Best Electric Hatchbacks

Cupra Born
With a long range, unique styling, generous standard equipment and European appeal, the new Cupra Born is quite possibly the easiest electric vehicle to recommend in the current zero-emissions market.
But with a sharp price that hovers tantalisingly close to equivalent petrol-powered premium small hatchbacks, perhaps even more exciting is its indication that EV price parity is on the horizon.

Nissan Leaf
Nissan’s Leaf is starting to feel its age, but the new e+ has turned back the clock – for a hefty price.

Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 doesn’t quite go to the full extent of Muji’s ‘no-brand’ policy, but it certainly does inject the market with competitive quality, performance and design without shouting about it. Polestar’s first Australian offering is the true quiet achiever.

Mercedes-AMG EQS
EQS blasts Mercedes-AMG into a brilliant electric era.
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Hyundai Inster: First local drive of the sub-compact EV aimed at city dwellers
Hyundai’s smallest EV has had a strange genesis, but the results are well worthwhile.
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Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology: First local drive of new all-electric G-Wagen
Why the all-electric G-Class is a dizzying combination of tradition and technology, as Wheels discovered on a first test drive.
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MGS5 EV: First Australian drive of dynamic new small electric SUV
MG launches its second small electric SUV, which builds on to the ZS EV it replaces with a new platform and a larger size. Is it a force to be reckoned with?
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Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ SUV: Long-term loan, report #1
Tasmania is an EV-friendly place to begin our stretch with the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ SUV
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Volvo EX40: A closer look at Wheels Best Small SUV 2025, Electric
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Smart #1: The small electric SUV with Mercedes heritage
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Hyundai Ioniq 9: All-electric, seven-seat ‘king’ of the Hyundai chessboard coming soon
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MG4: Looking for the ideal second car?