New electric vehicles coming to Australia in 2022

Which new electrical automobiles are coming to Australia this yr?

It is an essential query, as a result of rising gas costs and the prominence of battery electrical automobiles (BEVs) as a hot-button federal election situation might play into Jaguar’s prediction that two-thirds of Australians can be driving electrical automobiles by 2028.

Look to any main motor present, and far of what you see in the way in which of innovation centres round electrical energy. The electrical automobile is right here to remain, and its development follows an exponential path.

It is one thing automobile producers in Australia are nicely conscious of, and a commensurate variety of new electrical automobiles are due in Australia within the subsequent 12 months, from manufacturers like Audi, BMW, Ford, Nissan and others.

Listed here are the brand new EV fashions which have lately gone on sale or are slated to reach in 2022.

NOTE: To see all the brand new automobiles coming to Australia this yr, try our 2022 New Car Calendar story right here.

Audi RS E-Tron GT

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Constructed on the identical platform because the Porsche Taycan, the Audi RS e-Tron GT is the primary Audi RS mannequin to go totally electrical, skipping the plug-in hybrid stage altogether and beating hi-po rivals BMW M and Mercedes-AMG to market with emissions-free motoring.

Energy comes from a high-energy 83.7kWh (93kWh gross) battery, which feeds two synchronous motors – a 175kW motor powers the entrance axle and is shared with the common e-Tron GT, however the rear is bigger and extra highly effective, at 335kW. Similar to the Taycan, there’s a two-speed transmission on the rear axle, and a concentrate on coasting somewhat than recuperation to increase battery vary.

Cost instances may also be equal to the Taycan, with a most DC charging capability of 270kW, for a theoretical 100 kilometres of driving vary in 5 minutes. A 50kW DC charger boosts the battery from 5 to 80 per cent in round 1.5 hours, or a 22kW AC charger from 0-100 per cent in round 4.5 hours.

The 2022 Audi RS E-Tron GT Australian specs have been introduced, with pricing set to begin from $249,700 earlier than on-road prices when it arrives right here in September.

BMW i4

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BMW’s first-ever i4 is scheduled to launch in Australia in March 2022 with two variants – the eDrive 340 and i4 M50 (pictured), the primary all-electric M automobile to look in BMW’s long-running efficiency line.

The i4 mid-size electric luxury sedan will rival the Tesla Model 3 within the Australian market, although the BMW can be dearer.

The entry-level eDrive40 will carry a worth of $99,900 earlier than choices and on-road prices. The most affordable Tesla Mannequin Three is currently priced at $59,990 earlier than ORC.

The M50 can be priced at $124,900 earlier than on-road prices. It is a huge margin over the top-spec Tesla Mannequin Three Efficiency, which lately dropped to $90,900.

Each automobiles use fifth-generation BMW eDrive know-how, with an 84kWh battery able to 200kW DC charging.

The eDrive40 contains a single electrical motor sending 250kW/420Nm to the rear wheels, with a driving vary of 590km. The 0-100km/h is achieved in 5.7 seconds.

The M50 as an alternative makes use of two motors, powering each the entrance and rear axles for a 400kW/795Nm output and a 3.9-second dash to 100km/h. Its driving vary is diminished to 510km per cost.

For the Australian market, each fashions will use adaptive M suspension and 19-inch wheels as normal.

BYD Atto 3

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The Atto Three is a compact SUV that may go into battle with its Chinese language compatriot, the MG ZS EV, at the moment within the technique of getting a facelift, vary increase and important specification enchancment.

BYD’s native distributor, EVDirect, has launched its long-awaited first mass-market EV in two front-wheel-drive flavours, the 50kWh battery-equipped Atto 3, which has a base retail worth of $44,381, and the 60kWh, which begins at $47,381.

BYD’s ‘Blade’ battery powers each variations. The 50kWh has a WLTP vary of 320 kilometres and the 60kWh 420km.

