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// Top 20 performers and sellers in Australia
Top CO2 performing vehicles
The top performers based on laboratory testing conducted by vehicle manufacturers.
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| 1. Hyundai Ioniq | 11. Nissan LEAF |
| 2. Hyundai Kona | 12. Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
| 3. Tesla Model 3 | 13. Mazda MX-30 |
| 4. Lexus UX 300e | 14. Tesla Model X |
| 5. Kia Niro | 15. Polestar 2 |
| 6. Renault Kangoo ZE | 16. BMW iX3 |
| 7. Mercedes-Benz EQA | 17. BMW i4 |
| 8. Kia EV6 | 18. Jaguar I-Pace |
| 9. Tesla Model S | 19. Audi e-tron Sportback |
| 10. MINI Cooper SE | 20. Volvo XC40 Electric |
Top sellers
Top selling vehicle models in Australia. This list is derived from other data sources. This data is licensed from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and is the property of the FCAI or its licensors. You must not further use of disclose this data without the FCAI's prior written permission. Electric Vehicle Council of Australia Limited. Based on information provided by and with the permission of the Electric Vehicle Council of Australia. |
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| 1. Toyota Hilux 4x4 | 11. Isuzu D-MAX 4x4 |
| 2. Toyota RAV4 | 12. Mitsubishi Outlander |
| 3. Mitsubishi Triton 4x4 | 13. MG MG3 |
| 4. Ford Ranger 4x4 | 14. Tesla Model 3 |
| 5. Mazda CX-5 | 15. Kia Sportage |
| 6. Toyota Prado | 16. Toyota Hilux 4x2 |
| 7. Hyundai i30 | 17. Kia Cerato |
| 8. MG ZS | 18. Mazda BT-50 4x4 |
| 9. Toyota Corolla | 19. Mazda 3 |
| 10. Mazda CX-30 | 20. Nissan Navara 4x4 |
// Getting started
Tips for reducing emissions
There are many ways to reduce emissions, from minor changes in driving habits to simple maintenance. Follow these tips for greener driving.
Hybrid electric vehicles
Learn how (plug-in and non-plug in) hybrid electric vehicles work and other information to help you find a vehicle that meets your needs
EVs explained
Learn how electric cars function, how and where to charge them and other information to help you find a vehicle that meets your needs.
Understanding emissions
Use this guide to learn about the different types of emissions vehicles produce, and to calculate a vehicle’s emissions across its lifecycle.
// Low and zero emission vehicles
// Our calculators
Fuel and CO2 calculator
Calculate total annual fuel costs and CO2 emissions by inputting consumption, kilometres travelled per year and average fuel price.
Fuel lifecycle emissions calculator
Use this tool to calculate vehicle emissions from fuel production and combustion based on the vehicles fuel and energy consumption, fuel type, electricity grid and distance travelled
Home charging calculator
Use this tool to estimate how long it may take to charge an electric vehicle and how much it would cost to charge at home, based on the size of the battery, the rate of charge and your home electricity plan.
How to use tools & calculators
Learn more about how to interpret the data on this website, how the data is calculated and where it comes from.
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