New cars and brands coming to Australia
33 new cars and 12 new brands are confirmed or expected for Australia, most of them Chinese electric and range-extender SUVs. Each has its own page with the latest timing, price hints, what we know about the specs, and the closest cars you can buy now.
Xiaomi New brand
The Chinese phone and electronics giant whose SU7 and YU7 are among China's best-selling EVs. Europe comes first in 2027, with Australia expected to follow.
Aito New brand
A premium SUV brand from Seres, developed with Huawei. It plans to launch large electric and range-extender SUVs here by late 2027.
HQ (Hongqi) New brand
China's oldest car brand, owned by FAW, launching in Australia as HQ with electric luxury SUVs priced below the German brands.
Exlantix New brand
Chery's new premium electric brand, due here in mid-2027 with a luxury SUV and a sleek wagon.
iCaur New brand
Chery's boxy, off-road-styled SUV brand, with its own dealers. Electric first, then range-extender hybrids.
Avatr New brand
Changan's luxury EV brand. The 07L SUV is confirmed, with orders opening late 2026.
Changan Nevo New brand
Changan's mainstream electric and range-extender brand, aimed at the $30,000–50,000 market from 2027.
Jetour New brand
Chery's SUV and 4WD brand, big in the Middle East and South America, with plug-in hybrids on the way.
Nio Firefly New brand
A small premium EV brand from Nio, the Chinese maker known for battery swapping.
Lepas New brand
Another new Chery brand, sitting between Chery and Jaecoo, with hybrid and electric SUVs.
Freelander New brand
A new brand from Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, reviving the Freelander name for electric and hybrid SUVs.
Wey New brand
GWM's upmarket brand, starting with a plug-in hybrid people mover.
Chery
Deepal
GAC
GWM
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Toyota
Volkswagen
Xpeng
Zeekr
Not coming, for now
- Kia EV2: It's built in Slovakia, and Australia has no free trade agreement with Slovakia, so import tax would make it too expensive. (source)
- Renault 5, Renault 4 and Twingo: They don't have the centre-rear child seat tether point that Australian rules require. Renault puts the fix at about A$4.9 million, which it says demand here doesn't justify yet. Only the limited, $300,000-plus Renault 5 Turbo 3E is coming. (source)
Common questions
Which new car brands are coming to Australia?
Xiaomi, Aito, HQ (Hongqi), Exlantix, iCaur, Avatr, Changan Nevo, Jetour, Nio Firefly, Lepas, Freelander, Wey are all confirmed or expected, most from 2027.
Is Xiaomi coming to Australia?
Xiaomi plans to start selling cars in Europe in 2027, and Australia is expected to follow, but there's no confirmed date yet.
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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 October 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: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- 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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