Electric Vehicles Coming Soon (2026/2027)

Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand with several new models and brands entering the market. Here’s a roundup of the most anticipated EVs arriving in Australia over the next 12-18 months (updated 5 Oct 2026):

MG U9 EV From $78,990 + ORC
Arriving Q4 2026. Dual-motor AWD lifestyle ute with 430km WLTP range from a 102.2kWh LFP battery. Offers 325kW/700Nm, 3500kg braked towing, 685kg payload, and 0-100km/h in 5.8 seconds. Features air suspension, 236L frunk, and V2L.
Mitsubishi ASX VR-e Pricing TBC
Arriving late 2026. Four-grade small electric SUV. Base RWD variants produce 171kW/350Nm from a 57.7kWh LFP battery. Flagship GSR adds a front motor for 342kW/700Nm and 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds, making it the fastest Mitsubishi ever sold in Australia.
Kia PV5 Cargo From $55,990 + ORC
On sale now. Kia’s first dedicated electric van. The Cargo ‘Long’ model with a 71.2kWh NCM battery offers 416km WLTP range, 120kW/250Nm, and around 4.0m³ cargo volume. A high-roof version offering 5.2m³ is also planned.
Ford Transit City $50,000 drive-away
Arriving November 2026. A sharply priced, China-sourced delivery van. 56kWh LFP battery, 254km WLTP range, 110kW, and 6.4m³ cargo volume. No towing capability and limited options list.
Farizon V7E From $49,990 drive-away**
Arriving now. Compact urban electric van. Standard 50kWh battery offers **240km WLTP** range; a 66kWh Extended Range variant is **$53,990 drive-away with up to 329km. Payload is over 1,300kg.
GAC Aion UT Standard Range **Under $30,000 drive-away (est.)**
Arriving December 2026. Ultra-affordable variant of the Aion UT hatchback. 44kWh battery offers **320km WLTP** range, down from 430km in the standard model. Expected to start at less than $30,000 drive-away.
Kia PV5 Passenger Approx. $60,000-$70,000 (est.)
Arriving Q4 2026. People mover variant of the PV5 Cargo. Shares the same 120kW/250Nm motor and 71.2kWh battery with around 416km WLTP range. Expect a premium over the Cargo’s $55,990 before ORC price.
Zeekr 7GT Approx. $55,000 (est.)
Arriving Q4 2026. Sleek electric shooting brake. Available with 310kW RWD or 475kW dual-motor AWD. Positioned below the 7X SUV, with up to 670km WLTP range expected.

 

XPeng L03

From $41,900 + ORC
Arriving December 2026. Mid-size electric SUV. Single motor produces 163kW/280Nm with a 445km range from a 58kWh battery. Priced to undercut the Tesla Model Y and match the Geely EX5.
Chery E5

From $38,990 drive-away
Arriving late Q4 2026 (updated model). Small electric SUV with 155kW/288Nm and a 59kWh battery offering 430km WLTP range. Competes with the BYD Atto 3 and Jaecoo J5.
Honda Super-ONE

$36,900 drive-away
On sale now. Compact city EV with a 29.6kWh battery offering up to 202km WLTP range. Features simulated gearshifts, synthetic engine sounds, and BOOST Mode. Almost 7,000 expressions of interest recorded.
Hyundai Elexio

$59,990 drive-away
Arriving now. Chinese-built electric family SUV. 160kW/310Nm motor with an 88.1kWh LFP battery for 546km WLTP range. Undercuts the Tesla Model Y and Kia EV5 Long Range.
Subaru Uncharted

$59,990 + ORC
Arriving now. Single dual-motor AWD grade with 252kW combined output and 0-100km/h in approximately five seconds. 74.7kWh battery offers 522km WLTP range. Subaru’s cheapest EV yet in Australia.
Lexus RZ600e F Sport Performance

From $135,000 + ORC
Arriving Q4 2026. Limited to just 9 examples for Australia. Lexus’s most powerful EV with 313kW, a 77kWh battery, and a claimed 420km WLTP range. Features carbon-fibre bodywork and 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds.

Notes:

Availability: Models listed are confirmed or strongly expected for Australian release. Exact timing may vary; check manufacturer websites for updates.

Pricing: Prices are subject to change and vary by state due to on-road costs. “Drive-away” pricing includes these costs; “+ ORC” pricing does not.

Hybrid Exclusion: This list excludes hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and range-extender EVs. Some models may have hybrid variants overseas, but only pure-electric versions are included above where confirmed for Australia.

Sources: Compiled from Carsales, GoAuto, The Driven, Drive, WhichCar, CarExpert, CarsGuide, RACV, and manufacturer announcements.

Verification: Confirm specifications, pricing, and availability with dealers, as changes may occur.

 
 

EVERY new EV and PHEV coming to Australia this YEAR and next YEAR! – Electric Viking

Notes

  • Availability: Approximately 50–80 EV models are available, with new models like the Nissan Ariya, Skoda Elroq, and Hyundai Inster confirmed for 2025. Specs for upcoming models may be TBD; check manufacturer websites for updates.
  • Pricing: Prices vary by state due to on-road costs. Affordable options include the BYD Dolphin ($29,990–$36,990), GWM Ora ($33,990), and MG4 ($36,990). Check manufacturer sites for driveaway prices.
  • Charging: EVs can be charged at home (Level 1/2 chargers) or public stations (Level 3 fast chargers). Find stations via: EV Charging Map.
  • Sources: Compiled from CarsGuide, Drive, RACV, and manufacturer websites.
  • Exclusions: Discontinued models (e.g., Renault Zoe, BMW i8) and unconfirmed models (e.g., Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian) are not included.
  • Verification: All information current at 9 July, 2025. Confirm specs and availability with dealers, as changes may occur.