Each are powered by a single 150kW/310Nm electrical motor up entrance, and the Atto Three will speed up to 100km/h in a claimed 7.Three seconds.

The Atto Three is accessible to order now with a $1000 refundable deposit at evdirect.com.au

BYD Han

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BYD has already began taking Australian orders for its Han luxury sedan, however is but to substantiate an official launch date.

Australian distributor Nexport has already demonstrated the Tesla Model S rival throughout the nation, although the very fact it is a left-hand-drive model suggests it might nonetheless be a while earlier than we see manufacturing of Aussie-bound automobiles.

The road-up features a long-range model with a claimed 605km driving vary and an all-wheel-drive high-performance EV able to accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.

Expertise consists of the Han’s lithium iron phosphate ‘Blade Battery’ by which the cells are immediately built-in into the automobile’s construction – releasing up area and offering extra structural rigidity, in addition to security, within the occasion of an accident.

Cupra Born

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Volkswagen’s Spanish Cupra brand is getting into the Australian market with a spread of automobiles together with its Born electric hatchback, which is predicted to promote right here for lower than $55,000.

Cupra Australia has but to disclose which Born variants it is going to import, with abroad choices at the moment together with two 58kWh automobiles with 150kW/350Nm and 170kW/350Nm motors, and a 77kWh model with a WLTP-rated driving vary of round 540 kilometres.

In January 2022, the first local Born arrived for testing, forward of a launch anticipated to happen in late 2022.

Ford E-Transit

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The fully-electric model of Ford’s iconic Transit van, the E-Transit, is predicted to reach in mid-2022.

Underneath the pores and skin is a 68kWh battery, which powers the E-Transit’s 198kW and 430Nm electrical motor, making it essentially the most highly effective Transit on provide in Australia.

It’s hoped its 317 kilometre driving vary will swimsuit a majority of city business companies.

That includes each AC and DC charging, the E-Transit’s 11.Three kW on-board charger is able to delivering a 100 per cent cost in as much as 8.2 hours – whereas a 15 to 80 per cent state of cost is achievable in 34 minutes when utilising 115kW DC fast-charging.

Genesis Electrified G80

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Based mostly within the new-generation Genesis G80 luxurious sedan, the Electrified G80 swaps petrol drivetrains for a pair of electrical motors mounted on the entrance and rear to ship a mixed 272kW and 700Nm.

In response to Genesis it is going to have a 0-100km/h time of simply 4.9 seconds, and a driving vary of 500km.

Anticipated it to reach in early 2022 with a price ticket above $110,000.

Genesis Electrified GV70

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Based mostly on the Genesis GV70 SUV, the Electrified GV70 retains its inside combustion engine-powered sibling’s styling and parts – however with a pair of electrical motors positioned on every axle, offering as much as 360kW of energy in ‘increase mode’.

Every motor develops 160kW and 350Nm when in its regular driving mode, with the mixed 700Nm of torque and 360kW propelling the SUV from Zero to 100kmh in 4.5 seconds in its strongest guise.

It is anticipated to reach in Australia in the course of the first half of 2022.

GWM Ora

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Ora is definitely the identify of Nice Wall Motors’ (GWM) EV sub-brand and will ship fashions Down Underneath as a part of the carmaker’s plans to increase its portfolio past its eponymous utes and Haval SUVs.

The Chinese language motoring large has issued patents in Australia for various Ora fashions, together with the all-electric Volkswagen Beetle-inspired Ora Cat, which can be launched within the UK subsequent yr, confirming it is going to be manufactured in right-hand-drive.

GWM Ora Europe CEO Xianghua Qiao instructed Wheels the carmaker is eyeing an entry into the Australian market.

“GWM already has a presence in Australia, and it relies upon available on the market’s growth. Possibly sooner or later we are able to see Ora on Australian streets.”

The feedback solidify statements made by the company in June 2021, which recommended Ora fashions may very well be right here as quickly as 2022.

As with the remainder of the Ora vary, anticipate sharp pricing – the delightfully named Ora Good Cat, which is at the moment offered in China, sells for lower than AU$35,000.

Kia EV6

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The EV6 is Kia’s priciest mannequin, starting from $67,990 before on-road costs.

It is beginning worth brings it inside consideration vary of the favored Tesla Model 3, whereas massively undercutting its cousin the Hyundai Ioniq 5 – which has thus far been provided solely in an costly, high-specification grade.

Nonetheless, just like the Ioniq 5 – and in contrast to the Mannequin 3 – availability of the EV6 is extraordinarily restricted, with solely 500 making their approach to Australia within the new electrical automobile’s first allocation.

Kia’s first bespoke battery-electric mannequin, the EV6 is the primary of 11 devoted electrical automobiles to come back from the South Korean carmaker over the following 5 years.

A flagship GT grade has been confirmed, however will not be out there till in a while within the mannequin’s lifecycle.

Kia Niro EV

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Based mostly on the 2019 HabaNiro idea, the second-generation Niro has been penned to line up with the remainder of Kia’s present mannequin vary, with the he recent ‘tiger-face’ grille design to the ‘heartbeat’ daytime-running lights as seen on the Sportage.

What is not new is its underpinnings – it is understood the 2022 mannequin will trip on the identical platform and powertrain choices as its predecessor, with tweaks to the deployment of its energy being the important thing distinction.

It is anticipated the primary variations of the Niro, which may also embrace hybrid and PHEV variants, can be launched worldwide within the second half of 2022.

Mercedes-Benz EQB

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The EQB shares a lot of its primary structure, physique, and inside with the versatile GLB SUV lineup however has been modified to accommodate the floor-mounted battery pack.

Australia is more likely to obtain a front-wheel-drive 140kW/375Nm EQB 250 mannequin and a top-of-the-range EQB 350 4MATIC, which options two motors that produce a mixed 215kW/520Nm. Every variant is powered by 66.5kWh battery that within the EQB 350 brings a spread of up 420km.

Pricing in Europe sees the EQB variants appeal to a 13 % premium over their GLB equivalents, which if utilized right here will see the EQB 250 and EQB 350 priced round $72,000 and $90,000 respectively.

The EQB has been confirmed for a 2022 arrival, although when precisely stays unclear.

Mercedes-Benz EQE

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Proven on the 2021 Munich motor present, Benz’s newest EV mannequin will launch with the EQE 350 – a rear-wheel-drive, 215kW sedan with a 90kWh battery that is stated to take it so far as 660km on the WLTP cycle.

Whereas the EQE relies on the identical EA2 EV platform because the bigger EQS, its wheelbase is 90mm shorter and its total size is just like that of the present CLS four-door.

The EQE will begin rolling out throughout the globe in the course of the second half of 2022, with Mercedes-Benz Australia confirming it is going to land Down Underneath on the identical time.

Mercedes-Benz EQV

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As the electrical model of the luxurious V-Class people-mover, the EQV provides a pure-electric driving vary of round 355 kilometres from a single cost (WLTP cycle), due to a 90kWh lithium-ion battery pack, with a 150kW/362Nm electrical motor powering the entrance wheels.

Charging from zero to 100 per cent utilizing an 11kW Wallbox takes round 10 hours, whereas a top-up from 10 to 80 per cent utilizing a 110kW fast-charger might be achieved in roughly 45 minutes.

It’s anticipated to reach in Australia across the center of 2022.

Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer

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The people-mover model of the eVito panel van is designed to be used as a taxi or resort shuttle bus.

It makes use of the identical powertrain because the EQV and has a barely increased driving vary of round 360km (WLTP).

Just like the EQV, it’s anticipated to reach in Australia across the center of 2022.

2022 MG ZS EV

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Australia’s most cost-effective EV is coming with an eagerly anticipated replace, which ought to make it even higher worth.

