Australia is catching up with the rest of the world with the uptake of electric vehicles. The number of models available in Australia is rapidly growing and new-car buyers have a much healthier range to choose from.
While this is great news, if you find yourself wanting a simplified lineup of EVs to consider, we've summarised our favourite EVs and why you should consider them.
As a standard, we've ensured that all cars on this list are below the 23/24 luxury car tax threshold for EVs allowing them to qualify got the electric car discount.
Cupra Born
The Cupra Born is the first fully electric car released by the Spanish automaker. The mini hatchback is positioned to compete with a Volkswagen Golf, as a petrol car comparison. It's a small zippy inner-city car that offers a fun drive! At first impressions, it's an attractive small European build with a new badge certain to turn heads.
The driver enjoys a comfortable drive with minimal and modern interior, jam packed full of all the tech you expect of a 2023 new car release. The interior offers ample legroom and headroom, making for a spacious drive!
The battery itself offers a 511km range that will take you everywhere you need to go when inner city driving.
The price tag is very affordable for an EV of its class, 2023 models are priced from $59,990.
For more information and to learn how much you could save on your Cupra Born EV, request a quote today!
Tesla Model 3
The list wouldn't be complete without a Tesla. When we ask you to picture an EV, we're certain the Model 3 comes to mind.
A 5-star safety rating, strong consumer brand awareness, and an impressive 602km range offers car buyers certainty of Tesla's reliability.
Unlike other cars, Tesla stands out as it only gets better with age. The brand regularly offers software updates, introducing new features, functionality, and performance to drivers. Drivers often find themselves waking up to a completely upgraded car customized to them!
Its fast with a top speed of 261km/h and will get you to 100km/h in only 3.3 seconds.
It's also affordable. Pricing starts from $57,400 (and has experienced several price cuts this year alone).
For more information and to learn how much you could save on your Tesla Model 3, request a quote today.
Volvo XC40 Recharge
The Swedish car maker is known for outstanding design and reliability. The XC40 was Volvo's top-selling model in Australia for 2022, it comes as no surprise they've electrified it, and drivers love it.
The compact SUV ticks all the boxes. It's versatile, tech filled and powerful. One charge will see you driving up to 500km with 300kw of power.
With the Swedish being leaders in EV adoption, they're always 2 steps ahead of drivers. They're constantly at work to increase range and decrease charging times.
You can drive away confident knowing that not only are you not releasing fumes into the environment, but the air you breath inside the car is clean with their air purification system.
Even more peace of mind with 5-years.150,000km servicing, 5-years unlimited km warranty and 8-years roadside assistance offering to Volvo buyers.
For more information and to learn how much you could save on your Volvo XC40 Recharge, request a quote today.