The Tesla Model Y sets the benchmark, but you do not have to pay Model Y money to get a good mid-size electric SUV any more. These six give you the most car for the dollar in 2026, ranked from the sharpest price up. We have led with drive-away figures where the brand quotes them, because that is what you actually pay.
1. Kia EV5: the value benchmark
The Kia EV5 from $49,990 drive-away is the one to beat on value. A roomy family cabin, a real on-the-road price and a seven year warranty make it the safe value pick of the whole segment.
2. XPeng G6: the most tech per dollar
The XPeng G6 from $51,800 plus on-road costs pairs a low price with very fast charging and a high-tech cabin. If you want the longest features list for the least money, start here.
3. Deepal S07: the underdog bargain
The Deepal S07 from about $54,607 drive-away is the left-field value play, a well-equipped mid-size SUV from a newer brand that throws in a lot of standard gear to get noticed.
4. BYD Sealion 7: value with pace
The BYD Sealion 7 from $54,990 plus on-road costs adds genuine performance to the value equation, so you are not just buying cheap, you are buying quick.
5. Skoda Enyaq: value in build quality
The Skoda Enyaq from $55,990 drive-away spends its money where you feel it, on cabin practicality and solid European engineering, rather than on flash.
6. Toyota bZ4X: value in peace of mind
The Toyota bZ4X from $55,990 plus on-road costs is the value pick for buyers who want the Toyota dealer network and resale behind their first EV.
The value picks, side by side
| EV | From | Basis | | --- | --- | --- | | Kia EV5 | $49,990 | drive-away | | XPeng G6 | $51,800 | plus on-roads | | Deepal S07 | about $54,607 | drive-away | | BYD Sealion 7 | $54,990 | plus on-roads | | Skoda Enyaq | $55,990 | drive-away | | Toyota bZ4X | $55,990 | plus on-roads |
Prices at this end move monthly, so check the current drive-away figure on each model's page before you buy. For the quality-led rundown see our best mid-size electric SUVs guide, and for the outright cheapest EVs of any size our cheapest EVs in Australia compared.
