Coming soon: The next wave of exciting EVs headed for Australia including the Cupra Born, Volkswagen ID.4 and Toyota bZ4X

There’s been a rush of excitement around electric vehicles (EVs) in 2021, and 2022 promises even more.

But that doesn’t mean you should necessarily rush out and buy an EV, because there are several more exciting additions bound for Australia in the not-too-distant future.

Not that there’s anything wrong with the recently-added Hyundai Ioniq 5, Polestar 2 and Kia EV6, or the incoming Audi e-tron GT, BMW i4 and Genesis GV60 – they’re all fine choices for those looking for a new EV. It’s just we’ve decided to look a bit further ahead at some of the very exciting propositions that will likely expand your range of choices.

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We’re not looking into a crystal ball though; these are models that are all-but-certain to arrive Down Under by 2024 at the latest. These are vehicles that have already been revealed or confirmed for production overseas but we’re still awaiting official confirmation that they’ll be offered here for a variety of reasons.

Cupra Born

Volkswagen Group is fully committed to an electric future, but it’s taking longer than hoped to get its EVs Down Under. Which is why the first model from the German giant is likely to be from its Spanish brand, in the form of the Cupra Born.

Based on the Volkswagen ID.3 and its ‘MEB’ platform, the Born hatchback has the same option of single or dual motors, making it either rear- or all-wheel drive. The single motor model is good for 110kW, while the range-topping dual-motor will pack a 170kW/380Nm punch; which works for Cupra’s sporty image.

Expect the Born to arrive by late 2022, or early 2023 if the current global supply chain congestions drags on much longer.

Expect the Born to arrive by late 2022.

Volkswagen ID.3/ID.4

Speaking of Volkswagen, it will follow up the Born with its own ID.3 hatch and ID.4 mid-size SUV. Exactly when remains up in the air as the local arm fights for supply, but the last time CarsGuide spoke to local executives a 2023 on sale date was the target.

The ID.3 will give VW a rival to the likes of the Born, Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3.

While the delay does mean the company is at risk of missing out on the current state government EV incentives, Volkswagen will be hoping that its timing should mean it enters a more mature and accepting market in Australia.

The ID.3 will give VW a rival to the likes of the Born, Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model 3. While the ID.4 will compete against the Ioniq 5, EV6 and Tesla Model Y.

The ID.4 will compete against the Ioniq 5, EV6 and Tesla Model Y.

Skoda Enyaq iV

Not to be left out of the fun, Volkswagen’s other mainstream brand is also getting in on the EV action. The Skoda Enyaq is another ‘MEB’ based offering that blurs the line between hatch and SUV with its unique body shape.

Skoda is making a major push with the Enyaq, offering five different powertrain options all the way from its 109kW entry-level model up to a 225kW flagship RS version.

It’s expected to arrive either by later 2022 or in the first half of 2023 as supply is increased.

Skoda is making a major push with the Enyaq.

Audi Q4 e-tron

You may be noticing a theme so far, because this is another VW Group ‘MEB’ based model that’s been revealed and confirmed for Europe but is still yet to be officially locked in for Australia.

The Q4 e-tron would sit below the existing e-tron SUV in the German premium brand’s line-up, similar in size to current Q3. Like its related models from the other brands, Audi is planning to offer it with multiple powertrain options – the Q4 e-tron 35 with 125kW, the 40 with 150kW and the dual-motor 50 with 220kW.

Audi will offer the Q4 in both wagon and Sportback body variants.

Audi will also offer the Q4 in both wagon and Sportback body variants, in keeping with its current trend for SUVs.

Officially, Audi Australia is working on bringing the Q4 here, but it’s likely just a matter of timing. Given the repeated delays securing first the e-tron and now the e-tron GT, which resulted in multiple launch postponements, the company is probably just waiting until a supply can be locked in before announcing.

Still, with it already on sale overseas, it’s possible the Q4 could make it to local showrooms by the end of 2022, although sometime in 2023 is probably more likely.

Polestar 3

The Polestar 2 will be joined by the 3 in 2023.

The Chinese-owned Swedish brand revealed its expansion plans earlier this year, promising three all-new models by 2024. First up will be the Polestar 3, which is billed as a “luxury aero SUV” with the Porsche Cayenne as its clearly stated target.

Technical details are still light, but Polestar has said its next generation electric motors will be more powerful, boasting 450kW in rear-wheel drive models and 650kW when paired with all-wheel drive. It will be supported by a new 800v electrical architecture that will allow for faster charging.

The 3 is due to be revealed in 2022 and confirmed to arrive in Australian showrooms by early 2023.

Toyota bZ4X

Australia's most popular car brand is due to launch its first EV by the end of 2022 or early in 2023. While it may be awkwardly-named, bZ4X threatens to be the right car at the right time.

Toyota may have taken the lead of hybrid cars, but has taken a much slower approach with EVs and it could pay off, with its mid-size electric SUV set to arrive when market demand should be on the rise as EVs become more widely accepted.

The new model is the first of several planned EVs from the Japanese giant, based on its new e-TNGA platform. While detailed specifications aren’t available yet, it’s believed that like many of its rivals the bZ4X will be available with both a single motor, two-wheel drive and a dual-motor, all-wheel drive powertrain.

The bZ4X threatens to be the right car at the right time.

Kia EV6 GT

The hero model of Kia’s new EV6 range has already been revealed but it’s planned 2022 arrival has been pushed back to 2023. The EV6 GT will take-over from the Stinger as the halo model for the brand - with good reason.

The dual-motor, all-wheel drive machine will be the most powerful Kia ever with 430kW/740Nm. That’s enough for it to launch from 0-100km/h in just 3.5 seconds, which will elevate Kia to genuine sports car territory. Plus, it will still boast a driving range of up to 405km.

The EV6 GT will take-over from the Stinger as the halo model for the brand.