Which EVs offer the longest range for your money in Australia?

Discussions surrounding electric vehicles (EVs) almost always circle back to the issue of driving range, and the phenomenon of ‘range anxiety’.

Many new car buyers still fear that owning an EV means hours spent twiddling thumbs at charging stations, but manufacturers are working hard to increase the endurance of electric models.

Meanwhile, EV prices are trending downwards, with huge discounts being offered across a wide range of nameplates.

As a result, EVs are offering more driving range bang-for-buck than ever before. But which tops the value charts?

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After all, there’s a swathe of affordable, efficient options in the market, and new entrants are hitting showrooms all the time.

So, here are the EVs that cost the least per kilometre of driving range, as of March 2025. Honourable mentions go to the MG 4 Excite 51, Polestar 2 Long Range, and Tesla Model 3 Long Range, which all fell just short of a spot in the top five.

Note: where nationwide drive-away pricing isn’t available, we’ve used the states/territories with the lowest (Australian Capital Territory) and highest (Western Australia) on-road costs.

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MG ZS EV

The MG ZS EV offers the most electric driving range-per-dollar in Australia, but if you want one you’ll have to get in quick.

MG has sharpened prices for its ZS EV as the electric SUV enters runout mode, with new drive-away pricing that sees savings of up to $14,791.

For the money, you get 440km of WLTP range from a 72kWh LFP battery, as well as vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, allowing you to power external appliances.

Standard equipment on the featured Long Range model includes 17-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, 10.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, leatherette upholstery, and heated front seats.

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GWM Ora

The GWM Ora may be small in stature, but it offers plenty of bang-for-buck from a driving range standpoint.

For $36,990 drive-away you can get behind the wheel of an Ora Extended Range with 420km of WLTP-tested range – a limited-time offer that’s set to end on March 31.

The Extended Range sits in the middle of the Ora range, between the entry-level Standard Range and flagship GT.

As standard, the mid-spec Ora features equipment including 18-inch alloy wheels, twin 10.25-inch interior screens, leatherette upholstery , power-adjustable front seats, and a surround-view camera.

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Cupra Born

Despite its elevated asking price, the Cupra Born is also among the top kilometre-per-dollar EVs in Australia.

That can be attributed to fresh nationwide drive-away pricing announced back in January, which produced savings of more than $14,900 across each state and territory.

Until March 31, 2025, Cupra’s Obsesión sales event sees the MY24 Born discounted to as little as $47,090 drive-away Australia-wide – down significantly on its normal price of $59,990 before on-road costs.

Available in just a single variant, the Born packs a 77kWh lithium-ion battery – good for a claimed range of 511km.

Standard equipment includes 19-inch alloy wheels, a 12.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster, heated leather steering wheel, and front bucket seats.

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BYD Dolphin

BYD has long made a song and dance about its Blade batteries, and the Dolphin demonstrates the capabilities of the technology with 427km of range from a 60.5kWh LFP power source.

The 60.5kWh battery is only available in the flagship Dolphin Premium, which now retails for $36,990 after discounts to the tune of $5900.

In addition to the features offered with the base Dolphin Essential, the Premium gains 17-inch alloy wheels, multi-link rear suspension, two-tone paint, a panoramic glass roof, and heated front seats.

It’s also a more powerful proposition, producing 150kW and 310Nm from a single, front-mounted electric motor.

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Chery Omoda E5

The Chery Omoda E5 is the newest of the cars on this list, having hit showrooms in September last year.

All versions of the electric SUV offer 430km of range on the WLTP cycle, courtesy of a 61.1kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery that can be charged at up to 80kW using a DC fast charger.

MY24 base models rank best from a range-per-dollar standpoint, coming it at just over $40,000 drive-away in Victoria.

The list of standard kit includes 18-inch alloy wheels, twin 12.3-inch interior screens, five USB ports, LED exterior lights, and fabric upholstery.

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