Luxury and performance EVs
The 29 premium and high-performance electric cars we track, from the Kia EV6 GT to the Porsche Taycan, with what they really cost to run and own.
How we decide
Luxury
Priced above the luxury car tax threshold for fuel-efficient cars, $91,661 in 2026–27. That's the government's own line. Only the part of the price above it is taxed, at 33% (worked out without GST). For example, a $120,000 EV is $28,339 over the line, so about $8,502 of its price is luxury car tax. See luxury car tax on EVs.
Performance
At least one version does 0–100 km/h in under 4 seconds (claimed). Most EVs feel quick, so we use a high bar: that's supercar territory a few years ago.
The cars
21 luxury, 16 performance (some are both). Cheapest first.
Performance figures, fastest first
Every version that does 0–100 km/h in under 4 seconds, with power, torque and drive.
| Car | 0–100 km/h | Power | Torque | Drive | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric | 2.5 s | 850 kW | 1,500 Nm | AWD | $259,900 |
| Porsche Taycan Turbo | 2.7 s | 650 kW | 940 Nm | AWD | $317,700 |
| Audi e-tron RS e-tron GT | 2.8 s | 630 kW | 865 Nm | AWD | $264,900 |
| Lotus Emeya R | 2.87 s | 675 kW | 985 Nm | AWD | $259,990 |
| Zeekr 7GT Performance AWD | 3.1 s | 500 kW | 790 Nm | AWD | TBC |
| IM5 Performance | 3.2 s | 572 kW | 802 Nm | AWD | $80,990 |
| MG Cyberster GT AWD | 3.2 s | 375 kW | 725 Nm | AWD | $115,000 |
| Porsche Macan Electric Turbo | 3.3 s | 470 kW | 1,130 Nm | AWD | $184,400 |
| IM6 Performance | 3.4 s | 572 kW | 802 Nm | AWD | $80,990 |
| Audi e-tron S e-tron GT | 3.4 s | 500 kW | 717 Nm | AWD | $209,900 |
| Kia EV6 GT AWD | 3.5 s | 478 kW | 770 Nm | AWD | $99,660 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 N | 3.5 s | 478 kW | 770 Nm | AWD | $115,000 |
| Zeekr X Performance AWD | 3.7 s | 315 kW | 543 Nm | AWD | $57,900 |
| Porsche Taycan 4S | 3.7 s | 440 kW | 710 Nm | AWD | $222,100 |
| Smart #5 Brabus | 3.8 s | 475 kW | 710 Nm | AWD | $73,900 |
| Zeekr 7X Performance AWD | 3.8 s | 475 kW | 710 Nm | AWD | $78,663 |
| Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor | 3.8 s | 400 kW | 686 Nm | AWD | $88,400 |
| BMW i5 M60 xDrive | 3.8 s | 442 kW | 820 Nm | AWD | $215,900 |
Makers' claimed figures, peak power with any boost or launch mode. Prices before on-road costs.
