So far, 2026 has been a big year for new electric vehicle releases. Thanks to many factors, including the current fuel crisis brought on by the Middle East conflict, there’s a clear appetite from Australian new car buyers for EVs and every major manufacturer offers at least one in its line-up (or has one coming soon).

But 2026 is only just over a quarter done, with plenty of more new metal due on Australian shores. Here are 10 we’re looking forward to:

1) Honda Super-One

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Due: Second half of 2026
Price (est.): Under $40,000 driveaway
Drivetrain: Front-mounted single-motor, 47kW (74kW in boost mode), 29.6kWh battery
Range: 205km (in Europe; Australian figures TBC)

Even though it’s only a tiny city car, and even though it only makes just 47kW of power, one of the electric cars we’re most looking forward in what remains of 2026 is the Honda Super-One. The Super-One is actually Honda‘s first electric vehicle to launch locally, and while it won’t be the biggest car on the market, we think it’s going to be an absolute hoot to drive. It’s also going to be as practical as its tiny dimensions will allow, as Honda’s ‘Magic Seats’ that fold up or completely flat will be standard.

2) Geely EX2

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Due: Third quarter of 2026
Price (est.): Under $30,000 plus on-road costs
Drivetrain: Rear-mounted single motor, up to 85kW, up to 40kWh battery
Range: Up to 410km (in China, Australian figures TBC)

The BYD Atto 1 certainly shocked us when it launched locally priced from just $23,990 plus on-road costs, but it could have a real challenge on its hands when the Geely EX2 launches in the third quarter. In 2025, the EX2 was China’s best-selling car, and it has real potential to be priced under $30,000 before on-road costs – maybe even below $25,000, like its arch rival. A 40kWh battery provides a range of up to 410km in China, while performance will be reasonable at up to 85kW of power.

3) BMW iX3

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Due: July 2026
Price: From $109,900 plus on-road costs (for initial 50 xDrive model)
Drivetrain: Dual-motor all-wheel drive, 345kW, 108.7kWh battery
Range: Up to 805km (WLTP) in Europe

The BMW iX3 is one of the most important BMW models ever as it ushers in a brand new styling theme for the brand, dubbed the Neue Klasse. Australian pricing starts at $109,900 plus on-road costs for the launch 50 xDrive variant, which is a model that is rated at up to 805km of range in Europe (WLTP) thanks to its large 108.7kWh battery. Both cheaper 40 and more expensive M variants will be offered later down the track, potentially before the end of 2026.

4) MGS6

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Due: TBC
Price (est.): Around $55,000 plus on-road costs
Drivetrain: Rear-mounted single or dual-motor, up to 266kW, 77kWh battery
Range: Up to 530km (WLTP) in Europe

The MGS5 is quite an impressive small electric SUV, and MG is building on that with a larger body and more power to make the MGS6. Confirmed for Australia but with no launch timing given as yet, the MGS6 will compete with the plethora of electric medium SUVs like the popular Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7. No pricing has been given yet, but considering MG’s typically sharp value, we’re expecting it to be priced in the mid-$50,000 bracket when it launches.

5) Toyota HiLux BEV

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Due: Second quarter of 2026
Price: From $74,990 plus on-road costs
Drivetrain: Dual-motor, 144kW, 59.2kWh battery
Range: 315km (NEDC)

It’s not just electric SUVs and sedans being released in Australia in 2026, but electric utes as well. The first serious attempt at an electric ute locally is the Toyota HiLux BEV, which trades the regular HiLux’s 2.8-litre turbo-diesel for a new dual-motor electric set up and a 59.2kWh battery. The maximum claimed range is 315km on the NEDC cycle, and pricing starts at $74,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level SR model, which is almost $17,000 more expensive than the diesel model.

6) Mazda 6e

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Due: Around July 2026
Price: From $49,990 plus on-road costs
Drivetrain: Rear-mounted single motor, 190kW, 78kWh battery
Range: 560km (WLTP)

Mazda‘s first ever electric car built from the ground up is the Mazda 6e, which is due in local showrooms by the middle of 2026. Based on Chinese partner Changan’s Deepal SL03, the 6e picks up where the old Mazda6 left off as its largest sedan, but it’s now fully electric. Priced from under $50,000 plus on-road costs, the 6e will be offered in GT and Atenza forms, with a 78kWh battery providing a driving range of up to 560km.

7) Mazda CX-6e

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Due: Around September 2026
Price: From $53,990 plus on-road costs
Drivetrain: Rear-mounted single motor, 190kW, 78kWh battery
Range: UP to 484km (WLTP)

Mazda‘s second electric car release for 2026 is the CX-6e, which uses the same mechanicals as the 6e sedan above, but adds a taller and more practical body. Pricing starts from just $53,990 plus on-road costs, which is less than the top-spec petrol CX-5 it will share showrooms with, and both lower-spec GT and upper-spec Akera models will be offered. It’s also the first Mazda to be sold locally with cameras for mirrors, which is standard on the Akera.

8) Polestar 5

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Due: From July 2026
Price: From $171,100 plus on-road costs
Drivetrain: Dual-motor, up to 650kW, 112kWh battery
Range: Up to 678km (WLTP)

Polestar‘s flagship model was revealed in 2025 as the 5 grand tourer, with impressive performance and range statistics. A dual-motor drivetrain is standard with up to 650kW of power in the Performance model, and a 112kWh battery gives a range of up to 678km (WLTP). The 5 isn’t cheap, with pricing started at $171,100 plus on-road costs, but it is very well equipped and is one of the best-looking new car releases for 2026.

9) Subaru Uncharted

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Due: From July 2026
Price (est.): From around $50,000 plus on-road costs
Drivetrain: Dual-motor, 252kW, 74.7kWh battery
Range: 522km (WLTP)

At the time of writing, Subaru only has one EV on offer in Australia but by the third quarter of 2026, the brand will offer three with the larger Trailseeker and smaller Uncharted joining the existing Solterra already on sale. Using the same platform as its siblings – and their Toyota twins – the Uncharted will only be offered locally in 252kW all-wheel drive form with a 74.7kWh battery for up to 522km of WLTP range. Pricing is yet to be announced, but we guess that it will start in the $50,000 bracket before on-road costs, giving it a nice buffer to the Solterra, which stats at $63,990 +ORC.

10) Denza Z9 GT

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Due: From the third quarter of 2026
Price (est.): Around $100,000 plus on-road costs
Drivetrain: Dual-motor, around 850kW, 102kWh or 122kW battery
Range: Up to 1036km (in China – Australian figures TBC)

The next step in BYD‘s premium arm Denza‘s local sales is the Z9 GT, which is a large, luxurious and very powerful electric wagon. Pricing is expected to start at over $100,000 and in China at least, a dual-motor set up making around 850kW of power mated to a battery up to 122kW is available, but smaller battery and plug-in hybrid versions are also available. The 0-100km/h sprint takes as little as 2.7 seconds, making it one of the quickest cars available. And: it’s a wagon!