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. Every price below is the list price before on-road costs, so the figures compare like for like.
1. Deepal S07: the underdog bargain
The Deepal S07 from $49,990 plus on-road costs is now the cheapest car here and 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.
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. Skoda Enyaq: value in build quality
The Skoda Enyaq from $51,990 plus on-road costs spends its money where you feel it, on cabin practicality and solid European engineering, rather than on flash.
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. 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.
6. Kia EV5: the family space pick
The Kia EV5 now lists from $56,770 plus on-road costs, which makes it the dearest car here. A roomy family cabin and a seven year warranty still make it a safe value pick.
The value picks, side by side
| EV | From | Basis | | --- | --- | --- | | Deepal S07 | $49,990 | plus on-roads | | XPeng G6 | $51,800 | plus on-roads | | Skoda Enyaq | $51,990 | plus on-roads | | BYD Sealion 7 | $54,990 | plus on-roads | | Toyota bZ4X | $55,990 | plus on-roads | | Kia EV5 | $56,770 | 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.
