How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

Range anxiety. For many, it’s the primary barrier preventing an electric car commitment.

Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV, one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range.

So just how far can you travel between charges? Here’s a list of every EV on sale today in Australia, how far they’ll go and how much they cost to buy before on-road charges, or before any rebates, discounts or incentives are applied. Prices are correct at time of writing.

We’ve chosen the rangiest model available in the line-up, including those where a larger battery is available. Range figures are according to the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure) cycle. 

625km: BMW i7 xDrive60, $297,900

Australia’s reigning range champion with a price to match. The BMW i7 limo unashamedly has Rolls-Royce vibes, and includes a 31.3-inch theatre screen for rear VIPs.

BMW i7
2023 BMW i7

614km: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Dynamiq RWD, $74,000

Kinda funny looking, but that super-slippery body gives the Ioniq 6 a CD of just 0.21 and a mighty range when in RWD, smaller wheel guise.

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6

602km: Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD, $76,900

History’s best-selling EV is no mug in the range department, the Tesla Model 3 snuffing out anxiety with a 600km+ figure, at least if you opt for the Long Range model. Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance versions don’t go as far, but they’re still impressive.

Tesla Model 3 MY21 update with blacked out exterior highlights and new wheels
Tesla Model 3

587km: Mercedes-AMG EQS53, $324,800

Rapid, high-priced AMG limo uses huge 107.8kWh battery for its 587km range, but fully exploit the EQS53’s 484kW and 950Nm and possible distance will quickly tumble.

Mercedes-AMG EQS53
Mercedes-AMG EQS53

575km: BMW iX M60, $222,900

With 455kW and 1100Nm on tap, the iX M60 is the first electric SUV to receive the hallowed BMW ‘M’ treatment. Damn good range from its whopping 112kWh battery too.

2022 BMW iX M60 large electric SUV
2022 BMW iX M60 large electric SUV

551km: Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor, $68,400

Cracking range for the price, the long range version of the Polestar 2 can be DC fast-charged from 10-80 percent charge in as little as 35 minutes.

2022 Polestar 2 Dual Motor AWD
2022 Polestar 2 Dual Motor AWD

550km: Mercedes-Benz EQE300, $134,900

EQE five-seat EV boasts family-friendly space and optional AMG pace, this sleek SUV slots between the mid-sized EQC and larger EQS SUV.

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

528km: Kia EV6 Air RWD, $72,590

Cheapest Kia EV6 Air version also boasts the most possible kilometres thanks to its 77.4kWh Long Range battery – strong practicality, kit and standout charging capabilities ensure the waiting list is long.

Kia EV6 Air
Kia EV6 Air

520km: Genesis Electrified G80, $145,000

Another long-legged limo, the Genesis Electrified G80 is the Korean brand’s flagship with a huge price leap over the petrol version, but excellent luxe and kit to compensate.

Genesis G80 Electrified
Genesis G80 Electrified

520km: BMW i4 eDrive40 RWD, $99,900

A brand synonymous with sporty sedans, and the i4 eDrive40 is a convincing low-slung four-door that oozes BMW flavour but with an electric heart.

BMW i4 eDrive 40
BMW i4 eDrive 40

514km: Tesla Model Y AWD Performance, $98,435

The RWD Tesla Model Y is significantly cheaper, but the bonkers performance and slightly higher range of this AWD Performance makes it the hero choice.

Tesla Model Y Performance
Tesla Model Y Performance

511km: Cupra Born, $59,990

New player on the scene, this VW Group Cupra Born hatch ruffles feathers with range over 500km, spacious interior and decent equipment list for a competitive price.

2023 Cupra Born.
2023 Cupra Born.

507km: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Dynamiq RWD, $69,900

Has the style, practicality, smarts and excellent charging capabilities, but this cheapest of Ioniq 5s also wins with range, just poking through the 500km barrier.

Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 5

485km: Porsche Taycan GTS, $240,300

Fitted as standard with Porsche’s 93.4kWh Performance Battery Plus, this most track-suitable of the sports car brand’s EVs, the Taycan GTS, also boasts the longest range.

2022 Porsche Taycan GTS
2022 Porsche Taycan GTS

484km: Hyundai Kona Electric Elite Extended Range, $60,500

Cracking little EV, the Kona Electric small SUV can be had with an Extended Range 64kWh battery for a near-500km range – real world testing proved it to be highly accurate too.

2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Highlander
Hyundai Kona Electric

472km: Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, $283,000

The adventurous Taycan, the Cross Turismo, has SUV-like plastic body add-ons, wagon-esque rear, more cabin space and higher ground clearance, plus 93.4 kWh battery for solid range.

