Australia’s 2026 EV Rollout Crystallizes With Key Specs, Prices and Timing
Fresh specifications with timing updates set expectations for notable models from city cars to large SUVs.
Overview
- BMW details its new iX3 50 xDrive on the Neue Klasse platform with dual motors rated at 345kW and 645Nm and a claimed 0–100km/h time of 4.9 seconds.
- Mazda Australia targets a sub-$55,000 starting price for the Mazda 6e, quoting a 190kW single-motor setup and a driving range of over 500km.
- Porsche’s Cayenne Electric is slated for a second-half 2026 debut in Australia, with reported Turbo Electric figures of about 805kW, 1500Nm and a 2.5-second 0–100km/h run.
- Cadillac is preparing the Vistiq, a highly specified three-row electric SUV aimed at the large luxury segment, with Australian launch plans reported but not yet fully detailed.
- Nissan’s third-generation Leaf is due locally within the 2026 Japanese fiscal year, with a reported single-charge range of up to 604km.