's return to Australia after decades.
Cavan
China · Foton (BAIC Group)
Chery
Est. 1997Wuhu, China
One of China's largest automakers entering Australia with the Omoda and iCar brands. Competitive pricing with solid specifications.
Cupra
Est. 2018Martorell, Spain · SEAT / Volkswagen Group
SEAT's performance-oriented brand. The Born is their compact EV hatchback built on VW's MEB platform.
Deepal
Est. 2018Chongqing, China · Changan Automobile
Changan's new energy brand (independent since 2023). Australian lineup includes the S05 small SUV, S07 mid-size SUV, and E07 'Multitruck' large SUV. Distributed by Inchcape Australia.
Denza
Est. 2010Shenzhen, China · BYD
BYD's premium brand. The D9 electric people mover ($85,990) and B5/B8 PHEVs bring luxury-positioned Chinese EVs to Australia. Targets the premium MPV and SUV segments.
Farizon
China · Geely Holding Group
Fiat
Est. 1899Turin, Italy · Stellantis
Italian icon bringing the 500e — a stylish city EV with retro design. Limited EV range in Australia but strong brand recognition.
Ford
Est. 1903Dearborn, Michigan, USA
American giant entering the EV space with the Mustang Mach-E. Strong brand presence in Australia, especially in the ute segment.
Forthing
China · Dongfeng Motor Group
GAC
Est. 1997Guangzhou, China · GAC Group
Major Chinese state-owned automaker launched in Australia November 2025 with the Aion V BEV and M8 PHEV. The Aion UT compact BEV arrives Q2 2026 from $31,990.
GWM
Est. 1984Baoding, China · Great Wall Motor
Great Wall Motor's brand in Australia, offering the Ora range of affordable EVs. Parent company is China's largest SUV and pickup manufacturer.
Geely
Est. 1986Hangzhou, China · Zhejiang Geely Holding Group
Chinese automotive giant (founded 1986 as refrigerator parts, entered autos 1997). Parent group owns Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, and Smart JV. EX5 BEV in Australia, EX2 (China's 2025 #1 seller) coming H2 2026.
Genesis
Est. 2015Seoul, South Korea · Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai's luxury brand. The GV60 and Electrified GV70 bring premium EV options with 800V architecture shared with Hyundai and Kia.
Honda
Est. 1948Minato, Tokyo, Japan · Honda Motor Company
Japan's second-largest automaker is late to EVs in Australia but launching their first BEV in 2026. Strong hybrid lineup with the ZR-V and HR-V. Excellent reliability reputation.
Hyundai
Est. 1967Seoul, South Korea · Hyundai Motor Group
Korean giant with one of the strongest EV lineups in Australia. The Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 feature 800V fast charging and competitive range. E-GMP platform is class-leading.
JAC
China · Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group
Jaecoo
Est. 2023Wuhu, China · Chery
Chery's adventure-oriented brand. The J5 BEV compact SUV launches in Australia at $36,990 with 402km WLTP range. Positioned between Chery and premium.
Jaguar
Est. 1922Coventry, UK · JLR (Tata Motors)
British luxury brand. The I-PACE was a pioneering luxury BEV. Jaguar is transitioning to an all-electric brand with new models expected from 2026.
Jeep
Est. 1941Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA · Stellantis
Iconic off-road brand. The Wrangler 4xe PHEV and Avenger BEV bring electrification to adventure vehicles. Grand Cherokee 4xe also available as a PHEV.
KGM
Est. 1954Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea · KG Group
Formerly SsangYong (est. 1954 as Dong-A Motor, renamed SsangYong 1988), acquired by KG Group in 2022 and rebranded to KGM in 2023. Torres EVX is a rugged BEV SUV with 462km range.
Kia
Est. 1944Seoul, South Korea · Hyundai Motor Group
Sister brand to Hyundai, sharing the 800V E-GMP platform. The EV6 and EV9 are among Australia's best-selling EVs with strong value positioning.
LDV
Est. 2010Shanghai, China · SAIC Motor
Commercial vehicle brand under SAIC Motor (acquired LDV IP in 2010). The eDeliver and eT60 electric ute bring electrification to the light commercial segment. Imported by Ateco since 2015.
Land Rover
Est. 1948Gaydon, UK · JLR (Tata Motors)
Premium SUV maker. Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEVs available now. An all-electric Range Rover with 800V architecture launches H2 2026. Defender PHEV also offered.
Leapmotor
Est. 2015Hangzhou, China · Stellantis (investment)
Chinese EV startup entering Australia with affordable models. Stellantis has a significant investment stake. Known for competitive pricing.
Lexus
Est. 1989Nagoya, Japan · Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota's luxury division. The RZ 450e is their first dedicated EV — a compact luxury SUV. Limited EV lineup but strong dealer network.
Lotus
Est. 1952Hethel, Norfolk, UK · Geely
Legendary British sports car maker now under Geely. The Eletre is a performance BEV SUV, with PHEV variants coming in 2026. The Emeya is an electric GT sedan.
