Facts about EVs
What are the benefits of electric vehicles?
For motorists
- quiet, smooth and responsive handling
- 70% fuel cost savings compared to petrol
- using home solar, fuel becomes virtually free
- 50% savings in maintenance costs compared to petrol cars
- free registration for new purchases in ACT for 2 years, no stamp duty
For society
- elimination of tailpipe emissions impacting public health
- reduction in Australia's dependence on imported fuel
- lower greenhouse gas emissions
Other considerations about electric vehicles
- relatively high but falling purchase prices
- growing range of models with greater driving range
- increasing government incentives
Where can I buy an electric vehicle?
Up to $35,000
- check this carsales page
- order a used vehicle through
$35,000-$65,000
Check local dealers for availability and prices of:
- BYD Atto 3 (likely $47,000)
- BYD Dolphin (likely $38,900+)
- MG4 (likely $45,000 to $56,000 for sub-models)
- Hyundai Kona (likely $61,000+)
- MG ZS EV (likely $45,000+)
- Mini Electric (likely $63,000+)
- Mitsubishi Outlander (plug-in hybrid) (likely $47,000+)
- Nissan Leaf (likely $57,000+ or $65,000+ for the Leaf e+)
- Hyundai Ioniq (hatchback, 2018-2021) is no longer made, but it may be possible to purchase a second-hand model
Over $65,000
Check Tesla for the prices and specifications of the Model 3 (likely $69,000+) or Model Y ($74,000+)
Check local dealers for availability and prices of:
- Audi e-tron (likely $190,000+)
- BMW i4 (likely $111,000+) and the i7 and iX
- Genesis GV60 (likely $116,000+) and the GV70 and G80
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 (likely $80,000+)
- Jaguar i-Pace (likely $128,000+)
- Kia EV6 (likely $79,000) and variants
- Kia Niro (likely $71,000)
- Mercedes EQC (likely $151,000+), EQA, EQB, EQS and EQV
- Polestar 2 (likely $69,000) and variants
- Porsche Taycan (likely $176,000+) and variants
- Volvo XC40 (likely $78,000+) and C40
Fact sheets
Check out new models as they appear on the AEVA Fact Sheets.
How can I charge my EV?
At home
- a standard power point with a charging cable, or
- a dedicated charging outlet
- without electric power at your parking space, use public chargers
Out and about
- around town use the growing network of public chargers
- on longer trips, use the expanding rapid charger network
- use PlugShare to find nearby public chargers
Who are we?
We are the ACT Branch of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association representing electric vehicle owners and enthusiasts.
To get involved with AEVA
- explore this website
- come to our friendly meetings where you can share information about technical issues and driver experiences
- join AEVA by visiting this page
- join our Facebook group
- visit our public Facebook page