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Which luxury electric SUV should you buy in 2025?

These cars may be especially niche in the Australian market, but we’ve had luxury electric SUVs on the mind as of late.

CarExpert last week picked up the keys to its specially built Porsche Macan EV long-term loan car (more on that soon), and we’ve had several relevant reviews go live, including those for the Cadillac Lyriq and Polestar 3.

We’ve therefore decided to expand on that idea and ask the members of the CarExpert team which luxury electric SUV they’d buy, provided everyone had the money.

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  • Audi Q8 e-tron
  • Genesis Electrified GV70
  • Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
  • Polestar 4

There’s quite a variety of luxury electric SUVs on offer in Australia.

Luxury electric SUVs currently on sale in Australia:

  • Audi Q4 e-tron
  • Audi Q6 e-tron
  • Audi Q8 e-tron
  • BMW iX1
  • BMW iX2
  • BMW iX3
  • Cadillac Lyriq
  • Genesis Electrified GV70
  • Genesis GV60
  • Lexus UX
  • Lexus RZ
  • Lotus Eletre
  • Maserati Grecale Folgore
  • Mercedes-Benz G580
  • Mercedes-Benz EQA
  • Mercedes-Benz EQB
  • Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
  • Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
  • Polestar 3
  • Polestar 4
  • Porsche Macan
  • Volvo EX40
  • Volvo EX30
  • Volvo EX90

Let us know which you’d pick in the comments below!

Alborz Fallah: Lotus Eletre

This is a hard one!

On the one hand, I couldn’t go past a Genesis GV70 as either an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle or an EV. It’s my favourite luxury SUV in the segment, but it makes more sense as an ICE than an EV.

With that in mind, the one non-supercar that impressed me the most last year was the Lotus Eletre, the most ridiculous super SUV I have driven in some time. Quicker than most V10 and V12 supercars and actually fun to drive.

Most interestingly, though, it was the best in-car technology I – still – have ever seen. A videogame engine and graphics card run the best in-car tech stack currently on sale. And since Lotus Australia continues to drop the price, and you can definitely find yourself in one for well under 200k with some haggling, it starts to make more sense (kind of).

The main issue with these expensive EV SUVs is the resale. Have a look at the bargains you can get on a two-year-old BMW iX (which is a terrific car) and just know that you want to make sure you get a hefty discount on purchase so you don’t take a bath or six when it comes to sell. 

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Marton Pettendy: None

To be honest, I couldn’t justify spending $80,000-plus on any EV, let alone a small European electric SUV that will depreciate even more quickly than a mainstream one.

But the question here is what constitutes a luxury brand.

We don’t deem Mini, Smart, Renault, Xpeng or Zeekr to be premium auto brands, but the latter is arguable and MG’s upcoming IM brand will be even more so, regardless of price positioning.

However, all of the brands I’ve listed above (bar IM) also offer a small electric SUV priced over $45k, the threshold defined by VFACTS as separating mainstream and premium vehicles.

So if I had to choose one of them I’d go for the Mini Countryman E, which starts from under $65k.

But if Tesla also qualifies as a luxury marque, then the larger Model Y delivers undeniable value and proven technology for less than $59k, making it almost certain to remain Australia’s favourite EV in 2025.

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James Wong: Volvo EX90

I find that a lot of early luxury electric SUVs were experimental exercises, often severely compromised by their driving range and/or polarising designs that took a hit on general attractiveness as well as practicality.

Personally, I prefer my EVs to look and drive like a normal car, and that’s why I think the new Volvo EX90 is my top pick.

The XC90 was a trailblazer in the modern luxury SUV space, offering a premium cabin and drive experience, as well as seating for seven adults. Fast forward two decades later, and the EX90 adapts that formula to the electric age.

It’s comfortable, quiet, luxurious and has some presence about it. Both versions offer plenty of performance balanced with long range, and in typical Volvo fashion there’s just about every safety feature you can think of.

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William Stopford: BMW iX and Cadillac Lyriq

Among the smaller electric luxury SUVs on our market, my vote goes to the BMW iX1.

It’s handsomely styled inside and out, the tech is slick, and it’s comfortable to drive while having plenty of power and a chuckable feel to it. 

