Electric Cars 2025 in Australia

Electric cars are becoming more popular in Australia. However, the upfront cost remains a deterrent for many drivers.

Luckily, prices are falling as manufacturers seek to meet consumer demand. This evolving list of the latest EVs to hit our roads in 2025 covers all budgets. It also takes into account lower running costs through cheaper and accessible recharging.

Polestar 5

Unlike the Polestar 2 and 4, which are based on Volvo models, the 2024 Polestar 5 is a clean-sheet design that elevates the young electric car brand’s image. Designed by Polestar’s Skunkworks team, the long, low four-door GT will be the only model in its class to use StoreDot’s extremely fast-charging battery cells.

EV Central managed to get behind the wheel of one of the early prototypes of the Polestar 5, which uses a bespoke extruded and bonded aluminium chassis and pressed aluminium panels. The Polestar’s head of vehicle engineering, Steve Swift, explains that its sound basic design won’t need gimmicks like air suspension and rear-wheel steering to hide the compromises in ride and handling. He’s proud of the car that his team has created. The Polestar 5 will rival established luxury electric cars such as the Mercedes EQS, BMW i7 and Audi e-tron GT, and newcomers like the Nio and Xpeng Motors.

Zeekr 7X

The Zeekr 7X is a new electric SUV from China’s premium Geely brand, which wants to take on the likes of Polestar and Tesla in Europe. Based on the brand’s SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) 800-volt platform, it is available with a single rear-mounted 310 kW motor or a dual-motor configuration that can propel the car to 62 mph in just 3.8 seconds.

Both models offer two battery pack options: a 75 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Golden Brick battery with 5.5C charging capability that can charge from 10 to 80% in just 10.5 minutes. The other offers an extended range of up to 780 km (CLTC) thanks to a nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) chemistry.

Family-oriented, the seven-seat Zeekr 7X features a spacious cabin with superior headroom and legroom. It also boasts a set of 32 storage compartments, making it easy to carry all the essentials for a camping staycation weekend.

BMW Neue Klasse

The BMW Neue Klasse consists of two models in 2025 – a sedan and an SUV aimed at the same segment as the i3 and X3. The Vision Neue Klasse concept previewed both. Camouflaged prototypes have already been spotted on the road.

The Neue Klasse cars will boast a modern, minimalist interior that uses next-generation, dashboard-spanning Panoramic Vision head-up displays and uniquely shaped touchscreens in the centre console. They’ll also offer advanced steering wheel controls. These vehicles will be built on the company’s new EV-exclusive iFactory platform in Debrecen, Hungary, and are said to feature a significant percentage of recycled materials for reduced environmental footprints.

They’ll be powered by new battery cells with 75kWh, 90kWh, and 105kWh capacities and an 800V system that allows for more rapid charging and greater energy density. They’ll also boast a super-fast ‘brain’ for dynamic and autonomous driving functions.

Cadillac Lyriq

Cadillac’s first entry into the world of electric vehicles, the 2024 LYRIQ, offers a variety of high-end features to elevate your drive. Thanks to the Ultium Battery Platform, this new Cadillac SUV delivers exceptional performance and a driving range of up to 314 miles.

This five-passenger model is not a drag racer; it prioritizes comfort over eyeball-bruising acceleration. However, it will get you to your destination quickly and quietly.

A power panoramic dual-panel sunroof and choreographed LED lighting enhance the interior of this EV. Sink into sumptuous high-grade leather seats and listen to your favourite tunes through an AKG 19-speaker audio system.

Integrated with the Cadillac Smart System, this new Cadillac SUV is filled with advanced technology. For example, Super Cruise(TM) semi-autonomous driving technology allows hands-free driving on compatible roads. The 33-inch advanced LED display is home to numerous intuitive in-vehicle tech functions. Standard Google built-in capabilities and natural voice recognition help make navigation effortless.

Hyundai Ioniq

The Hyundai Ioniq is an excellent example of electric futurism, offering a bathtub-like interior with cutting-edge technology and rapid charging capabilities. It also boasts a fun-to-drive character and advanced driver-aid features.

Hyundai has fitted it with several EV driving modes to keep drivers engaged with the Ioniq’s long-range capability. These allow you to select between three levels of regen and a single-pedal drive mode that works like adaptive cruise control to help slow the car when needed.

On the tech front, the Ioniq offers a user-friendly infotainment system compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a rearview camera for parking assistance. It also includes an augmented reality head-up display that can aid with dynamic, 3-dimensional navigation directions. However, the feature is only available with onboard factory navigation. Other manufacturers, such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Kia EV6, offer more sophisticated interiors for a slightly higher price.

Nissan Ariya

The Ariya is a surprisingly good-looking and well-appointed electric SUV. It’s available in front- or all-wheel drive, with a choice of 63 kWh and 87 kWh usable battery capacity (the latter on the top-spec Platinum+ e-4ORCE).

Unlike many SUVs that claim to be EV drivers’ cars, the Ariya feels like an EV when pushing hard along a curvy back road. The steering turns naturally into corners, and the chassis responds to quick changes in input. The only problem is that the Ariya lacks the agility and driver engagement of other rear-wheel-drive EVs, such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6.

The Ariya’s streamlined bodywork helps reduce aerodynamic drag to boost range, while its impressively rigid frame and near-equal front-to-rear weight distribution contribute to responsive handling. Standard features include: