The best electric cars in Australia in 2024 between $80,000 and $100,000
Australia’s EV options are ever-increasing, not least in the talent-packed sub-$100,000 arena.
Here you’ll find superb all-rounders from Hyundai, Tesla and Kia, plus entry-level versions from premium players like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo.
Our experts rank the best electric cars on sale costing between $80,000 and $100,000.
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 Epiq AWD – $84,000
Hyundai’s superstar. The Ioniq 5 oozes retro cool, has rapid 230kW charging, ample performance and healthy, trustworthy 454km range.
Comfy cabin and tech aplenty. Wobbly handling aside, a super smooth overall drive. A desirable, tough-to-fault all-round package.
Epiq grade flashes the goodies, including panoramic sunroof (with cover), digital side mirrors, a high efficiency heat pump and battery conditioning.
Read more: EV Central’s Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD seven day test
Read more: EV Central’s Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD review
2. Telsa Model Y Performance – $91,400
Australia’s best-selling EV – by miles – for good reason.
Huge cabin space for a family of five, and this tree-topping Performance is a rocketship: 100km/h is up in 3.7 seconds.
Range is a solid 514km and the user experience, goodies and public charging bests all other EVs. A firm ride, it won’t win any style awards… and they’re bloody everywhere.
Read more: EVCentral’s Tesla Model Y Performance v Model Y RWD test
Read more: EVCentral’s Kia EV6 GT vs Tesla Model Y Performance test
3. Kia EV6 GT – $99,590
Mad performance, superb cabin practicality and looks like nothing else on the road.
Hefty 430kW/740Nm from twin motors brings supercar performance: 100km/h arrives in 3.5 seconds, and it’s a playful big thing.
Manageable 424km range, charging’s a rapid 230kW, cabin feels special but its firm ride can grate.
Read more: EVCentral’s seven-day Kia EV6 GT test
Read more: EVCentral’s Kia EV6 GT review
4. BMW iX3 M Sport RWD – $89,100
Conservatively-styled (for a modern BMW) electric X3, and on near price parity with petrol and diesel versions.
An easy transition to EVs as it’s so very BMW X3-like, with the luxury and engaging drive experience you’d expect.
Its 210kW/400Nm single motor, up to 461km electric range and 150kW charging fit the pragmatic remit.
Read more: EVCentral’s review of the BMW iX3
5. Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Pack – $85,400
Flagship Polestar 2 challenges the Tesla Model 3 Performance with mighty 350kW/740Nm dual motor combo and properly capable suspension, brakes and tyres to match.
Does 0-100km/h in 4.2-seconds, range is an excellent 568km and charging rate’s now 205kW.
Lovely body and cabin style, but misses some expected specification and can’t quite match the Tesla package.
Read more: EVCentral’s Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor PP review
Other options:
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 seven seats – $90,700
Volvo XC40/C40 Recharge Pure Electric Twin – $85,990/$87,990
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Epiq AWD – $87,288
BMW iX1 30 M Sport – $84,900
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 – $82,300
Lexus UX300e Sports Luxury – $87,665
Read more: Got more to spend? EVCentral’s guide to the best EVs between $100,000 and $150,000
