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What a month! The war in the Middle East has created serious panic for commuters stung by soaring fuel prices.
A way out of that spiral is getting into an electric vehicle (EV), and there are still several models available at heavily-discounted prices to make the transition from internal combustion engines easier.
Here are a handful of electric bargains we found online at a minimum of 30 per cent off retail, with odometers capped at 10,000km for that fresh-car feel. Many had barely breached 2500km.
To be sure, there must have been at least three examples at the lower prices advertised to make this list at the time of publishing. Most are dealer demonstrators, and all will bring savings if you depend on your vehicle on a daily basis, since the bulk of their early depreciation has already occurred.
Kia Niro EV
The second-gen Niro launched in 2022 from an eye-watering $65K, putting punters off from what was a pleasant, competent and likeable mid-sized crossover EV. Sales stalled, and Kia discontinued it. But there are still a handful of MY23 demos at under $40K. That’s over 40 per cent off retail!
New price: $65,300 before ORC
Seen for: $36,000 drive-away (MY23, demo)
Charming, chuckable and ideal for urban commutes, the Inster can be had for over 33 per cent off retail if you’re willing to snap up one of the demos doted around the country.
New price: $43,500 drive-away
Seen for: $28,990 drive-away (MY25, demo)
Renault Kangoo E-Tech
About a half-dozen demo examples of Renault’s terrific little Kangoo E-Tech from 2023 are still available for under $40K, representing another 40 per cent saving. The little French van is also indecently fun. What a bargain!
New price: $66,500 before ORC
Seen for: $38,000 drive-away (MY23, demo)
Hyundai Kona Electric
Spacious, agile and refined, the electric version of the Kona small SUV punches above its weight, as reflected by its current mid-fifties price point. Which means that a 30 per cent saving with just 3000km on the odo make this a no-brainer buy.
New price: $54,000 before ORC
Seen for: $38,000 (MY24 demo)
Audi Q4 45 e-tron
One of our favourite premium EV SUVs, the Q4 e-tron combines high couture with sophisticated engineering, for an on-brand luxury experience that will have you seeking the long way home.
New price: $93,000 drive-away
Seen for: $66,000 drive-away (MY25, demo)
Ford Mustang Mach-E Select
The Mustang Mach-E is an enigma. Disregard the baggage associated with the pony-car image and instead revel in a sporty, dynamic and surprisingly practical family car with ample range. Yes, it’s the pre-facelift model, but the savings are worth it.
New price: $73,400 drive-away
Seen for: $50,000 drive-away (MY23, demo)
Arguably the most athletic Jeep in history, the Avenger is a sweet-driving, decently packaged and well-presented city-sized SUV with relatively minor off-road capabilities. Built in Poland, it’s related to the Peugeot 2008 EV.
New price: $53,990 before ORC
Seen for: $37,000 drive-away (MY24, demo)
Subaru Solterra Touring
Subaru’s version of the Toyota bZ4X has really struggled to secure buyers, with the up-spec Touring launching at nearly $84K before quickly being reduced to $77K. Though facelifted and improved, there are loaded demos advertised in the low-fifties drive-away, offering a lot of EV for the money.
New price: $76,990 before ORC
Seen for: $53,000 drive-away (MY24, demo)
Italians know how to make a chic urban runabout and Fiat’s stylish 500e is no exception. Rapid yet refined, its small battery is quick to charge, still provides over 311km of WLTP range and the handling is a lot of fun.
New price: $52,500 before ORC
Seen for: $36,000 drive-away (MY23, demo)
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