Moving up to the medium-to-large electric luxury SUV space, there are more options but a lot of them aren’t exactly pretty  – and if you’re spending this much money, don’t you want something that looks good? 

So that rules out the BMW iX for me, no matter how good it may be in other areas. The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is nice and plush but to my eyes even uglier than the iX, while the Audi Q8 e-tron is genuinely handsome but it’s pricey and on its way out.

I can’t comment on some other tempting EVs that I’ve not yet driven, such as the Volvo EX90, but I can comment on something more attractive than any of these: the Cadillac Lyriq.

It’s missing some features and the attractive interior has some questionable materials in places, while Cadillac’s retail network is tiny for now, but it undercuts key luxury rivals and has a stately look and driving feel.

As somebody who has been keen to see Cadillac enter the Australian market for a long time, the Lyriq had the potential to be a massive letdown. Fortunately it’s not, and while there are some areas for improvement it’s an intriguing alternative to the Germans.

There’s some tempting metal coming down the line, not just from Cadillac (Optiq, Vistiq) and BMW (the Neue Klasse-based iX3) but also players like Genesis (GV90).

So while EV sales growth isn’t rising as sharply as it was, there’s more and more variety each year. Bring it on.

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Damion Smy: Porsche Macan

This isn’t like asking what you want for dessert, but more which dentist would you like to visit. If you put a gun to my head and said I had to own something from this list, I’d buy the Porsche Macan.

I may be one of only a few buyers in the country, which would make me an authority on them, and I’d always be able to find it in the charging bay (also a colloquialism for ‘Porsche dealer’).

The iX BMWs have some great things going for them, but I’m not as convinced by Munich’s dynamic delivery against those from Stuttgart.

The Genesis looks a bit Porsche-like and would be a serious consideration here, and – while I haven’t had new glasses for several years – the Lexus RZ appeals to me for offering a distinctive wrapping but a familiar flavour of dependability and quality engineering.

Yet I can’t pass by the (relatively) safe bet of the Macan, which brings a well-proportioned package inside and out, at least some level of street cred, drivability and a slightly higher chance of decent resale when I really do make up my mind…

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Josh Nevett: Polestar 3 and Audi Q6 e-tron

There’s a decent variety of electric vehicles in this list, from compact city runabouts to full-size family SUVs.

But in choosing to prioritise all-round capability, I’m left with two standouts – the Polestar 3 and Audi Q6 e-tron.

Both exist in a similar corner of the market, priced from around $120,000, and both make the most of their electric underpinnings.

For the Polestar 3, that means clever cabin packaging, industry-leading driving range (706km claimed), and affordable running costs – the big three for growing families that like to get out and about.

On the other hand, the Q6 e-tron blends exterior style, plenty of powertrain substance, and an interior bursting with technology that’s both flashy and functional.

But if I was forced to choose between the two, I’d take the Polestar. In base Long Range Single Motor specification, it’ll get you further on a charge than any other EV in market, and the second row is hilariously spacious.

Sure it doesn’t pack the punch of dual-motor alternatives, but it’s enjoyable to drive regardless, and comfortable too.

I’m not going to pretend any of the vehicles in this category are great value, but I can confidently say that the 3 and Q6 e-tron are at least fit for purpose.

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Max Davies: Lexus UX300e

I’ve only driven a handful of cars on this list, but those few span quite the price range and have given me a taste of the general ins and outs of a lot of these luxury brands.

With that in mind, I’d go for the Lexus UX300e. At as much as just $88,190 before on-roads, it could actually be considered cheap among the other cars that have appeared so far.

It’s a small SUV, which means it does better to manage its EV-induced weight than some of the larger alternatives, and avoids feeling unwieldy.

The interior is well-presented and comfortable, and while there’s plenty of tech, it’s all still quite accessible. This is an advantage considering the painfully screen-dependent setups seen the further you climb up the price tree.

To top it off, it’s quiet and smooth. That’s not to say it’s perfect, because it does have some fairly significant flaws.

The UX platform wasn’t built to be electric. While that means it’s no more confronting inside than a hybrid UX, the limitations are evident in the 300e’s front-wheel drive setup – and that’s where the larger and pricier Lexus RZ would make more sense.

It makes far too much power to only be front-wheel drive, and against its direct rivals it is quite expensive. After all, it’s intended to be a rival to something like the Tesla Model Y or Hyundai Kona Electric rather than a Porsche Macan.

