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Best family EVs in Australia

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For a family, we look for a mid-size or bigger SUV, wagon or people mover with a current 5-star ANCAP rating, at least 400 km of range and a price under the luxury car tax threshold.

31 family EVs, cheapest to own first

SUVs, wagons and people movers at least 4.55 m long, with a current 5-star ANCAP rating, 400 km or more of claimed range and a price under $91,661.

Right: 5-year cost to own (price with on-road costs, home charger for EVs, charging or fuel, servicing and tyres), then the weekly running cost. 250 km a week in NSW.

  1. 1Geely EX5Electric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.62 m long · 475 km$55,976$30.72/wk to run
  2. 2GAC Aion VElectric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.61 m long · 510 km$56,390$30.00/wk to run
  3. 3MG S6 EVElectric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.71 m long · 530 km$61,056$34.87/wk to run
  4. 4Leapmotor C10Electric5-star ANCAP 2024 · 4.74 m long · 510 km$64,362$32.59/wk to run
  5. 5Skoda EnyaqElectric5-star ANCAP 2021 · 4.66 m long · 410 km$65,202$31.58/wk to run
  6. 6BYD Sealion 7Electric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.83 m long · 482 km$65,987$34.60/wk to run
  7. 7Xpeng G6Electric5-star ANCAP 2024 · 4.76 m long · 480 km$66,249$32.50/wk to run
  8. 8Deepal S07Electric5-star ANCAP 2024 · 4.75 m long · 475 km$68,535$33.21/wk to run
  9. 9Toyota bZ4XElectric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.69 m long · 591 km$68,833$26.32/wk to run
  10. 10Kia EV5Electric5-star ANCAP 2024 · 4.62 m long · 400 km$71,342$32.97/wk to run
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  1. 11IM IM6Electric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.90 m long · 450 km$72,097$35.03/wk to run
  2. 12Tesla Model YElectric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.79 m long · 466 km$72,185$28.02/wk to run
  3. 13Hyundai ElexioElectric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.62 m long · 546 km$73,342$32.12/wk to run
  4. 14Zeekr 7XElectric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.79 m long · 482 km$73,523$37.01/wk to run
  5. 15Volkswagen ID.4Electric5-star ANCAP 2021 · 4.58 m long · 544 km$74,857$30.26/wk to run
  6. 16Volkswagen ID.5Electric5-star ANCAP 2021 · 4.60 m long · 543 km$76,421$28.58/wk to run
  7. 17Subaru SolterraElectric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.69 m long · 566 km$76,519$32.80/wk to run
  8. 18Subaru TrailseekerElectric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.84 m long · 533 km$77,909$30.46/wk to run
  9. 19Nissan AriyaElectric5-star ANCAP 2022 · 4.59 m long · 504 km$78,021$31.47/wk to run
  10. 20Ford Mustang Mach-EElectric5-star ANCAP 2021 · 4.71 m long · 470 km$80,786$33.83/wk to run
  11. 21Hyundai Ioniq 5Electric5-star ANCAP 2021 · 4.66 m long · 570 km$82,300$31.15/wk to run
  12. 22Toyota bZ4X TouringElectric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.83 m long · 488 km$83,433$28.63/wk to run
  13. 23Audi Q4 e-tronElectric5-star ANCAP 2021 · 4.59 m long · 440 km$86,157$32.72/wk to run
  14. 24Kia EV6Electric5-star ANCAP 2022 · 4.70 m long · 582 km$86,857$31.53/wk to run
  15. 25Tesla Model Y LElectric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.97 m long · 681 km$88,274$28.36/wk to run
  16. 26Polestar 4Electric5-star ANCAP 2025 · 4.84 m long · 610 km$89,123$35.47/wk to run
  17. 27Volkswagen ID. BuzzElectric5-star ANCAP 2022 · 4.71 m long · 422 km$91,134$35.17/wk to run
  18. 28Lexus RZElectric5-star ANCAP 2023 · 4.80 m long · 460 km$99,884$36.09/wk to run
  19. 29BMW iX3Electric5-star ANCAP 2026 · 4.78 m long · 635 km$103,651$29.81/wk to run
  20. 30Audi Q6 e-tronElectric5-star ANCAP 2024 · 4.77 m long · 458 km$105,208$35.80/wk to run
  21. 31Xpeng X9Electric5-star ANCAP 2026 · 5.29 m long · 535 km$105,281$36.08/wk to run

"Offer" prices are time-limited deals; the car's own page has the end date and usual price.

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What is the best family EV in Australia?

On cost to own among safe, roomy EVs with good range, the Geely EX5 Complete: about $55,976 over 5 years. Boot space and back-seat room vary, so take the family to a test drive.

What makes a good family EV?

Room for car seats and luggage, a current 5-star safety rating, enough range for weekend trips (400 km or more claimed) and a price that leaves room in the budget.

Are EVs safe for families?

Most new EVs score 5 stars from ANCAP. Check the rating is current: ratings expire after six years.

Is there a 7-seat family EV?

Yes, for example the Tesla Model Y L Premium Long Range AWD. See our list of 7-seater electric cars for all of them.

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How we work it out, and our sources

Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.

  • Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
  • Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
  • Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
  • Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
  • Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
  • Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.

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