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Straight answers on what electric cars, hybrids and plug-ins really cost to buy and run in Australia.

Rankings

Best electric cars: every rankingEvery ranking in one placeElectric cars under $50,000Every EV under $50k, ranked by cost to ownFBT-exempt electric carsEvery EV under the novated lease thresholdLongest range EVsEvery EV by claimed range
+ 14 more: Electric cars under $40,000, Electric cars under $60,000, Cheapest hybrid cars, Plug-in hybrids, Best hybrid SUVs, Fastest charging EVs, EVs with V2L, EVs with LFP batteries, Electric utes, Best EVs for towing, 7-seater electric cars, Best small electric cars, Best family EVs, EV running costs per week
Electric cars under $40,000Every EV under $40k, ranked by cost to ownElectric cars under $60,000Every EV under $60k, ranked by cost to ownCheapest hybrid carsEvery hybrid, cheapest to buy firstPlug-in hybridsEvery PHEV, cheapest first, with electric rangeBest hybrid SUVsEvery hybrid SUV ranked by cost to ownFastest charging EVsEvery EV by peak fast-charging rateEVs with V2LPower appliances and tools from the carEVs with LFP batteriesLong-life batteries you can charge to 100%Electric utesElectric and plug-in utes, with towingBest EVs for towingEVs rated to tow 1,500 kg or more7-seater electric carsEvery 6 and 7-seat EV, plus hybridsBest small electric carsSmall hatches and SUVs ranked by costBest family EVsSafe, roomy EVs with 400 km+ rangeEV running costs per weekEvery EV by weekly running cost

Buying a car

Cheapest electric cars to own in AustraliaFive-year cost of every EV, cheapest firstEV vs hybrid vs plug-in hybridWhich costs less to own, and who each suitsBest used EVs and hybridsPicks under $20k to $50k, with recalls and faultsTowing with an EVTow ratings, range when towing, caravan charging
+ 5 more: Hybrid types explained, New cars coming to Australia, Small EVs and kei cars, Japanese import hybrids, Who owns which car brand?
Hybrid types explainedMild, full, plug-in and range-extender, with diagramsNew cars coming to AustraliaEvery new EV, hybrid and brand on the waySmall EVs and kei carsMicro EVs, kei cars and importing oneJapanese import hybridsAlphard, Sienta, Serena e-Power: prices and checksWho owns which car brand?Every brand by parent company and country

Batteries

EV battery life: how long it lasts and what wears it outHow long they last, and what fast charging and heat doCheck a used EV or hybrid batteryFree check, plus independent tests and dealer reportsBattery replacement costReal Australian quotes, and when it's worth it

Charging

Which EV charger do I need?A few questions give the charger that fits your home or businessHow much does it cost to charge an EV?Home and public, in every stateEV electricity plans comparedOvernight rates from 4.5c, and the catchesPublic EV charging prices by networkWhat each network charges, and the extra feesHome EV charger installation costInstall costs, extras, state loans, and power point vs wall chargerCharging without a drivewayFootpath cable rules, permits and other optionsSolar and free midday powerSolar savings, plus three free hours a dayV2G and V2H: can your EV power your home?Cars, chargers, costs and rules for powering your home

Money, tax and rego

EV novated lease savingsFBT savings by salary, and what changes from 2027EV and hybrid car insuranceWhat popular EVs and hybrids cost to insureEV stamp duty, rego and road chargesEvery state, plus the per-km road chargeLuxury car tax on EVsHow much LCT is in a luxury EV's price
+ 2 more: Home solar and battery payback, Going off-grid with an EV
Home solar and battery paybackWhat solar and batteries cost and saveGoing off-grid with an EVOff-grid solar size, cost and payback with an EV

Road trips

Every charging stop, and whether your car can get there and back.

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All EV road tripsEvery trip by state, with charging stops
Interstate drives (10): Sydney to Melbourne, the Nullarbor and more
Sydney ⇄ Melbourne865 km · most EVs need 3 stops · longest gap 82 kmSydney ⇄ Brisbane908 km · most EVs need 3 stops · longest gap 104 kmSydney ⇄ Canberra286 km · most EVs need no stops · longest gap 49 kmBrisbane ⇄ Cairns1,693 km · most EVs need 7 stops · longest gap 135 kmMelbourne ⇄ Adelaide726 km · most EVs need 2 stops · longest gap 114 kmMelbourne ⇄ Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road970 km · most EVs need 4 stops · longest gap 152 kmPerth ⇄ Adelaide across the NullarborRemote: plan carefully · 2,701 km · most EVs need 14 stops · longest gap 210 kmAdelaide ⇄ DarwinRemote: plan carefully · 3,023 km · needs a slow overnight charge · longest gap 647 kmBrisbane ⇄ DarwinRemote: plan carefully · 3,421 km · needs a slow overnight charge · longest gap 648 kmPerth ⇄ Darwin via BroomeRemote: plan carefully · 4,248 km · most EVs need 12 stops · longest gap 396 km

Tyres and gear

EV tyres: life, cost and the best picksHow long they last, cost per year, and the best picksEV charging cables and gear worth buyingWhich cables you need, plus jump starters and more

For business

Compare every electric van, ute and light truckPrices, range and payload, plus a savings calculatorBuying an electric van for your businessWarranty at high km, downtime, tax and licencesCharging an electric van fleetChargers for 1 to 20 vans, costs and grants
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.

Printed from EV Pick Australia · evpick.com.au. Prices and costs are estimates; check with the dealer. © 2026 EV Pick (T. Crouch). For personal use only; not to be copied, republished or sold without permission.

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