Top 5 EVs 2026: The Best Electric Cars in Australia

Ready to go electric but not sure which EV is actually worth buying in Australia right now? I tested five of the most talked-about electric cars on the market and scored each one on range, value, performance, and real-world usability to find the one that deserves your money in 2026. In this New Car Buyers Guide I cover the BYD Atto 2, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, Zeekr 7X, and Kia EV3. From the most affordable option on the list to the most thrilling to drive, we rank them all and name the one top pick that stands above the rest. Whether you are making the switch to electric for the first time or upgrading from an older EV, this guide cuts through the noise and tells you exactly what to buy. Subscribe for the latest advice, reviews and comparison tests 👍 https://www.youtube.com/user/carsaleschannel?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more advice? Explore the full New Car Buyer's Guide: https://www.carsales.com.au/new-car-buyers-guide?variant=2d682c92 STAY UP TO DATE AND CONNECT WITH US https://www.carsales.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/carsales.com.au https://www.instagram.com/carsalescomau/ https://www.tiktok.com/@carsalescomau carsales. Buy it. Sell it. Love it.® For over 25 years, carsales has been Australia’s go-to place for buying and selling vehicles - connecting people across the country with confidence and ease. So for expert reviews, comparison tests helpful advice and everything cars, Like and Subscribe to the official carsales YouTube channel today. https://www.youtube.com/user/carsaleschannel?sub_confirmation=1 #carsaleschannel #carsales