2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo at lowest ride height
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo at lowest ride height

466km: Genesis GV60 AWD, $110,700

Not cheap, but the Genesis GV60 compact SUV with a motor over each axle and 77.4kWh battery is refined, fast, comfortable and laden down with gear.

Genesis GV60 Performance AWD
Genesis GV60 Performance AWD

460km: Kia Niro S Electric, $65,300

New-generation Kia Niro is a big improvement over old, and offers decent range for the money thanks to its 64.8kWh battery and single motor over the front wheels.

2022 Kia Niro S EV
2022 Kia Niro S EV

460km: BMW iX3 Electric, $104,900

An X3 mid-size SUV but with an electric heart, the BMW iX3 Electric has family road trip chops thanks to its 460km range, and RWD helps deliver a slick-drive experience for the money.

BMW iX3
BMW iX3

455km: Audi e-tron GT, $248,200

Mega fast, beautiful and expensive, the Audi e-tron GT lives up to its grand tourer name by offering decent range from its 83.7kWh battery.

Audi e-Tron GT quattro
Audi e-Tron GT quattro

445km: Genesis GV70 Electrified, $127,800

Mid-sized SUV using a 77.4kWh battery pack, the Genesis GV70 Electrified has grace, space and serious pace, plus a decent amount of range between charges.

Genesis GV70 EV

446km: Jaguar I-Pace EV400, $148,800

A car ahead of its time? The Jaguar I-Pace EV still has the power to shock and awe after many years on the market, and its 446km range is no disgrace.

2019 Jaguar I-Pace
Jaguar I-Pace

440km: LDV MIFA 9 Mode, $106,000

Niche looks and these Chinese LDV MIFA 9 people-movers aren’t cheap, but with seven or eight seats offered and pretty decent range from the 90kWh battery it’s an ‘interesting’ addition to our EV landscape.

LDV MIFA 9 Electric People Mover
LDV MIFA 9 Electric People Mover

440km: MG ZS EV Long Range, $57,709 drive away (NSW)

You can get a cheaper MG ZS EV, but this Long Range brings a more family-friendly 440km between charges, but pushes it quite close in price to the even rangier Hyundai Kona Electric.

MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV

438km: BMW iX1 xDrive30, $84,900

The most affordable EV in BMW’s ever-expanding line-up, the iX1 compact SUV dual-motor all-wheel-drive EV has snappy performance and 65kWh battery to bring decent range.

BMW iX1
BMW iX1

 436km: Audi e-tron 55 Wagon/Sportback, $158,400

Stunning looks inside and out, and the quality and comfort of drive give the Audi e-tron 55 Sportback huge appeal. Not cheap, but a 95kWh battery, 446km range and 150kW DC fast charging are wins.

2021 Audi e-tron 55 quattro Sportback
Audi e-tron 55 quattro Sportback

434km: Volvo C40 Recharge Single Motor, $75,990

Front-wheel-drive Volvo C40 Recharge has desirable coupe-like SUV body, classy interior and decent list of equipment. More range than the dual motor C40, but not quite as fun to drive.

Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric Twin
Volvo C40 Recharge

420km: GWM Ora Extended Range, $48,490

The GWM Ora is Australia’s cheapest new EV, but offers just 310km range. This Extended Range version adds a 63kWh battery for a more palatable 420km distance between charges.

GWM Ora
GWM Ora

420km: BYD Atto 3 Extended Range, $51,011

Chinese-sourced EV disruptor, the BYD Atto 3 offers “reasonable pricing, reasonable range, reasonable driving,” and was 2022’s best-selling EV in Australia, behind only the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

BYD Atto 3
BYD Atto 3

418km: Volvo XC40 Twin Pure Electric, $81,490

Sleek and stylish small SUV, the Volvo XC40 Twin Pure Electric is loaded with gear and packed with pep and performance. Importantly, it also clears 400km range thanks to its 75kWh battery.

Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric
Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric

417km: Mercedes-Benz EQC400, $124,300

The EQC medium SUV EV offers a serene drive, there’s a lavishly appointed interior and the 80kWh battery ensures a range above the 400km threshold. Launched the German company’s new EV-only sub-brand in 2019.

New base model Mercedes-Benz EQC400
Mercedes-Benz EQC400

408km: Mercedes-Benz EQA250, $78,513

The electric equivalent of the Mercedes’ GLA compact SUV, the EQA250 has a beautiful cabin and offers a decent drive, and its 66.5kWh battery just nudges it over 400km range territory.

Mercedes-Benz EQA250
Mercedes-Benz EQA250

385km: Nissan Leaf e+, $61,490

Nissan’s EV trailblazer is showing its age, but in Leaf e+ guise it offers less range anxiety than the 270km available from its normal Leaf stablemate.