I still enjoyed the UX300e during my time with it, and it had me thinking about whether I could stomach an electric Lexus for myself; ‘maybe’ was the conclusion I came to, though I’d prefer a sedan like the upcoming electric ES.

A close second here was the sharp-looking Polestar 4, a much more modern EV that also has fairly compact dimensions. It’s just a touch too screen-heavy for my liking.

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Which small European car would you buy?

Many European cars hold icon status around the world, and while Australia is undeniably a ute and SUV market, there are still people who want something smaller and more premium.

Despite that, we’ve reported multiple times in recent months that some European brands are ending production of their smallest cars. This includes news the Mercedes-Benz A-Class will be discontinued like the B-Class was previously, and confirmation the Audi A1 won’t be renewed beyond its current generation.

There are still some key players in the compact Euro market, though most have German roots. This is because the Volkswagen Group owns at least four brands that fall into this space in Australia (VW, Skoda, Cupra and Audi), while the BMW Group controls two (BMW and Mini).

The outlier is Peugeot, which is the only remaining brand to sell small French cars in Australia after Renault discontinued its Clio and Megane, and Citroen departed the local market entirely in 2024.

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  • Skoda Fabia
  • Cupra Leon
  • BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
  • Mini Cooper

To show our appreciation for the best European small cars (not SUVs) still on sale in Australia, we asked the CarExpert team which one they would buy given the opportunity.

For simplicity, we’ve nominated models from the light and small passenger car segments, as defined by VFACTS, and excluded the niche Fiat and Abarth models in the micro-car segment.

With that in mind, the options were:

Let us know which car you’d pick in the comments below.

James Wong: Volkswagen Polo 85TSI Style

It would be very easy to spend an unimaginable amount of dream cash on some of the higher-end options here, but I believe the true essence of compact European motoring is best represented by the current Volkswagen Polo Style.

$37,990 drive-away is getting up there for a light vehicle, but these days what isn’t expensive? And the latest Polo is as big as a Mk5 or Mk6 Golf, with plenty of rear seat and boot space for the odd occasion you need to transport more than just yourself.

The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine is a great balance of torque and efficiency, and in Style guise you get the same digitised cabin and high-end driver assistance systems seen in much more expensive VW models – including the excellent Travel Assist semi-autonomous highway driving function as well as trick Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high-beam, which are still fairly rare at this end of the market.

My younger sister drives a base Polo with the lesser engine tune, and I thoroughly enjoy driving that around when she lets me.

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Sean Lander: Skoda Scala

I’m not really a huge fan of any of these vehicles; the size of them puts me off and, to be honest, most come with a hefty price tag for such small cars.

That’s why I like the Skoda Scala. It’s the twin to the Volkswagen Golf but without the inflated price and the need to constantly talk to James about being a Golf owner – did you folks at home know that James owns a Golf…?

It’s a sharp-looking little car and starts at just over $32,000 drive-away, which is a relative bargain these days. It’s packed with tech, but very little in the way of annoying safety aids.

Skoda vehicles just seem to quietly do their job. The ergonomics are good, they’re really fuel efficient, I like the infotainment system and, even though these are pretty German nowadays, my Czech grandfather would still approve.

If only the Fiesta was still around…

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Josh Nevett: Audi RS3

I feel a bit dirty picking one of the most expensive cars in this segment, but that won’t stop me.

Audi has finetuned the RS3 recipe over more than a decade, and that long-term development shines through in the latest iteration. The RS3 is nothing short of a junior supercar, packing a characterful 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 294kW and 500Nm. It’ll do 0-100km/h in just 3.8 seconds.

At the same time, it’s practical enough to handle daily duties and remain comfortable over long journeys. So are some of the competitors – the BMW M135 xDrive and Volkswagen Golf R, to name a couple – but neither possess the charm and capability of the RS3, which sounds like a baby R8 and goes like one too.

You’ll have to pay circa-$100k for the updated RS3 when it arrives Down Under later this year, so it’s far from cheap. However, when you consider Mercedes-AMG is killing the A45 S and BMW wants almost as much money for the 233kW four-cylinder M135, it could just be worth it…

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William Stopford: Skoda Scala

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: it’s a damn shame the Skoda Scala doesn’t sell better in Australia.