MG
Est. 1924Shanghai, China · SAIC Motor
Historic British brand now owned by SAIC Motor. MG is one of Australia's best-selling EV brands with aggressive pricing on the MG4 and ZS EV.
Maserati
Est. 1914Modena, Italy · Stellantis
Italian luxury sports car maker going all-electric from 2026. The Grecale Folgore and GranTurismo Folgore BEVs bring Italian performance to the EV segment.
Mazda
Est. 1920Fuchu, Hiroshima, Japan
Known for driving dynamics and design. The MX-30 was their first EV with limited range. A new longer-range EV launches Q2 2026 at $49,990 with 560km WLTP range. CX-60 and CX-90 PHEVs also available.
Mercedes-Benz
Est. 1926Stuttgart, Germany · Mercedes-Benz Group
German luxury pioneer with the EQ range spanning from the EQA compact SUV to the flagship EQS sedan. Known for refinement and technology.
Mini
Est. 1959Oxford, UK · BMW Group
Iconic British small car brand owned by BMW. The Cooper SE brings MINI's go-kart handling to an electric drivetrain.
Mitsubishi
Est. 1970Minato, Tokyo, Japan · Mitsubishi Motors / Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance
The Outlander PHEV is one of Australia's best-selling plug-in hybrids with 86km electric range. A Foxconn-built BEV is expected in late 2026. Strong dealer network across regional Australia.
Nissan
Est. 1933Yokohama, Japan
Japanese automaker and EV pioneer — the Leaf was one of the first mass-market EVs. The Ariya represents their modern EV direction.
Omoda
Est. 2022Wuhu, China · Chery
Chery's design-oriented global brand launched in 2022. In Australia, Omoda is sold through the Omoda Jaecoo Motor Australia dealership network alongside sister brand Jaecoo. The Omoda 9 SHS plug-in hybrid launches in 2025 with a 34 kWh battery and 169 km NEDC electric range.
Peugeot
Est. 1810Paris, France · Stellantis
French brand under Stellantis offering the e-2008, e-208, and e-308 BEVs alongside the 3008 and 408 PHEVs. Distinctive design and comfortable ride quality.
Polestar
Est. 2017Gothenburg, Sweden · Geely
Swedish-Chinese performance EV brand. Polestar 2 competes directly with Tesla Model 3. Known for Scandinavian design and Google-built infotainment.
Porsche
Est. 1931Stuttgart, Germany · Volkswagen Group
German sports car maker. The Taycan brought Porsche performance to EVs with class-leading driving dynamics and build quality.
Renault
Est. 1899Boulogne-Billancourt, France · Renault Group
French automaker with the Megane E-Tech BEV and upcoming Renault 5 electric. Renault was an early EV pioneer with the Zoe in Europe. Australian presence is growing.
Rolls-Royce
Est. 1904Goodwood, UK · BMW Group
The pinnacle of luxury motoring. The Spectre is their first BEV — a two-door electric grand tourer. Committed to going fully electric by 2030.
Skoda
Est. 1895Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic · Volkswagen Group
VW Group's value brand. The Enyaq and Elroq BEVs sit on the MEB platform, while the Superb and Kodiaq offer PHEV options. Strong practicality focus with generous boot space.
Smart
Est. 1994Ningbo, China · Geely / Mercedes-Benz (JV)
Originally a Daimler-Swatch venture (1994), now a Geely-Mercedes joint venture headquartered in Ningbo. The #1 and #3 are Geely SEA-platform BEVs, while the #5 is a PHEV.
Subaru
Est. 1953Ebisu, Tokyo, Japan · Subaru Corporation
AWD specialist. The Solterra BEV (Toyota bZ4X sibling) and upcoming Crosstrek strong hybrid bring electrification to their lineup. Loyal Australian fanbase in regional areas.
Suzuki
Est. 1909Hamamatsu, Japan · Suzuki Motor Corporation
Compact car specialist launching the eVitara — their first BEV — in Australia Q1 2026 alongside the Vitara Hybrid. Known for affordable, reliable small cars with strong fuel economy.
Tesla
Est. 2003Austin, Texas, USA
The company that mainstreamed EVs. Tesla dominates Australian EV sales with the Model 3 and Model Y. Supercharger network is the largest fast-charging network in Australia.
Toyota
Est. 1937Toyota City, Japan
World's largest automaker, late to BEVs but entering with the bZ4X. Massive dealer network provides strong after-sales support across Australia.
Volkswagen
Est. 1937Wolfsburg, Germany · Volkswagen Group
German giant with the ID. range built on their dedicated MEB electric platform. The ID.4 and ID.5 offer solid value in the mid-size EV segment.
Volvo
Est. 1927Gothenburg, Sweden · Geely
Swedish safety pioneer now owned by Geely. The EX30 and EX90 represent their electric future — strong safety credentials and Scandinavian design.
XPeng
Est. 2014Guangzhou, China
Chinese EV startup backed by Alibaba. Known for advanced driver assistance and long-range models. New entrant to the Australian market.
Zeekr
Est. 2021Ningbo, China · Geely
Geely's premium EV brand. The 001 and X are positioned as premium alternatives with striking design and competitive specifications.