Range is the first question most people ask about an electric car, and the answer on a brochure is not always the answer on a highway. This guide ranks the longest range electric cars on sale in Australia by the WLTP figure each manufacturer publishes, then tells you what to check before you treat that number as your own.
We checked every range figure on the manufacturer's own Australian website, configurator or official brochure between 5 and 8 October 2026. Where a brand does not publish a figure for a grade, we left it out rather than guess. That makes this ranking a floor, not a ceiling: a few premium models may claim more, but we only list numbers we could confirm at the source.
The short answer
Longest range we could verify: the Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range, at 750km WLTP.
Best long range under $65,000 before on-road costs: the same Model 3 at $61,900 plus on-road costs, with the Kia EV4 Earth (612km, $62,990 on Kia's tool) the nearest rival on both range and price.
Best long range for a big family: the Hyundai IONIQ 9, a three-row SUV rated at 600km WLTP.
Cheapest way into 570km or more: the base Model 3 RWD at $45,900 plus on-road costs, rated at 572km.
The ranking: longest range first
1. Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD: 750km WLTP. $61,900 plus on-road costs on Tesla's Australian configurator on 8 October 2026. Tesla lists 5.2 seconds from 0 to 100km/h and a 201km/h top speed. Delivery was quoted as October to November 2026.
2. Polestar 3: up to 647km WLTP. Polestar's page quotes this figure for the Dual motor and gives no range for the other variants, so treat it as the best case. See our Polestar 3 directory page.
3. Polestar 4: up to 620km WLTP. Polestar's page quotes this for the Rear motor variant, and the 400V architecture is stated. We covered the local pricing in our Polestar 4 price news. Directory page: Polestar 4.
4. Kia EV4 Earth and GT-Line: 612km WLTP. The 81.4kWh battery grades. The cheaper Air gets the smaller 58.3kWh pack and 456km. Kia's build and price tool showed $62,990 for the Earth on 6 October 2026. See Kia EV4 and our electric sedan comparison.
5. Kia EV3 Air Long Range: 604km WLTP. Kia quotes 563km for the Earth and GT-Line grades and 436km for the Air Standard Range. Kia also says the Air Standard Range can charge from 10 to 80 per cent in about 29 minutes on a 350kW charger. See Kia EV3 and our Kia EV3 Earth review.
6. Hyundai IONIQ 9: 600km WLTP. A 110.3kWh battery, 314kW and 700Nm, and a 2,500kg braked tow rating, from Hyundai's Australian spec sheet. See IONIQ 9 and our IONIQ 9 review.
7. Tesla Model 3 RWD: 572km WLTP. The entry car at $45,900 plus on-road costs, 6.2 seconds to 100km/h.
8. Hyundai IONIQ 5: up to 570km WLTP. The 84kWh grades. Hyundai rates the other grades at 530km and 495km. See IONIQ 5.
9. BYD Seal Premium: 570km WLTP. An 82.56kWh battery and 230kW, at $52,990 plus on-road costs on BYD's configurator on 6 October 2026. The Performance AWD is rated at 520km. See BYD Seal.
10. Mazda 6e GT: 560km WLTP. A 78kWh battery and 190kW, at $52,990 drive-away nationally on Mazda's offer on 6 October 2026. Mazda lists a 30 to 80 per cent charge in 15 minutes. See Mazda 6e.
Price bases differ by brand, so compare them with care. Tesla, BYD and Kia quote before on-road costs or as a recommended price, while Mazda quotes drive-away. Drive-away figures also vary by state.
What WLTP range actually means
WLTP is the laboratory test Australia uses for the number on the window sticker. It is a consistent way to compare cars, and it is the figure we rank by. It is not a promise.
Three things pull the real number down. Sustained highway speed at 110km/h uses far more energy than the mixed driving in the test. Cold weather reduces battery output and the cabin heater draws power. Towing a caravan or trailer cuts range sharply, and the exact loss depends on weight and aerodynamics. Our towing guide covers verified tow ratings, and the manufacturers we checked say plainly that towing shortens range.
A sensible rule: take the WLTP figure, then plan your longest regular leg to fit inside about two thirds of it. That leaves room for headwinds, hills and a charger that is out of order.
Range is not the whole story
Charging speed matters as much as battery size on a long trip. A 600km car that charges slowly can cost you more time than a 500km car that charges fast. The Kia EV4 and EV3 quote about 29 to 31 minutes for 10 to 80 per cent on a 350kW charger, and Mazda quotes 15 minutes for 30 to 80 per cent. Check the peak charge rate for the exact grade and then check which networks near your usual routes can deliver it.
Most Australian owners charge at home overnight and rarely need the headline range. If your daily drive is under 60km, a 450km car is plenty and you can spend the saving elsewhere. Our cheapest EVs guide and EV vs petrol guide cover the cost side.
Which one for which buyer
For maximum range at a reasonable price, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range is the clear pick on the figures we could verify. It is the only car here above 700km.
For a family that wants space and range together, the IONIQ 9 is the one. It is the only three-row car in this ranking.
For the best range on a tighter budget, look at the Kia EV3 Air Long Range, which reaches 604km from a compact body.
For a premium badge with 600km or more, the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 both qualify, though Polestar publishes a single best case figure for each, so ask your dealer for the grade you are buying.
What we left out and why
We did not list any car whose manufacturer page did not state a WLTP range for the specific grade. That includes some premium and Chinese models that other outlets quote at very high numbers. If a brand publishes a verified figure that beats the ones above, we will add it to this guide. All figures were checked on 8 October 2026 unless a date is given above.