Handsomely styled, well packaged and pleasant to drive, the Scala is an appealing alternative to rival small cars from Japanese and Korean brands.

Astonishingly, Skoda has delivered just 43 examples of its small hatch this year, less than half as many deliveries as for the smaller Fabia.

Until recently, Skoda had these two vehicles priced quite closely to each other, but the Fabia has now received a price cut. Perhaps it was the Scala that needed one, or at least some more advertising, because nobody seems to realise it bloody exists!

If I was spending more money on a small European car, there are plenty of options within the Volkswagen Group. A Volkswagen Golf GTI is a classic choice, though the Cupra Leon is prettier and there’s an update coming this year bringing a longer-range plug-in hybrid option.

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Marton Pettendy: BMW M135 xDrive

As Will and Sean say, the Skoda Scala is hugely underrated and offers great value even compared to its Fabia and VW Polo and Golf sister models, so it would be my pick if I was in the market for an affordable small European car.

But if money were no object, I’d go for the BMW M135 xDrive since it’s the closest the Bavarian brand gets to offering an actual ‘M1’ hot hatch, and it packs a big punch with a 233kW/400Nm 2.0-litre turbo four driving all four wheels, combined with the best front/all-wheel drive chassis BMW has ever produced.

It’s not cheap at $83,600 plus on-roads, but it looks a lot more special than the upcoming Audi RS3 facelift, which will also be much pricier, and it’s loads more fun to drive than the understeery Mercedes-AMG A45, which costs $120k and is destined to become an orphan.

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Damion Smy: Volkswagen Golf R

Getting down to the final car here is a process of elimination.

I like BMW product, but let’s just say I prefer the look of pretty much all its rivals – even going backwards. That includes the not-quite-pretty Peugeot 308 – but when it comes to the crunch, would I actually do it? No, despite owning a Pug with 410,000km on it.

The Mini is a contender, but I’m not as sold on its looks as its age-defying predecessors – you can see I’m a believer in loving the sight of the car you walk up to everyday.

That leaves the Cupras, but I’d prefer the Skodas if I’m to have a VW Group product – Cupra still feels like an odd start-up to me and I’m not ready for that. With money no object, an RS3 would be more alluring, but I really liked the now-dropped sedan…

Then again, I like understatement, and a Polo is a tad too small for me (although more than enough in reality), so I’d prefer an A-Class– or Golf-sized vehicle.

This leads me to a Golf R, which I initially thought would be a bland, easy choice – but that can also mean it’s a tad unassuming as it’s lost in a sea of hatchbacks out there and isn’t as awkward looking as its German rivals.

A hi-po Golf would be my ‘value’ pick (even at $71k), but it’d have to make way for a well-specced A45 AMG – with its unrivalled blend of looks, firepower and sense of occasion – if I was crazy enough to spend $122k on a C-segment hatch.

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Max Davies: BMW M135 xDrive

After a fair few hours behind the wheel including several spirited drives, I can say the M135 is up there with the best you can buy in not only the small Euro car segment, but also the hot hatch market as a whole.

Aesthetics aside, there aren’t many other small cars that can handle quite as well as the M135 can. To me, that’s its biggest selling point.

It benefits from adaptive suspension, and there’s quite a difference in the way it rides, steers and puts its power to the ground in comfort and sport modes.

In the latter, it feels like you can take every bend at twice the speed because it’s just so well planted, giving you that extra bit of something that reminds you the car is alive.

It’s rapid too, and that all-wheel drive system means you’ll struggle to run into trouble on the tarmac.

The current M135 may not be what the (rear-drive) 1 Series once was, which probably hurts perceptions a little given how BMW fans yearn for those earlier versions.

At $83,600 before on-roads it’s fairly expensive too, but that’s not as difficult to digest as it was when the car was first launched. Even the Toyota GR Corolla is now much closer in price, and the M135 was never that much more expensive than a Honda Civic Type R – which makes BMW’s interior and tech advantage worth the premium.

It has the advantage over its European rivals on price too, yet retains some classic BMW character that remains unique among its peers.

Of course, it is a relatively niche performance car, so if I had to go for something more affordable it’d probably be the Skoda Fabia – a thoroughly enjoyable small hatch.

