electric cars in australia 2023

In 2023, electric cars in Australia finally went from niche to normal, led by Tesla Model 3/Y, BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia EV6 and Polestar 2.

Typical WLTP range sits around 300–500 km, with public fast-charging expanding rapidly across highways and suburbs, meaning fewer coffee stops turning into picnics.

New EV pricing broadly spans AUD 45k–120k+, while used options (think early Leafs and Ioniqs) can dip into the mid–AUD 20k–30k bracket if you don’t mind shorter range.

Running costs are low, servicing is mostly cabin filters and tyre rotations, and there were federal perks like the FBT exemption on eligible novated leases plus various state rebates and duty concessions.

Downsides? Charging speed varies wildly by model and charger, and apartment dwellers may need to get friendly with public plugs.

If you’re shopping, Tradingpost and other marketplaces make it easy to compare real-world prices without the showroom jazz hands.