New electric cars in Australia: a rideshare driver guide
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New electric cars in Australia are giving rideshare drivers more to consider, from a lower Tesla Model 3 entry price to a newly priced electric SUV and an upcoming seven-seat option. Here is what the latest headlines confirm, and what still needs checking before you commit.
Tesla Model 3
The 2026 Tesla Model 3 headline puts purchase cost in focus. For drivers planning a replacement vehicle, the price reduction is worth investigating, but it is not enough on its own to establish the total cost of ownership.
- Tesla has cut the entry price by $9,000, according to RACV.
The supplied headline does not state the new starting price, driving range or delivery date. Ask for a current written quote rather than treating the size of the reduction as the amount you will pay.
Lepas L6
Chery’s Lepas L6 brings another electric SUV into the Australian shopping conversation, with a starting price stated in the headline.
- Drivetrain and body style: electric SUV.
- Australian starting price: $47,990.
- Source: CarExpert.
That headline does not establish whether the price includes on-road costs. It also gives no battery efficiency, range or charging figures, so drivers should request those details before comparing it with another vehicle.
XPeng G9L
The XPeng G9L is relevant to drivers researching larger passenger vehicles. Separate headlines cover its Australian confirmation, drivetrain options and range, but do not establish which versions Australia will receive.