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The EVs with the longest range in Australia

Driving range has long been a key consideration for new car buyers chasing their first (or next) electric vehicle (EV) – after all, nobody wants to suffer from ‘range anxiety’.

The good news is that modern EVs can cover more ground than ever before, and the local battery-electric vehicle market now includes several new models with range claims in excess of 600km from a single charge.

That applies to both high-end and mainstream models, meaning that you don’t have to be rich to enjoy the benefits of recent technical advancements.

For example, the Tesla Model 3 sedan is still among the EVs with the longest range in Australia, as is its Swedish rival – the Polestar 2 fastback sedan.

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  • Hyundai Ioniq 6
  • Polestar 3
  • Porsche Taycan
  • Tesla Model 3

But neither sits at the top of the tree. Read on to find out which EVs top the range rankings in 2025.

Our range measurements are all based on the WLTP testing cycle, which is the most universal and realistic standard for EV range and allows for a direct comparison between each of the 10 cars listed below.

We’ve omitted claimed energy consumption, as the specifications published by each brand are often based on varying test cycles like the less-accurate NEDC yardstick, or the more lenient CLTC standard.

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Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor

The introduction of a more affordable, single-motor variant has seen the Polestar 3 large SUV jump to the top of the range rankings in Australia.

With 706km of claimed driving range, the Long Range Single Motor is well ahead of the chasing pack, and it’s cheaper than most of the cars on this list at $118,420 before on-road costs.

You can also fork out for either of two more powerful dual-motor versions, although both offer significantly less range.

By contrast, the Long Range Single Motor boasts industry-leading endurance at the cost of grunt – it produces just 220kW of grunt and completes the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds (claimed).

When you do finally run out of juice, the base Polestar 3 accepts DC fast-charging at up to 250kW (if you can find it), which is claimed to give its battery a 10-80 per cent charge in around half an hour.

Specifications Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor
Max. claimed range (WLTP) 706km
Battery capacity 107kWh
Battery chemistry Lithium-ion battery with nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistry
Max. DC charge rate 250kW

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Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

It’s a one-two for Polestar, with the Swedish brand also boasting the EV with the second longest range in Australia.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor has a smaller battery than its bigger brother, but it still offers a claimed 659km of range – more than direct rivals including the Model 3.

It’s a lot cheaper than the Polestar 3 too, at $66,400 before on-road costs.

Energy may be sourced from a downsized 82kWh battery, but the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor is powered by the same single, rear-mounted electric motor producing up to 220kW and 490Nm.

At just over two tonnes, the Polestar 2 is far lighter than the 3, contributing to a quicker claimed 0-100km/h sprint time (6.2 seconds) and superior energy efficiency (14.9-15.8kWh/100km).

Specifications Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Max. claimed range (WLTP) 659km
Battery capacity 82kWh
Battery chemistry Lithium-ion
Max. DC charge rate 205kW

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Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680

The first electric Mercedes-Maybach is the most expensive EV ever sold by Mercedes-Benz in Australia, and it comes with a claimed driving range of 635km.

Priced from $328,607 before on-road costs, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 is an ultra-premium SUV to rival the likes of the Bentley Bentayga and Range Rover.

However, you won’t find an exotic combustion powertrain under the bonnet. Instead, the EQS 680 is powered by dual electric motors producing 484kW and 950Nm.

At its maximum charging capacity, the EQS 680 is claimed to recharge from 10 to 80 per cent in 31 minutes, while AC charging is capped at 22kW.

Standard equipment includes air suspension, leather upholstery, dual 11.6-inch rear passenger screens, a 15-speaker Burmeister sound system, and wireless headsets.

Specifications Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680
Max. claimed range (WLTP) 635km
Battery capacity 107.8kWh
Battery chemistry Lithium-ion
Max. DC charge rate 200kW

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Porsche Taycan 4S

There’s more to the Porsche Taycan than blistering performance, as it can also cover a lot of ground between charges.

  • Turbo

The mid-spec Taycan 4S is the pick of the lineup from a range standpoint, offering a claimed 635km. It goes pretty well too, with the ability to sprint from 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.7 seconds, courtesy of dual electric motors producing 340kW and 710Nm.

