Best Long-Range EVs in Australia
For drivers who regularly travel long distances or live where public charging is sparse, range is everything. These are the EVs that go furthest on a single charge — all rated 450 km+ WLTP.
Tesla
Model 3
6 variants
From
$54,900
to $80,900
Range
702 km
≈ 14 commutes
DC Charge
250 kW
fast
Polestar
5
2 variants
From
$157,705
to $174,628
Range
670 km
≈ 14 commutes
DC Charge
250 kW
fast
IM
IM5
3 variants
From
$60,990
to $80,990
Range
655 km
≈ 13 commutes
DC Charge
396 kW
fast
Polestar
2
6 variants
From
$62,400
to $85,400
Range
654 km
≈ 13 commutes
DC Charge
205 kW
fast
Audi
Q6 e-tron
2 variants
From
$99,900
to $110,000
Range
641 km
≈ 13 commutes
DC Charge
270 kW
fast
Mercedes-Benz
EQE
3 variants
From
$136,600
to $194,100
Range
631 km
≈ 13 commutes
DC Charge
173 kW
fast
BMW
i7
3 variants
From
$297,900
to $344,900
Range
625 km
≈ 13 commutes
DC Charge
195 kW
fast
Polestar
4
2 variants
From
$78,500
to $88,350
Range
620 km
≈ 13 commutes
DC Charge
200 kW
fast
Buying guide
WLTP vs real-world range
WLTP figures are measured under ideal lab conditions. At 110 km/h on the highway with air conditioning, expect 75–85% of the WLTP number. A car rated at 600 km WLTP realistically delivers around 450–510 km on a mixed highway run. Plan your road trips using the real-world estimate.
Range and charging speed work together
A 700 km range car that charges at 75 kW DC will spend more time at chargers than a 550 km car that charges at 200 kW. For road trips, the combination of range and charging speed (10–80% time) matters more than range alone.
NMC chemistry and charging habits
Most long-range EVs use NMC batteries, which prefer to stay below 80% for daily use. Set your daily charge limit to 80% and only charge to 100% the night before a long trip.