Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2021

Those shopping for an all-electric car locally will soon have a broader range of options to choose from.


When discussing Australia's dearth of electric cars and their related infrastructure, the debate always comes back to consumer choice – or lack thereof.

However, with a list of incoming launches, promised models and electric-powered variants on the cards, the limited-choice excuse will hopefully soon be a distant memory.

From mass-market small SUVs to high-performance prestige cars, the all-electric line-up for 2021 is varied and houses something for every buyer.

Below, we've rounded up every confirmed all-electric model, facelift or variant arriving Down Under between now and the end of the year, in order of their launch timing.


Hyundai Kona Electric

What is it? The all-electric version of Hyundai's popular small SUV, the Kona, has had a midlife facelift, with increased range, revised styling and new technology.

Local arrival date: April 2021

Claimed electric range: 484km (WLTP)

Price: From $62,000 before on-road costs.


Mercedes-Benz EQA

What is it? A small electric SUV based on Mercedes's existing GLA model.

Local arrival date: Available to order from April, deliveries expected to begin in June 2021.

Claimed electric range: 426km (WLTP), 486km (NEDC)

Price: From $76,800 before on-road costs.


Kia E-Niro

What is it? A new small SUV from Kia that's been on sale overseas for several years, but is likely to land in Australia for the first time in mid-life facelift, long-range form.

Local arrival date: Late May and June 2021

Claimed electric range: 450km (WLTP)

Price: TBC


Nissan Leaf e+

What is it? The longer-range variant of Nissan's small electric car, the Leaf, offering a bigger battery and more performance.

Local arrival date: Sometime in second-quarter 2021.

Claimed electric range: 384km (WLTP)

Price: TBC


Audi E-Tron GT

What is it? A performance sedan that's a twin under the skin to the already released Porsche Taycan. It will be offered in two configurations locally: an entry-level Quattro variant and top-spec RS.

Local arrival date: Third-quarter 2021.

Claimed electric range: 488km (WLTP)

Price: TBC


Volvo XC40 Recharge P8

What is it? An all-electric version of Volvo's smallest SUV, the XC40, and Volvo's first all-electric production car.

Local arrival date: The second half of 2021, likely August.

Claimed electric range: 418km (WLTP)

Price: TBC


BMW iX3

What is it? An all-electric small SUV that shares its underpinnings with the conventional petrol- and diesel-powered X3.

Local arrival date: Buyers are able to register their interest online, with a local launch expected around mid-2021.

Claimed electric range: 460km (WLTP)

Price: TBC


Hyundai Ioniq 5

What is it? An all-electric mid-size SUV that's the first model from Hyundai's new Ioniq electric vehicle (EV) sub-brand, as well as the first vehicle to ride on Hyundai, Kia and Genesis' joint E-GMP electric-only modular platform.

Local arrival date: Third-quarter 2021.

Claimed electric range: 470-480km (WLTP)

Price: TBC


Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

What is it? The high-riding wagon sibling to the new Porsche Taycan sedan, which launched locally in March. It will be offered in 4S and Turbo guises in Australia.

Local arrival date: Third-quarter 2021

Claimed electric range: 388-452km (WLTP)

Price: TBC


Mazda MX-30 Electric

What is it? An all-new small SUV (similar in size to the Mazda CX-30) that will be offered with both mild-hybrid and all-electric powertrains (and, eventually, an electric option with rotary range extender). The mild-hybrid is already available, with the all-electric variant to follow.

Local arrival date: Second half of 2021.

Claimed electric range: 200km (WLTP), 224km (NEDC)

Price: TBC


BMW iX

What is it? An all-new electric large SUV that's a production version of BMW's Vision iNext concept car.

Local arrival date: Online pre-orders have opened, with deliveries expected to commence in fourth-quarter 2021.

Claimed electric range: 400–600km (WLTP)

Price: TBC


Lexus UX300e

What is it? A new all-electric variant of the existing Lexus UX small SUV.

Local arrival date: November 2021.

Claimed electric range: 400km (NEDC)

Price: TBC


Audi E-Tron S

What is it? A performance version of the existing mid-size Audi E-Tron electric SUV, to be offered as both a regular SUV and a Sportback, and with a claimed 0–100km/h time of 4.5 seconds.

Local arrival date: Late 2021.

Claimed electric range: 365km (WLTP)

Price: TBC


Polestar 2

What is it? A high-riding electric sedan that's expected to spearhead Polestar's Australian launch this year.

Local arrival date: As the first Polestar model to launch the brand Down Under, we can expect an arrival in late 2021 (TBC).

Claimed electric range: 500km (WLTP)

Price: TBC


Genesis GV60 electric

What is it? Genesis's first electric car will be an SUV that will sit on the Hyundai group's E-GMP modular electric platform and is rumoured to be badged the GV60.

Local arrival date: Later in 2021 (TBC).

Claimed electric range: TBC

Price: TBC


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Susannah Guthrie has been a journalist for over a decade, covering everything from world news to fashion, entertainment, health and now cars. Having previously worked across titles like The New Daily, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, People Magazine and Cosmopolitan, Susannah now relishes testing family cars with the help of her husband and two-year-old son.

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