10 Best Electric Sedans in Australia

By Alexi Falson on 11 Sep 2024
image for 10 Best Electric Sedans in Australia With electric vehicles beginning to hit their stride, you may have wondered what your best options are for an EV sedan.

While sedans are often overshadowed by their larger SUV rivals, they remain a great option for Aussie families.

More specifically, a battery-electric powertrain is a perfect match for a sedan body shape, which enables designers to extract even more practicality from the platform.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at ten of the best EV sedans currently on sale in Australia in 2024 to help out with your search.

Polestar 2

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Our list kicks off with a major contender in the world of electric sedans, the Polestar 2, which has received a major upgrade for the year headlined by a lengthier equipment list across the board.

Designed as a direct competitor to the king of the segment, the Tesla Model 3, the Polestar 2 impresses across the board when it comes to driving enjoyment, powerful engine options, interior tech and a lovely cabin design.

  • Battery Size: 69 - 82kWh
  • Driving Range: 532 - 654km
  • DC Charging Speed: 135kW
  • Boot Space: 405L + 41L (front boot)
  • ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star
  • Vehicle Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre
  • Battery Warranty: Eight-year/160,000-kilometre

BYD SEAL

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BYD is ramping up its presence here in Australia, with the BYD Seal once again undercutting its main rivals while over-delivering on the features front for those in the market for an electric sedan.

The Seal range is split into three variants and headlined by an AWD Performance that can sprint to 100km/h in just 3.8 seconds, with healthy range figures in the more sensible Extended Range variant.

  • Battery Size: 61.4 - 82.5kWh
  • Range: 460 - 570km
  • DC Charging Speed: 150kW
  • Boot Space: 400L + 50L (front boot)
  • ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star
  • Warranty: Six-year/150,000-kilometre
  • Battery Warranty: Eight-year/160,000-kilometre

Hyundai IONIQ 6

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Hyundai is on a roll when it comes to the world of electric vehicles, with the IONIQ 6 remaining one of the best options in the EV sedan segment.

Better yet, Hyundai has slashed prices for the MY24 IONIQ 6 range and added a new entry point into the range, making it even more appealing to price-conscious buyers while maintaining a solid equipment list and the fastest DC charging speeds on the market.

  • Battery Size: 53 - 77.4kWh
  • Range: 429 - 614km
  • DC Charging Speed: 350kW
  • Boot Space: 401L + 15 - 45L (front boot in AWD v RWD)
  • ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star
  • Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre
  • Battery Warranty: Eight-year/160,000-kilometre

Tesla Model 3

2024

The Tesla Model 3 is the giant of the EV sedan market, remaining the best-selling electric sedan here in Australia by a huge margin.

Fresh off a recent update and a styling overhaul, the Model 3 looks sharp and has even received some significant price cuts that make it more accessible than ever before across the three variant lineup, topped by the absolutely rapid Model 3 Performance AWD.

  • Battery Size: 60 - 78.1kWh
  • Range: 513 - 629km
  • DC Charging Speed: 170 - 250kW
  • Boot Space: 594L + 88L (front boot)
  • ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated (previously five-star)
  • Warranty: Four-year/80,000-kilometre
  • Battery Warranty: Eight-year/160,000-kilometre

Genesis G80 Electrified

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If you’re looking for a slice of the high-end electric sedan life without smashing your bank account to pieces, the Genesis G80 may be the answer to your prayers.

Riding on a long wheelbase platform, the G80 offers acres of interior space while treating those inside to an immaculate cockpit layout that looks and feels like a million bucks. It’s European sophistication on (somewhat) of a budget and is well worth a spot on any luxury sedan shortlist.

  • Battery Size: 87.2kWh
  • Range: 520km
  • DC Charging Speed: 350kW
  • Boot Space: 354L
  • ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated
  • Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre
  • Battery Warranty: Ten-year/200,000-kilometre

Audi e-tron GT

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Audi’s flagship electric vehicle just so happens to be a luxurious and hugely sporty sedan that you could be forgiven for calling a cut-price Porsche Taycan.

While the company’s bottom line is underpinned by SUVs, the e-tron GT has been designed as a technical showcase of what Audi can do with a sleek, powerful and tech-filled sedan and the end result offers staggering acceleration and handling.

  • Battery Size: 93kWh
  • Range: 488km
  • DC Charging Speed: 270kW
  • Boot Space: 405L
  • ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated
  • Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre
  • Battery Warranty: Eight-year/160,000-kilometre

BMW i4

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BMW has transplanted a battery-electric beating heart into a 4 Series body, and the end result marks one of the most dynamic EV sedans on the market, especially in range-topping M50i form.

That said, BMW’s entry-level eDrive35 pushes out some impressive power figures while remaining within reach of many government subsidies and providing a stack of entertainment and safety features as standard.

  • Battery Size: 67 - 84kWh
  • Range: 430 - 520km
  • DC Charging Speed: 180 - 200kW
  • Boot Space: 470L
  • ANCAP Safety Rating: Four-star
  • Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre
  • Battery Warranty: Eight-year/160,000-kilometre

Mercedes-Benz EQE

2024

The Mercedes-Benz EQE range stands as one of the most technologically advanced electric sedans on the market.

Inside, the cabin is remarkably spacious and practical while receiving luxurious textures on almost every touchpoint. The EQE’s technology suite puts it on a firm footing when compared to a space shuttle while the silky ride makes it a great long-distance tourer.

  • Battery Size: 89 - 90.5kWh
  • Range: 435 - 508km
  • DC Charging Speed: 170kW
  • Boot Space: 430L
  • ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star
  • Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre
  • Battery Warranty: Ten-year/250,000-kilometre

BMW i7

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If you’re looking for the ultimate in comfort, style and technology on four wheels in the EV sedan segment, look no further than BMW’s i7 - one of the only cars on the market that can boast a 31-inch 8K theatre screen that folds from the ceiling.

Calling it a sedan is a bit of an undersell, in fact, considering the i7 offers limousine-levels of interior comfort and technology, while a range of hugely powerful electric motor options give it acceleration figures that rival a supercar.

  • Battery Size: 106kWh
  • Range: 560 - 625km
  • DC Charging Speed: 195kW
  • Boot Space: 500L
  • ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated
  • Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre
  • Battery Warranty: Eight-year/160,000-kilometre

Porsche Taycan

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Our list wraps up with the current benchmark for outrageous handling in the world of electric sedans, the almighty Porsche Taycan.

Considering Porsche’s racing and sports car heritage, it’s no surprise that its first-ever battery-electric sedan caused the world to collectively drop their jaws, with stratospheric acceleration off the line and handling that would leave virtually any car in the dust.

  • Battery Size: 83.6 - 97kWh
  • Range: 566 - 635km
  • DC Charging Speed: 320kW
  • Boot Space: 366L + 84L (front boot)
  • ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated
  • Warranty: Three-year/unlimited-kilometre
  • Battery Warranty: Eight-year/160,000-kilometre

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Alexi Falson

Alexi is an automotive journalist and road tester hailing from Byron Bay. He has an affection for both cars and motorbikes, a great admiration for the simplicity of old-school engineering, and a fascination of new technology making its way to modern cars. When he's not road testing, you'll find him surfing, hiking or helping people find their dream cars.

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