A series of recent price cuts has seen the starting price for an electric vehicle (EV) in Australia fall below $40,000 drive-away for the first time.
What’s even better for those after a cheap electric car is that you can now get three models for under $40k, and a number of state and territory incentives can reduce the This price more.
Growing competition between brands with small electric vehicles has been a win for new car buyers, but what are the key differences between the five cheapest battery-powered models on sale in Australia.
Below we look at key figures such as driving range, power and torque, plus warranty coverage for the chip-like budget electric vehicles on sale in Australia today.
GWM Ora standard range
Price: $35,990 drive-away
When GWM once again decided to reduce the price for Ora Last week, it made the odd hatchback cheapest electric car on sale in australia – at least for models ordered and delivered before June 30, 2024.
The GWM Ora Standard Range’s nationwide drive-away price of $35,990 is not only around $4000 less than the MG 4, but also brings its total price under $30,000 if you live in Queensland and can get a discount $6000 state EV.
The 48kWh The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack delivers claimed driving range 320 km on the stricter WLTP test cycle and can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 41 minutes.
A single front-mounted electric motor provides power 126kW power and 250Nm of torque to the Ora’s front wheels.
Like the wider GWM range, it comes with a seven-year, unlimited kilometer warranty, extending to eight years on the high-voltage battery. Five years of roadside assistance and five years of capped-price servicing are also included.
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MG 4 Stimulus 51
Price: $39,990 drive-away
The MG 4 twice held the title of Australia’s cheapest electric car for a short time before being priced down, Last week received nationwide delivery prices to downgrade the entry-level Excite 51 to $39,990.
ONE 51kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) supplied to 350 km Declared driving range, based on WLTP testing, and can be charged at up to 88kW.
The MG 4 Excite 51 is equipped with a rear-mounted electric motor, capable of generating up to 125kW power and 250Nm of torque.
Like the GWM Ora, it benefits from a seven-year, unlimited kilometer warranty (which also applies to the battery), as well as seven years of roadside assistance, provided it is serviced promptly at an MG dealer. .
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MG ZS EV Excite
Price: $39,990 drive-away
After a long time as MG’s only electric car model in Australia, ZS EV has since been joined by the MG 4, taking a backseat to the sales race with its sibling, which is built on a platform specifically for battery cars.
The MG ZS EV also benefits from the nationwide drive-away prices announced for the brand’s electric cars last week, which now start from $39,990 in Excite trim.
ONE 50.3kWh Lithium iron phosphate battery with WLTP operating range is 320 km can be charged at up to 50kW via a DC unit, taking 54 minutes to charge from 0-80%.
Drive is transmitted to the front wheels via a 130kW And 280Nm electric motor.
It comes with a seven-year, unlimited kilometer warranty, which – like the MG 4 – includes seven years of roadside assistance provided it is serviced on time at an MG dealer.
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Dynamic BYD Dolphin
Price: $38,890 before on-road costs ($39,556 to $41,758 drive-away)
While the BYD Dolphin Dynamic outsells MG rivals, the $39,556 drive-away price only applies to the ACT and NT. Prices vary across the remaining states, reaching a drive-away price of $41,758 in Western Australia.
BYD Dolphin Dynamic achieved 340 km Driving range is declared in the WLTP cycle, thanks to 44.9kWh The ‘Blade’ lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery can charge at up to 60kW.
Its front wheels are driven by an electric motor 70kW power and 180Nm of torque.
BYD covers the Dolphin with a six-year 150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year 160,000km battery warranty in Australia, although there are a number of different warranty periods for different components. You can read more on the BYD website.
Only 12 months of free roadside assistance are offered, and owners must pay extra for additional assistance after a year.
BYD Atto 3 Standard Range
Price: $48,011 excluding on-road costs
The BYD Atto 3 hasn’t enjoyed the same price cuts as its more affordable models, although it remains the best-selling non-Tesla model in Australia so far this year.
Drive-away prices range from $48,677 (ACT) to $52,030 (WA).
The Standard Range variant is offered by a 49.92kWh ‘Blade’ lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply 345 km driving range according to WLTP lab testing and maximum DC charging speed of 70kW.
A front-mounted electric motor provides power 150kW power and 310Nm torque transmitted to the front wheels.
BYD’s 6-year, 150,000 km vehicle warranty and 8-year, 160,000 km battery warranty also apply to the Atto 3, as does a 12-month roadside assistance warranty.
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