You’ll pay for the privilege – the Taycan 4S costs $216,300 before on-road costs – but few EVs blend performance and efficiency like Porsche’s slick sports sedan.

By upgrading from the entry variant, Taycan 4S buyers also gain access to heated and ventilated front seats, a head-up display, and a 14-speaker sound system, among other extra kit.

All variants in the range are compatible with DC fast-charging up to 320kW, enabling a 10 to 80 per cent charge time of less than 20 minutes (claimed).

Specifications Porsche Taycan 4S
Max. claimed range (WLTP) 635km
Battery capacity 97kWh (net)
Battery chemistry Lithium-ion
Max. DC charge rate 320kW

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD

Tesla may have pioneered the mass-market EV, but rivals have caught up from a driving range standpoint.

The latest iteration of the Model 3 offers 629km of range in Long Range trim, less than the Polestar 2 it competes against.

However, the Tesla is cheaper at $64,900 before on-roads, and the base grade starts at just $54,900 plus on-roads.

The Long Range also packs more performance than its Swedish rival, with power sourced from dual electric motors that output 366kW, which is enough for a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 4.4 seconds.

DC charging speed is capped at 250kW, enough to replenish the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in a claimed 27 minutes.

Specifications Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
Max. claimed range (WLTP) 629km
Battery capacity 79kWh
Battery chemistry Lithium-ion battery with nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistry
Max. DC charge rate 170kW

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BMW i7 xDrive60

They’re a rare sight on Australian roads, but the BMW i7 luxury limousine remains one of the range champions in the EV space.

This big, bulky electric sedan is capable of travelling 624km between charges, courtesy of a 105.7kWh lithium-ion battery.

The battery feeds a pair of motors producing a combined 400kW and 745Nm, propelling the base i7 from 0-100km/h in a claimed 4.7 seconds.

BMW says the i7 xDrive60 can charge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in 34 minutes (claimed).

Expect to part with at least $233,787 before on-road costs to put one on your driveway, extending up to $260,361 plus on-roads for the performance-focused i7 M70 xDrive.

Specifications BMW i7 xDrive60
Max. claimed range (WLTP) 624km
Battery capacity 105.7kWh
Battery chemistry Lithium-ion
Max. DC charge rate 195kW

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Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor

The Polestar 4 has less endurance than its stablemates, but still comfortably qualifies for this top 10 list with 620km of driving range.

Priced from $78,500 plus on-road costs, the Polestar 4 is available in single-motor and more expensive dual-motor guises, the latter of which starts from $88,350 plus on-road costs.

Polestar quotes outputs of 200kW and 343Nm for the Single Motor variant, which climbs to 400kW and 686Nm for the dual-motor.

The former is claimed to accelerates from 0-100km/h in 7.1 seconds, and can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes using a 200kW DC charger.

The mid-size electric SUV’s standout feature is its rear window, or rather lack thereof.

Specifications Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor
Max. claimed range (WLTP) 620km
Battery capacity 100kWh
Battery chemistry Lithium-ion battery with nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistry
Max. DC charge rate 200kW

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 Dynamiq Extended Range RWD

Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 sedan has been a regular fixture in Australia’s EV landscape for several years, and it remains a leader in the range stakes.

You’ll get a maximum of 614km between charges from the 77.4kWh lithium-ion battery, which is offered with a choice of 168kW/350Nm single-motor rear-wheel drive or 239kW/605Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrains.

Hyundai claims 614km of range with the former and 519km with the latter. The company hasn’t detailed any mechanical changes for the upcoming facelift, although the range will be bolstered by a new high-performance N flagship and a sporty-looking N Line variant.

Pricing has not yet been announced, but the single-motor model is currently available for $71,500 before on-road costs.

All Ioniq 6 models use an 800V electrical architecture which, when connected to a public DC fast-charger, allows for a 10 to 80 per cent charge in 18 minutes (claimed).

Specifications Hyundai Ioniq 6 Dynamiq Extended Range RWD
Max. claimed range (WLTP) 614km
Battery capacity 77.4kWh
Battery chemistry Lithium-ion
Max. DC charge rate 350kW

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Lotus Eletre

Lotus isn’t a brand you’d expect to see in a list of efficient vehicles, but the Eletre SUV bucks that trend with 600km of driving range.

The base Eletre and Eletre S offer the longest range, priced at $189,990 before on-road costs and $229,990 plus on-roads, respectively.

Both are underpinned by an 800V electrical architecture which allows for a 10 to 80 per cent charge in a claimed 20 minutes via a 350kW DC charger.

The Eletre pairs efficiency with performance – the long-range variants produce 450kW and 710Nm, giving them the ability to hit 100km/h from a standstill in a claimed 4.5 seconds.

All Lotus Eletre vehicles ride on multi-link front and rear suspension, featuring dual-chamber air springs and Continuous Damping Control.

Specifications Lotus Eletre
Max. claimed range (WLTP) 600km
Battery capacity 112kWh
Battery chemistry Lithium-ion
Max. DC charge rate 355kW

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Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium

The mid-spec Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium rounds out this list with a range of 600km.

Priced from $86,990 before on-road costs, the Premium features a 91kWh battery pack which feeds a 216kW/430Nm motor mounted on the rear axle.

The maximum AC charging speed for all models is 10.5kW, and the maximum DC charging speed is 150kW.

It takes a claimed 45 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 per cent using DC power for the Premium, longer than many of its rivals.

The updated MY25 Mustang Mach-E will arrive in Australia in the second half of 2025, bringing a tweaked rear electric motor which not only produces more torque but provides greater driving range.

Specifications Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium
Max. claimed range (WLTP) 600km
Battery capacity 91kWh
Battery chemistry Lithium-ion battery with nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistry
Max. DC charge rate 150kW

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2027 BMW X7 SUV spied for the first time, set to go electric

The 2027 BMW X7 large SUV has been spied testing after the carmaker confirmed a second generation – which will include a battery-electric iX7 version – expected in showrooms from 2027.

The German brand revealed it’s working on a second-generation of the X7 SUV – a rival to the Mercedes-Benz GLS, Audi Q7 and Lexus LX – in its latest financial reports.

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The report confirmed costs incurred in the carmaker’s financials for the new X7 – the first public mention of a successor to the current model – as well as the iX3 battery-electric SUV and new 2026 X5 SUVs. 

BMW Australia has yet to confirm the next X7 for local showrooms. 

According to Autocar the new X7 will use a heavily updated version of the current vehicle’s Cluster Architecture (CLAR) underpinnings – meaning similar dimensions – and be offered in both petrol-hybrid and electric powertrains. 

“We are in a phase where flexibility is required,” BMW R&D boss Frank Weber told Autocar. “We have to detach ourselves from how we have perceived platforms up to now.”

The current X7 – codenamed G07 – is sold in Australia with a choice of 3.0-litre turbocharged petrol and turbo-diesel in-line six-cylinder engines and a 4.4-litre V8 twin-turbocharged petrol M60i flagship.

The carmaker recommitted to internal-combustion engines earlier in 2025, saying it will continue to offer V8 engines for certain models.

“V8s are here to stay. There are markets such as the US and Middle East where you cannot replace V8s with inline-six hybrids,” said Mr Weber. “We will continue to offer V8s.”

The current ‘S68’ V8 in the X7 was adapted to a plug-in hybrid set-up for the BMW M5 performance sedan and wagon, meeting Euro 6d emissions standards and making it a logical fit for the 2027 X7.

Electric versions of the X7, badged ‘iX7’, could use the 800V tech being developed for the battery-electric iX5 expected in showrooms from 2026. 

Spy shots of the camouflaged SUV show exhaust pipes and heat shields at the rear indicating the vehicle pictured uses internal combustion and is not the battery-electric model.

It also reveals an exterior design departing from other BMW SUVs, showing a front-end closer to that of the 7 Series sedan.

  • Next-generation X7
  • Current X7

BMW has said it will roll out its Neue Klasse design language with the next BMW iX3 due to be unveiled at the 2025 Munich motor show in September.

“We will make sure that the form language that we are developing now – and starting this year at the IAA [Munich show] with the first of the Neue Klasse vehicles – will be rolled out over the entire product portfolio, leaving no car behind,” BMW head of design, Adrain van Hooydonk, told Autocar. 

“Of course, it would not be good for us or for our customers if there would be a new type of BMW and a ‘classic’ type of BMW. We’re going to change the look and feel of the BMW brand.”

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