If you're thinking about buying an electric car, this information may help you choose the best model and charging options for your lifestyle. Join the electric vehicle ‘EVolution’ and help lead the way for a cleaner, more energy-efficient future.
In 2018 alone, more than 2.2 million new plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) were registered globally. The motoring future for Queensland and Australia is inevitable.

The running costs of EVs are much lower than for petrol cars. The electricity to charge an EV works out to be approximately one third as much per kilometer than buying petrol for a similar sized vehicle. (source: pge.com)

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Select your current car and compare it to a range of electric cars available today.


Calculate your fuel savings
Tariffs are at the current gazetted rates and include GST. For more information talk to your electricity retailer.
Tariff 11 Residential is the most common tariff for electricity usage in the home. For more on charging at home or work see Charging your electric vehicle.
Fuel efficiency data is only available for selected cars released from 2010 onwards. New car models are added every 3 months
Vehicle data sourced from the Green Vehicle Guide © Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development) 2014
Limited End-user licence provided by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development: You may print and reproduce views obtained from the Green Vehicle Guide data, retaining this notice, for your personal use only. The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development gives no warranty regarding the Green Vehicle Guide data's accuracy, completeness, currency or suitability for any particular purpose.
* Tariff 12A is based on the off-peak rate
^ Estimated savings are indicative only and may vary depending on the reliability of data provided by the Australian Government, driving conditions and vehicle performance etc.
Eco friendly
Electric vehicles are simply better for the environment

Less pollution
EVs emit ~66% less carbon dioxide compared to petrol/diesel vehicles.

Renewable energy
Electricity used to charge an EV can come from renewable sources like solar, wind and geothermal.

Eco-friendly materials
EVs trend towards more eco-friendly production and recyled or green materials.