2021 Nissan Leaf E+
Nissan Leaf E+

371km: Mercedes-Benx EQB 250, $87,800

For now, Australia’s only seven-seat electric SUV. The Mercedes EQB 250’s range of 371km should easily cover daily family duties, all in a luxe-filled and spacious prestige cabin.

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 EV
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 EV

363km: Mercedes-Benz EQV 300, $155,338

Australia’s first fully electric luxury people mover with sumptuous seating for seven, but the Benz EQV 300’s not one for struggling super-breeders with its $150k+ price. The 363km range means a few recharging stops between Sydney and Melbourne too.

Mercedes-Benz EQV
Mercedes-Benz EQV

360km: Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer van, $89,353

No-nonsense mid-size Mercedes-Benz eVito panel van boosts a delivery company’s green cred, and its 360km range should suit many businesses needs.

Mercedes-Benz eVito Panel Van
Mercedes-Benz eVito Panel Van

330km: LDV eT60 RWD ute, $92,990

A RWD dual cab ute with no off-road ability, modest tow capacity limit and hefty price. The LDV eT60 may be our market’s first full electric ute, but its already not-great 330km range will tumble with load in the back – the choice of virtue-signalling councils, but not private buyers.

LDV eT60 electric ute
LDV eT60 electric ute

315km: Lexus UX300e Luxury, $74,000

Suffers from being built on an ICE platform, but the first full electric Lexus, the UX300e, is a lovely urban small SUV, although its 315km range is below par against luxury rivals.

Lexus UX300e Luxury
Lexus UX300e Luxury

311km: Fiat 500e La Prima, $52,500

Cute as a button and with ample range for city life, the Fiat 500e is decent value if you can live with its diminutive dimensions. Its 42kWh battery can be DC fast charged from zero to 80 per cent in a grab-an-espresso suitable 35 minutes.

Fiat 500e
Fiat 500e

280km: LDV eDeliver 9 Mid Roof Van, $116,537

Makes sense range-wise for urban deliveries where more than 200km will rarely be covered, but the LDV eDeliver is pricey and no use for those longer distances.

The LDV eDeliver 9 van is available in three body styles.
The LDV eDeliver 9 van is available in three body styles.

233km: Mini Electric Hatch SE Classic, $55,650

Fun little electric city car, but you’ll not want to stray too far from the urban confines in the Mini Electric Hatch as there’s just over 200km range to play with.

Mini Cooper SE Electric
Mini Cooper SE Electric

200km: Mazda MX-30 E35 Astina Electric, $65,610

Those prone to range anxiety need not apply. The Mazda MX-30 E35 Electric has some funky features and a cool cabin, but the world doesn’t appear ready for an EV with a range of just 200km, and certainly not for over $60,000.

Mazda MX-30 Electric
Mazda MX-30 Electric

Iain Curry

A motoring writer and photographer for two decades, Iain started in print magazines in London as editor of Performance BMW and features writer for BMW Car, GT Porsche and 4Drive magazines. His love of motor sport and high performance petrol cars was rudely interrupted in 2011 when he was one of the first journalists to drive BMW's 1 Series ActiveE EV, and has been testing hybrids, PHEVs and EVs for Australian newspapers ever since. Based near Noosa in Queensland, his weekly newspaper articles cover new vehicle reviews and consumer advice, while his photography is regularly seen on the pages of glossy magazines.

4 thoughts on “How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

  • March 25, 2023 at 7:23 pm
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    I really don’t know what Mazda were thinking with their MX-30. It’s not just range, but overall specs for that price bucket have only the most accommodating (naïve?) EV buyer interested. Mazda must have felt obligated to offer an EV, but zero interest in selling one

  • March 26, 2023 at 6:35 pm
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    The other consideration of battery range is how quickly the range progressively decreases over time with usage, mileage, recharging speed & natural internal battery chemical degradation until replacement is required? 10 percent decline in range per year?

    • March 27, 2023 at 6:44 am
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      All EVs have a separate warranty covering the high voltage battery pack. Most cover at least eight years of use (Kia covers seven) and guarantee at least 70 percent of the original capacity, so worst case scenario the degradation would be less than 4 percent a year. But engineers we’ve spoken to say early data suggests the real degradation will be much less than that. Toyota, for example, says it expects its batteries to still have 90 percent of their original capacity after 10 years. Early data on Teslas suggest they lose 1-2 percent of their capacity per year.

  • March 27, 2023 at 2:30 pm
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    Great article.
    Good to know how far they actually travel, rather than what they claim.
    Was watching a review of the Subaru Solterra and they found it was way less efficient than claimed and were getting more like 170miles instead of the 280miles claimed.

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