Running costs side by side
| Car | From | 0–100 km/h | Best range | Charging / week (NSW) | Luxury car tax in price* | Novated lease FBT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeekr X | $48,900 | 3.7 s | 440 km | $15.38 | None | Exempt |
| Smart #5 | $58,900 | 3.8 s | 590 km | $17.25 | None | Exempt |
| IM5 | $60,990 | 3.2 s | 655 km | $14.35 | None | Exempt |
| IM6 | $60,990 | 3.4 s | 555 km | $15.66 | None | Exempt |
| Zeekr 7X | $69,213 | 3.8 s | 615 km | $16.60 | None | Exempt |
| Kia EV6 | $72,660 | 3.5 s | 504 km | $13.78 | None | Exempt |
| Polestar 4 | $78,500 | 3.8 s | 610 km | $16.60 | None | Exempt now; 25% discount from Apr 2027 (proposed) |
| Kia EV9 | $97,000 | 6 s | 512 km | $16.60 | $1,602 | Not exempt |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $99,900 | – | 558 km | $15.00 | $2,472 | Not exempt |
| Volvo EX90 | $106,990 | 6.8 s | 570 km | $20.63 | $4,599 | Not exempt |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC electric | $112,000 | 4.3 s | 630 km | $16.04 | $6,102 | Not exempt |
| MG Cyberster | $115,000 | 3.2 s | 443 km | $15.75 | $7,002 | Not exempt |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 N | $115,000 | 3.5 s | 448 km | $19.88 | $7,002 | Not exempt |
| Polestar 3 | $118,420 | 5 s | 650 km | $17.72 | $8,028 | Not exempt |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $119,750 | 5.2 s | 600 km | $19.32 | $8,427 | Not exempt |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $122,000 | 5.3 s | 530 km | $17.72 | $9,102 | Not exempt |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $128,400 | 3.3 s | 654 km | $15.19 | $11,022 | Not exempt |
| Zeekr 009 | $135,900 | 4.5 s | 582 km | $18.29 | $13,272 | Not exempt |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV | $136,600 | 7.6 s | 558 km | $15.38 | $13,482 | Not exempt |
| BMW iX | $142,900 | 5.1 s | 602 km | $20.44 | $15,372 | Not exempt |
| BMW i5 | $155,900 | 3.8 s | 582 km | $15.47 | $19,272 | Not exempt |
| Porsche Cayenne Electric | $167,800 | 2.5 s | 642 km | $18.47 | $22,842 | Not exempt |
| Lotus Emeya | $189,990 | 2.87 s | 600 km | $18.29 | $29,499 | Not exempt |
| Audi e-tron GT | $209,900 | 2.8 s | 558 km | $18.29 | $35,472 | Not exempt |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $219,900 | – | 668 km | $17.54 | $38,472 | Not exempt |
| Porsche Taycan | $222,100 | 2.7 s | 640 km | $18.29 | $39,132 | Not exempt |
| Mercedes-Benz G 580 | $249,900 | 4.7 s | 473 km | $26.26 | $47,472 | Not exempt |
| BMW i7 | $306,900 | 4.8 s | 727 km | $16.22 | $64,572 | Not exempt |
| Zeekr 7GT | TBC | 3.1 s | 670 km | $14.07 | None | Check |
*Approximate, worked out from the starting price before on-road costs. Novated lease status is for the cheapest version; see our novated lease guide.
What do "on the road" and "cost to own" mean?
Before on-road costs (+ on-roads): the car's list price only. You pay extra government charges and dealer fees on top when you buy.
On-road costs: stamp duty, first year's registration, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, number plates and the dealer's delivery fee. They usually add $3,000–6,000 depending on the car and your state. Where a price is "before on-roads" we add about $4,000. See stamp duty and rego by state.
Drive-away: a price that already includes the on-road costs, so it's what you actually pay to drive the car home.
On the road price: the drive-away price, or the list price plus our on-road estimate.
Cost to own: everything you'd spend over the years you keep the car (5 unless you change it): the on the road price, plus a home wall charger for EVs (about $2,000, one-off), plus charging or fuel, scheduled servicing and tyres for every year. Divide it by the number of weeks to see what the car really costs you each week.
Not included: yearly rego renewals and insurance after the first year, finance interest, and what the car is worth when you sell it. These vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly, and resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.
Common questions
What counts as a luxury EV in Australia?
On EV Pick, any electric car priced above the luxury car tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, which is $91,661 in 2026–27. If a car costs more than that, it pays 33% tax on the part of the price above the line (worked out without GST). For example, a $120,000 EV is $28,339 over, which adds about $8,502 of tax.
What is the fastest EV you can buy in Australia?
Of the cars we track, the Audi RS e-tron GT (2.8 seconds claimed), Porsche Taycan Turbo (2.7 seconds) and Lotus Emeya R (2.9 seconds) are the quickest from 0 to 100 km/h.
Do luxury EVs get the novated lease FBT exemption?
No. The fringe benefits tax exemption only applies to EVs priced under the luxury car tax threshold ($91,661). Performance EVs under that price, like the Kia EV6 GT, are still exempt.
How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at October 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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