Australia has experienced a record-breaking year for electric car sales but many more models are expected to race into the nation in 2024. Here are some of the most notable EV launches headed our way.
* Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Like a Kombi but quiet, this electric re-imagining of Volkswagen’s famous people-mover will feature seven seats and come in two-tone colours. It’s expected to command more than $100,000 and could arrive in December.
* Polestar 4: Due in Australian showrooms in August 2024, this futuristic vehicle is a mid-sized SUV with a large interior, glass roof, 39cm display and, controversially, no rear window. Its price will start at $81,500.
* Ford Mustang Mach-E: While early deliveries of this vehicle arrived in December, many more are expected in early 2024. The electric addition to the Mustang brand features an SUV body, three model choices and a range of up to 600km. It is priced from $72,990.
* BYD Seal: The sportiest electric car in BYD’s line-up, the Seal promises to reach 100km/h in as little as 3.8 seconds and travel for up to 650km on a charge. Prices for its three models range from $49,888 to $68,748.
* Toyota bZ4X: The first electric car from Australia’s most popular brand is due to launch in February after a series of delays. The battery-powered SUV will come in single and dual-motor variants, with a 30.5cm touchscreen and 51cm wheels. Its price is expected to start around $90,000.
* Kia EV5: The third electric vehicle based on Kia’s electric platform, after the EV6 and EV9, is expected to look like a Sportage when it arrives in 2024. The SUV could also come with a price below $50,000, based on the price it commands in China.
* MG Cyberster: MG will return to its roots in 2024 with the release of the Cyberster, the brand’s first sports car in 13 years and its first under Chinese owners. The convertible with scissor doors and three screens is expected to command a price higher than $100,000.
* Audi Q4 E-Tron: Three years after its European unveiling, Audi’s mid-sized SUV is due to arrive in Australia halfway through the year. Audi’s third local electric vehicle will be priced from $88,300 and will be available in four configurations.
* Jeep Avenger: The smallest vehicle from Jeep has been confirmed as a starter for Australia and is expected to arrive in the second half of 2024. The electric SUV will feature a 25.4cm touchscreen and a 400km range, though its price has yet to be confirmed.
* Tesla Model 3: The updated version of Tesla’s entry-level car, dubbed Highland, will deliver design and technology updates when it arrives with customers early in 2024. Updates to the $61,900 vehicle include a more aerodynamic exterior, additional soundproofing, and an extra display for back-seat passengers.
