Even before Everything Electric Sydney got underway, electric vehicles were already in the news. In August, battery-electric vehicles surpassed petrol and diesel cars for the first time in Australia, with more than 27,000 sold in a single month. That’s nearly a quarter of all new cars sold.
Three different exhibitors mentioned that figure during the exhibition, which proves just how significant this milestone is for the industry.
The program reached a similar level of excitement. The organisers stated that it was the largest Everything Electric event yet in Australia, with more new car launches than any other Everything Electric event worldwide. Here are the vehicles that drew our attention.
Affordable EVs Are More Affordable
Not too long ago, describing an electric vehicle as ‘affordable’ would have been going a bit far. Things are changing rapidly now.
The Atto 1 from BYD is currently the cheapest electric vehicle available in Australia, priced under $20,000. It should be noted that the car costs about twice as much in the UK, meaning that buyers in Australia are indeed securing a good deal.
The popular MG4 is just above that price, with a starting price of around $29,990 on the day it’s driven away, and a cashback deal was on offer at the event. MG says its electric-vehicle sales increased by nearly 42% from July to August, and online searches for the MG4 have gone up by 90% in the past year.
GAC, a more recent brand in the Australian market, has a smaller model based on the Aion electric vehicle, with a starting price of $31,990 diveaway and a range of up to 430km.
Two Wheels, Five Grand, And Less Range Anxiety
Electric vehicles were not the only ones available at a low price. In the micromobility section of the show, Roll’N Mopeds launched the Freedom electric moped, which was fully road-registered and priced at less than $5,000 when you took it away, with no additional costs.
Roll’N Mopeds Freedom electric scooter.
The moped has two batteries, and each of them can be removed and charged anywhere with a standard power outlet. The two batteries provide a range of up to 120 km and a maximum speed of 80 km/h. Founder Jason Heald mentioned that the batteries are made at the same factory that supplies Tesla and Apple, a fact that should reassure buyers concerned about battery quality at this price.
New EV Brands Are Moving Into The Australian Market
A number of the more recent brands used the program to gain a larger share of the Australian market.
IM, a premium electric vehicle brand supported by SAIC and Alibaba, is already marketing its IM5 sedan and IM6 SUV in Australia. At the event, it gave a preview of its flagship model, the LS9, an extended-range SUV fitted with a petrol generator and electronically controlled four-wheel steering, although it has not yet been confirmed for launch in the country.
The IM LS9.
GAC has been operating in Australia for approximately 10 months. The company currently claims it has about 40 dealers, with 20 more expected to open by the end of the year.
The GAC Electric SUV.
Zeekr is celebrating two years of operation in Australia and its first year since the launch of its mid-size SUV. The company states that this model has been the best-selling medium SUV in the over $65,000 class for 7 consecutive months, with more than 13,000 vehicles delivered to Australia to date.
Geely also said it had achieved strong early sales, claiming some 15,000 units of the EX5 sold in Australia over its first 18 months. Geely’s own figures show the EX2 was named China’s best-selling car across all segments in 2025, with almost 466,000 units sold.
Work Vehicles Are Getting The Electric Treatment, Too
We found some practical news at the show that was aimed at tradies and small businesses, rather than passenger cars.
Hyundai has unveiled its new electric Staria van, designed for chefs, pastry cooks, florists, dog groomers, and others who need a reliable work vehicle. The van can carry more than 1,000kg, and with its 800-volt system, it can charge from 10 to 80% in around 20 minutes, with a range of up to 450km. It also has V2L power outlets on board so that tools or a fridge can be operated directly from the battery.
SANY electric truck.
For the more heavily loaded end of the market, Prancer, the New South Wales and ACT dealer for the Chinese truck manufacturer SANY, has introduced a new approach to electric trucks. Instead of plugging in, it uses battery swapping on the road. Drivers simply pull into a swap station and get a new battery in about five minutes, avoiding long charging times.
For Buyers Who Want Something Faster
Part of the show focused on performance and luxury electric vehicles. They may not be the next car for most people, but they’re still worth mentioning.
Cadillac has launched the Lyriq-V, which is the first of its V-Series to be all-electric and is also the fastest model in the Cadillac range, boasting 459kW, a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 3.6 seconds, and a range of up to 471km thanks to its 92kWh battery, with the vehicle starting at $99,000.
The Cadillac Lyric.
Genesis has introduced a high-performance Magma variant of its GV60, featuring more than 450kW and a 0-100km/h time in the mid-three-second range.
Polestar has also released a pre-production version of the Polestar 5 GT from Sweden, with deliveries in the country set to begin soon. They flew in a special left-hand-drive pre-production car from Sweden for display.
The Polestar 5GT.
The Takeaway
There’s a lot going on in the EV space right now: new models, new prices, and new claims from brand reps at the show. Cutting through it comes down to one question: would an EV actually save you money once you account for how you drive, what you pay for electricity, and what the car itself costs to run over time?
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