Best Electric SUVs
1.Hyundai IONIQ 5
8.6
3 badges available
$69,800 - $110,383*MRLP
What we love
- -Genuinely fun and engaging to drive
- -Easy to live with day to day
- -Fake shifter and noise elevate driving experience
What we don't
- -High price tag might turn some off
- -Chews through tyres on a track
- -Battery drains quickly when driven at the limit
2.BMW iX
8.3
3 badges available
$136,900 - $233,400*MRLP
What we love
- -Incredible straight-line performance
- -Futuristic and functional interior
- -Infotainment is next level
What we don't
- -Boot is small for such a large car
- -So much power means poor energy performance
- -'Gesture controls' are a gimmick
3.Porsche Macan
8.3
5 badges available
$95,100 - $184,400*MRLP
What we love
- -Decent performance even at entry level while Turbo is next level
- -Excellent ride comfort and driving dynamics
- -Decent driving range
What we don't
- -The days of a sub-$100K new Porsche are over
- -Second row still a bit tight despite growth spurt
- -Three-year warranty is now below par
4.Audi Q8 e-tron
8.2
1 badge available
$139,984 - $165,984*MRLP
What we love
- -New EV tech that affords a long driving range
- -The right shape and size to be a hit
- -Plush ride
What we don't
- -Pricing is still unknown, but likely north of $100,000
- -SQ6 e-tron doesn't seem worth it over Q6 e-tron quattro
- -Still at least six months away from local showrooms
5.Genesis GV70
8.0
3 badges available
$70,500 - $125,858*MRLP
What we love
- -Refined and powerful drivetrain
- -Five years' complimentary servicing
- -Unashamedly premium cabin
What we don't
- -Fuel consumption not on a par with rivals
- -No wireless CarPlay or Android Auto
- -Some minor overeagerness of some safety tech
6.MINI Countryman
8.0
5 badges available
$49,990 - $77,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Unique design spices up the segment
- -Increased dimensions make the car a more practical choice
- -Distinctive cabin is sustainably built and thoughtfully designed
What we don't
- -Infotainment connectivity issues
- -Thirsty for a compact SUV
- -360-degree camera could be better
7.Mercedes-Benz EQA
8.0
3 badges available
$82,300 - $84,900*MRLP
What we love
- -A familiar transition for Mercedes buyers
- -Priced right for the premium EV segment
- -Cabin is jam packed with high quality tech
What we don't
- -Rear passenger and boot space is limited
- -Competitors have longer driving range
- -Car can feel weighty
9.Volvo C40
7.9
1 badge available
$78,990 - $87,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Exterior styling and interior insulation
- -Both models drive exceptionally well
- -Ride refinement is excellent on any surface
What we don't
- -Price is still out of reach for some
- -Sloping roof line does eat into second-row headroom
- -No spare tyre
10.BMW iX1
7.8
2 badges available
$78,900 - $84,900*MRLP
What we love
- -Plenty of room to move, front and back
- -Looks and feels more substantial than a 'small' SUV
- -Plenty of power in reserve for overtaking
What we don't
- -Doesn't feel as agile as the petrol X1
- -Infotainment has lost its simple interface
- -Boot space takes a (minor) hit
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* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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