22 Mar What will be your EV of choice? Part 2 of our extensive guide on EV’s

Are you ready for Part 2 of our extensive guide on Electric Vehicles (EV’s)? What will be your choice? Haven’t read part 1 yet? Read here.

Let’s get to it, M through to V in our extensive guide to EV’s.

Mazda

Despite its attractive appearance, the MX-30 e35 SUV falls short in terms of its expensive price tag of $65,490, limited range of only 224 kilometres, and reliance on traditional petrol car components for its framework and body. Unfortunately, Mazda currently has no other similar offerings on the horizon.

Mercedes-Benz

New EV sedan, the EQE, is out now for $134,900 and offers 626 km range. With aerodynamic features like EQS and a dedicated EV platform, it differs from EQA, EQB, and EQC models which rely on petrol cars. In August/September, all-electric EQE and EQS SUVs, and the 450 4Matic EQS sedan (currently AMG only) are expected.

MG

The MG4, a small model that’s a cross between a hatch and SUV, has been receiving positive reviews abroad and is expected to arrive in the first half of this year for approximately $40,000. The brand, now Chinese-owned and without any sports cars in its range, also offers a converted petrol version of the ZS SUV, which is competent but not particularly exciting. Despite a recent price increase to around $48,000 drive away, it remains the most affordable EV on the market. A new ZS model with a larger 72 kWh battery (up from the current 51 kWh) will be released in the middle of the year for greater range.

Mini

Priced at $55,650 with a limited range of 233 kilometres, the Cooper SE is an electric version of the three-door petrol hatchback. However, there are some bespoke Chinese-built EV Minis in the pipeline that promise better interior packaging, driving experience, and range. Although BMW has not confirmed a release date for Australia, the Mini Concept Aceman has been unveiled as a preview for the first of these models.

Nissan

With a starting price of $50,990, the second-generation Leaf continues to be a low key option in the EV market. Unfortunately, Nissan Australia doesn’t have any other pure EVs coming up in the near future.

Peugeot

By the end of the year, the first EVs from this well-established French brand will be light commercials. While the e-208 hatch is already available in Europe, the larger e-308 hatch is being evaluated for the Australian market and is expected to arrive in 2024 instead of this year.

Polestar

The Polestar 3, an SUV taking on the Porsche Cayenne, is due in early 2024, starting at $135,000 for the dual-motor version. A cheaper single-motor option will come later. The Polestar 2 sedan (from $63,900), based on the Volvo XC40, will get a mid-year update with better range and performance, restyled exterior, and rear-wheel drive on the base model.

Porsche

The recently released Taycan GTS, an impressive sedan, starts at $240,300. The release of the Macan EV, a compact SUV, in Australia by the end of the year is uncertain and has been delayed.

Renault

Renault will release the Kangoo and Master E-Tech light commercial EVs soon, but the arrival of the stylish Megane E-Tech, a small hatchback/SUV with a 470-kilometre range, is more important for Australia. Although it’s expected to arrive in the third quarter, pricing and specifications are still unknown.

Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce’s first EV, the Spectre coupe, is expected to arrive late this year with a price tag of around $800,000. Boasting impressive performance, it will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and travel over 500 km on a single charge, outpacing even the flagship V12 models. Rolls-Royce has also pledged to become an all-electric brand by 2030.

Tesla

The price of the Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV has been recently reduced, indicating a possible decrease in demand. Nevertheless, they continue to be the top-selling EVs in the market. The latest addition is the Model Y Performance, a more expensive all-wheel drive SUV with a 514-kilometre range and a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 3.7 seconds. However, the release dates for other models, such as the Roadster II, Cyber Truck, and Model S Plaid, are still unknown.

Toyota

Toyota will introduce its first battery electric vehicle, the bZ4X SUV, in Australia in the second half of 2023. Overseas models offer a range of 403-516 kilometers and front-wheel drive on the base model. The Subaru-badged version, Solterra, is nearly identical to bZ4X and comes with exclusively all-wheel drive. Both models will be available at the same time, with pricing and specifications to be confirmed later.

Volvo

Volvo made history in December by selling more EVs than petrol cars in Australia for the first time. The existing XC40 and C40 SUVs are impressive vehicles, with single-motor versions switching from front- to rear-wheel drive later this year for better efficiency and handling. The company has also teased a smaller and more affordable battery SUV, possibly called EX30, which is set to hit the market in Q3 of this year. The EX90 flagship SUV, on the other hand, is not expected until 2024.

VW

VW Australia will release the ID.4 and ID.5 SUVs, along with an updated version of the ID.3 hatch, followed by other models in rapid succession. All models are based on the MEB platform. The ID.4 is expected to have a range of 522 km and be priced around mid-$60,000. Skoda’s version, the Enyaq, will likely be available in early 2024.

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