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Best small electric cars in Australia

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The best-value small electric car in Australia is the BYD Atto 1 Essential: about $29,146 to own over 5 years, or $27.52 a week to run.

All 39 small EVs, best value first

Small hatches, city cars and small SUVs, each at its best-value version. Easier to park, and usually cheapest to run.

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. 1BYD Atto 1Electric3.99 m long · 220 km · $19,990 drive-away, offer$29,146$27.52/wk to run
  2. 2BYD DolphinElectric4.29 m long · 340 km · $28,888 drive-away, offer$38,141$27.90/wk to run
  3. 3Geely EX2Electric4.13 m long · 252 km · $26,490 + on-roads$39,523$27.05/wk to run
  4. 4MG MG4Electric4.39 m long · 316 km · $31,990 drive-away$42,474$32.63/wk to run
  5. 5GWM Ora 5Electric4.47 m long · 430 km · $33,990 drive-away$43,376$28.41/wk to run
  6. 6Hyundai InsterElectric3.83 m long · 327 km · $35,990 drive-away, offer$44,497$25.03/wk to run
  7. 7GAC Aion UTElectric4.27 m long · 430 km · $31,990 + on-roads$45,160$27.58/wk to run
  8. 8Jaecoo J5 EVElectric4.38 m long · 402 km · $36,990 drive-away$45,284$24.21/wk to run
  9. 9GWM OraElectric4.24 m long · 400 km · $35,990 drive-away$45,361$28.35/wk to run
  10. 10Honda Super-ONEElectric3.58 m long · 202 km · $36,900 drive-away$45,492$25.35/wk to run
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  1. 11BYD Atto 2Electric4.31 m long · 345 km · $31,990 + on-roads$45,721$29.74/wk to run
  2. 12Chery E5Electric4.42 m long · 430 km · $37,990 drive-away$46,576$25.33/wk to run
  3. 13Leapmotor B05Electric4.43 m long · 401 km · $35,888 + on-roads$49,082$27.67/wk to run
  4. 14Leapmotor B10Electric4.51 m long · 361 km · $37,888 + on-roads$50,936$27.11/wk to run
  5. 15MG S5 EVElectric4.48 m long · 335 km · $42,990 drive-away$53,684$33.44/wk to run
  6. 16BYD Atto 3Electric4.46 m long · 420 km · $41,990 + on-roads$55,356$28.33/wk to run
  7. 17Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric4.36 m long · 370 km · $46,000 + on-roads$58,976$26.83/wk to run
  8. 18Suzuki e VitaraElectric4.28 m long · 344 km · $49,990 drive-away$58,980$26.88/wk to run
  9. 19Zeekr XElectric4.45 m long · 405 km · $48,900 drive-away$59,634$33.59/wk to run
  10. 20Kia EV3Electric4.30 m long · 436 km · $47,600 + on-roads$60,625$27.02/wk to run
  11. 21Skoda ElroqElectric4.49 m long · 395 km · $47,990 + on-roads$61,568$29.15/wk to run
  12. 22Kia EV4Electric4.73 m long · 456 km · $49,990 + on-roads$62,869$26.46/wk to run
  13. 23Jeep AvengerElectric4.08 m long · 396 km · $49,990 + on-roads$62,922$26.66/wk to run
  14. 24Volvo EX30Electric4.23 m long · 480 km · $49,990 + on-roads$63,026$27.06/wk to run
  15. 25Smart #1Electric4.27 m long · 420 km · $49,900 + on-roads$63,588$29.57/wk to run
  16. 26Fiat 500eElectric3.63 m long · 311 km · $52,500 + on-roads$64,470$22.96/wk to run
  17. 27Mini Cooper ElectricElectricRun-out3.86 m long · 305 km · $53,990 + on-roads$65,953$22.93/wk to run
  18. 28Smart #3Electric4.40 m long · 435 km · $52,900 + on-roads$66,539$29.38/wk to run
  19. 29Mini AcemanElectricRun-out4.08 m long · 310 km · $55,990 + on-roads$68,285$24.21/wk to run
  20. 30Renault Megane E-TechElectric4.20 m long · 454 km · $54,990 + on-roads$68,708$29.69/wk to run
  21. 31Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElectric4.17 m long · 407 km · $57,900 + on-roads$70,579$25.69/wk to run
  22. 32Cupra BornElectric4.32 m long · 511 km · $59,990 + on-roads$73,714$29.71/wk to run
  23. 33Subaru UnchartedElectric4.52 m long · 522 km · $59,990 + on-roads$73,870$30.31/wk to run
  24. 34Mini Countryman ElectricElectric4.45 m long · 501 km · $68,990 + on-roads$81,632$25.55/wk to run
  25. 35Volvo EX40Electric4.44 m long · 520 km · $69,990 + on-roads$84,055$31.02/wk to run
  26. 36BMW iX1Electric4.50 m long · 410 km · $79,900 drive-away$89,093$27.67/wk to run
  27. 37BMW iX2Electric4.55 m long · 449 km · $79,900 + on-roads$93,093$27.67/wk to run
  28. 38Mercedes-Benz EQAElectric4.46 m long · 496 km · $80,700 + on-roads$95,125$32.40/wk to run
  29. 39Genesis GV60Electric4.54 m long · 561 km · $88,300 + on-roads$101,182$26.47/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 small electric car in Australia?

On cost to own, the BYD Atto 1 Essential: about $29,146 over 5 years including on-road costs, a home charger, charging, servicing and tyres.

What is the smallest EV in Australia?

Of the cars on sale, the Honda Super-ONE is shortest at 3.58 m long.

Which small EV has the longest range?

The Genesis GV60 Advanced RWD, with a claimed 561 km.

Are small EVs good for highway driving?

Most are fine, but small batteries mean more frequent charging stops on long trips. If you often drive interstate, look at the longer-range versions.

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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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