Best Chinese Electric Cars in Australia 2026

China builds electric cars from the ground up rather than converting petrol models, and it shows in the value: more range, more equipment and sharper prices than almost anything from the established brands. In Australia that has translated into Chinese EVs dominating the affordable end of the market. Here are the best of them in 2026, by category, with links to our full reviews. For the wider picture across petrol and hybrid too, see our best Chinese cars guide.

Best premium Chinese EV: Zeekr 7X

The Zeekr 7X is the Chinese EV that finally feels genuinely premium, with up to 615km of range and a cabin that shames cars costing far more, from $57,900. Read the full Zeekr 7X review.

Best value mid-size EV: BYD Sealion 7

The BYD Sealion 7 undercuts the Tesla Model Y by thousands while offering a bigger battery and up to 502km of range, from $49,990. See the Sealion 7 review or the Sealion 7 vs Model Y comparison.

Best cheap electric SUV: Geely EX5 / Leapmotor B10

For affordable electric motoring, the Geely EX5 (from $41,990, up to 430km) and the Leapmotor B10 (from $38,990, and among the safest affordable EVs on sale) lead the way. The Chery E5 is another strong budget electric SUV. Read the Geely EX5 review and Leapmotor B10 review.

Best small electric car: BYD Dolphin / MG4

If you want a small electric hatch, the BYD Dolphin and MG4 remain the value benchmarks, both well under $40,000 and ideal for city commuting.

Cheapest electric car overall: BYD Atto 1

The BYD Atto 1 is the cheapest EV on sale in Australia at around $23,990 plus on-road costs, a city hatch that finally makes electric cheaper than many petrol equivalents. See our cheapest electric cars guide for the full budget ranking.

The quick verdict

If money is no object among the Chinese EVs, the Zeekr 7X is the one to drive. For the best all-round value, the BYD Sealion 7. For the cheapest way into a decent electric SUV, the Geely EX5 or Leapmotor B10. And if you just want the lowest price, the BYD Atto 1. The main trade-off across all of them is resale, still maturing versus established brands, so factor that in if you do not keep cars long. Filter by range, price and body style in our car directory.