Sporting a distinguished grille-less fascia with new LED headlights and daytime-running gentle signature, the 2022 MG ZS EV will carry an upgraded powertrain with the 44kWh battery pack changed with a 72kWh unit – able to a claimed 440 kilometres on the WLTP take a look at cycle.

MG Australia CEO Peter Ciao lately reconfirmed it is going to arrive earlier than Could 2022.

2022 Nissan Leaf

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The up to date Leaf good points a recent look up to date superior driving and security options corresponding to ProPILOT, and infotainment tech corresponding to an improved onboard NissanConnect system.

It’s provided with two battery choices, that ship as much as 385 kilometres (WLTP) of driving vary within the Leaf e+.

Anticipate it to reach within the second half of 2022.

Polestar 2

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The Polestar 2 has gone on sale to the Australian public after reservations first opened late final yr.

It is available in three variants locally – Customary Vary Single Motor ($59,900), Lengthy Vary Single Motor ($64,900) and Lengthy Vary Twin Motor ($69,900), all costs are earlier than on-road prices.

The Customary Vary Single Motor produces 165kW and 330Nm from its 64kWh battery, with a quoted driving vary of as much as 440km (WLTP cycle).

A mid-range Polestar 2 Lengthy Vary Single Motor prices $64,990 earlier than on-road prices and is able to travelling as much as 540km with its 78kWh battery and 170kW/330Nm electrical motor.

The $69,900 Lengthy Vary Twin Motor options an electrical motor on every axle to provide 300kW and 660Nm. It has a quoted driving vary of as much as 480km and is the quickest Polestar 2 mannequin with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.7 seconds. This compares with 7.Four seconds for the Single Motor variants.

Skoda Enyaq

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Skoda is about to carry its Enyaq iV electrical SUV to Australia – with its arrival being a case of “when” somewhat than “if”.

In response to a consultant of the Czech marque’s native arm, the mannequin, which beforehand hasn’t been confirmed for our market, is on the playing cards and an announcement is likely to be made in early 2022 with the primary arrivals presumably occurring throughout the identical yr.

Though it’s not but identified which variants might come right here, in the UK it is offered in five guises – ranging from the entry-level Enyaq 60 producing 132kW/310Nm and a most driving vary of 507km for round $60,000 earlier than on-road prices, and topping out with the Enyaq 80X Sportline able to 150kW/310Nm, capable of journey 684km and priced at $87,500 excluding on-road prices.

Tesla Mannequin Y

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It is all the time troublesome to place a definitive date on new Tesla fashions, however it appears like we are able to anticipate the small SUV to reach in Australia some in 2022 now that right-hand-drive variations are being produced in China.

Some examples of the Tesla Model Y SUV have landed in Australia, based on Tesla tracker VedaPrime, which reported three are actually on our shores for testing, every representing the out there Customary Vary Plus, Lengthy Vary and Efficiency variants.

Anticipated to go on sale for roughly $5000 greater than the Mannequin Three Customary Vary Plus – which recently received a price drop to simply beneath $60,000 – the Mannequin Y will characteristic related spec to the sedan, however in a taller, extra spacious physique, packing a 190kW motor on the rear axle in base trim.

Toyota bZ

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After main the way in which with hybrid and hydrogen automobiles, Toyota took a very long time to affix the BEV celebration, however it’s about to take action with a Kluger-sized mannequin constructed on a bespoke e-TNGA EV platform developed with Subaru.

Due on sale someday across the center of 2022, the bZ will embrace front- and all-wheel-drive variants with a single 150kW motor within the FWD mannequin and two 80kW motors within the AWD for a complete of 160kW.

Toyota claims a 0-100km/h time of 8.Four seconds for the FWD model and seven.7 seconds for the AWD.

Each variations will pack a 71.4kWh battery system, with 500km and 460km ranges for the FWD and AWD variants respectively.

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