But the IONIQ 5 has settled into being the sensible, grown-up choice, not the showstopper.

Inside is where it quietly earns its keep. A flat floor, a sliding console, and a three-metre wheelbase, longer than a LandCruiser, mean genuine limousine-grade legroom for the family.

The numbers are honest, not thrilling. An 84 kilowatt-hour battery, 168 kilowatts, 570 kilometres of range, and zero to 100 in a perfectly fine 7.5 seconds. But the clever bit isn’t any single number, it’s how complete it is. The physical buttons are back, it finally has a rear wiper, and there’s simply no flaw left to forgive.

On the road, it’s the ultimate cruiser, ironing out our roads with a planted, luxurious calm. Phenomenally quiet, too.

520-litre boot. Vehicle-to-Load. Five-star ANCAP. Five-year unlimited warranty. Around $84,000 drive-away.

The IONIQ 5. It doesn’t need to be exciting to be easy to recommend.

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5– Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the IONIQ 5 Elite are in unusual territory. The number of sedans is reducing with many crossover style vehicles moving into the space.

Potential choices could be.

• Deepal SO7
• Kia EV5, 
• Peugeot e-3008
• Suzuki e-Vitara
• Subaru Solterra,
• LeapMotor C10 
• Toyota BZ4X
• Xpeng G6

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No grille up front, a new six-star lighting signature for real personality, and twenty-inch alloys on this Touring.

Inside, it’s calm and modern. A 14-inch touchscreen, dual wireless chargers, a panoramic roof, ventilated seats, and a ten-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.

Now the numbers. 252 kilowatts through Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive, zero to 100 in around 5.1 seconds, and 517 kilometres of range from the 74.7 kilowatt-hour battery. Ten-to-eighty percent in about 30 minutes.

But here’s the thing. It drives smaller than it is. Light, connected steering, strong, effortless power, and the most hushed, refined cabin of any Subaru EV yet.

Five-star ANCAP. Five-year unlimited warranty. Eight years on the battery. And barely a thousand dollars to service over five years. From $67,990 before on-roads.

The Subaru Solterra. Familiar Subaru sense, with the polish finally to match.

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Subaru Solterra – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Subaru Solterra are in a rapidly growing segment. While demand remains stagnant the supply is growing.

Potential choices could be.

• Kia EV5
• Hyundai Ioniq 5
• Deepal S07
• Nissan Aryia
• Toyota BZ4X
• Geely Starray EM-i
• LeapMotors C10
• Peugeot e-3008 GT
• BYD Sealion 7
• Lepas L6

Some other Subaru Solterra articles

• 2026 – subaru Solterra updated for 2026
• Subaru Solterra Touring 2025 review
• Subaru Solterra – Australian details
• We drive Subaru Solterra all electric AWD SUV
• 2024 Subaru Solterra everything you need to know
• Subaru Solterra Touring AWD revisited for 2025
• Subaru Solterra AWD SUV will change peoples perception of BEVs

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There’s plenty of room in the back for a child seat, and the boot space is big enough for prams, shopping and all the extra gear that comes with family life.

The tech is impressive and easy to use, but there are a couple of things I’d need to get used to.

The keyless entry system, where you tap the mirror to lock and unlock the car, can be a little awkward when you’re carrying a child, a bag and trying to get everyone organised.

And charging definitely takes more planning than a quick stop at the servo.

However, the C10 will go around 400km on a charge, so that’s probably enough for most people for a week.

One major issue for me though is that there is no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity. I use that everyday as its convenient and safe. It feels like a big step backwards without having it and that means a big no from me.

So, while I’m starting to see the appeal of EVs for families, I’m still not completely convinced they’re the right fit for everyone.

Maybe I just need more time with one.

What do you think—could you make the switch?”*

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• LeapMotor C10 REEV driven for 2026 review.
• 2025 Leapmotor C10 driven for 2025
• Leapmotors C10 Design driven for 2025.

LeapMotor C10 – Buyers could also look at:

Buyers caoul look at a wide range of alternatives such as:

• Xpeng G6
• Kia EV5, 
• Suzuki e-Vitara, 
• Subaru Solterra, 
• DEEPAL S07
• Cupra Tavascan
• Peugeot e-2008
• Kia EV5
• Hyundai IONIC 5
• LEAPMOTOR C10
• VW ID4
• IM5
• Toyota BZ4X
• BYD Sealion 7

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Inside, classic Volkswagen done well. Sport seats with red stitching, a huge panoramic glass roof, a 12.9-inch touchscreen, and an augmented-reality head-up display. Even the pedals play along — a play symbol on the accelerator, pause on the brake.

Now the numbers. Dual motors, all-wheel drive — 250 kilowatts, 679 newton-metres, zero to 100 in 5.4 seconds. A 79 kilowatt-hour battery, up to 511 kilometres of range, ten to eighty percent in around 26 minutes.

On the road, one word. Planted. Stiff, meaty steering, a firm, glued-down stance, near silence as it builds pace. Hyper-competent — German efficiency made physical.

Five-year unlimited warranty. Eight-year battery cover. 533-litre boot. From around $73,990 drive-away.

The Volkswagen ID.4 GTX. Planted, refined, and beautifully built. Proof that this performance EV is all about polish over theatrics.

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Volkswagen ID.4 GTX – Buyers could also look at:

Medium size BEVs are plentiful, but the competition is mainly from China.

Buyers could look at:

• Kia EV5
• Hyundai IONIQ 5
• Subaru Trailseeker
• DEEPAL SO7
• Genesis GV70 Electric
• Audi Q4 e-tron
• BYD Sealion 6
• Nissan Aryia
• XPENG G6
• LEAPMOTOR C10

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But step inside, and packaging is the whole point.

A flat floor, a floating console, reclining rear seats and a cavernous 513-litre boot — genuinely clever family space, with room left over. And refreshingly, Kia kept the physical buttons. Real toggles for your temperature and fan, alongside twin 12.3-inch screens.

On the road, it’s tuned for calm. The single motor serves up 160 kilowatts and 310 newton-metres — smooth and linear rather than urgent — while the supple suspension simply shrugs off our Australian potholes.

The 64-kilowatt-hour battery covers around 350 kilometres, enough for a week of school runs and commutes between charges.

Seven-year warranty. 67-litre frunk. From around $57,000 drive-away.

The Kia EV5. Not the flashiest electric SUV — just one of the smartest.

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This is a growing segment with strong competition especially from Chinese brands. Some interesting  choices are: 

• Deepal S07
• Peugeot e-2008 GT
• BYD Sealion 5
• Cherry E5
• Hyundai IONIQ 5
• VW ID4
• Leapmotor C10
• MG4

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Elegant, aerodynamic, and understated. But that calm exterior hides one of the most explosive powertrains on the market.

Inside a vast 26.3-inch panoramic display rises to greet you, while the “cloud” seats heat, cool,
and massage. Air suspension and rear-wheel steering keep it composed and remarkably agile.

And the clever part is underneath. This is a near-900-volt machine, so it charges at a staggering 396 kilowatts — ten to eighty percent in around 15 minutes. The 100 kilowatt-hour battery delivers around 450 kilometres of range.

But here’s the thing. Dual motors. All-wheel drive. 579 kilowatts and 802 newton-metres — enough to fire you from zero to 100 in just 3.5 seconds. That’s genuine supercar territory, in a car with a 646-litre boot.

With Seven-year warranty. From $77,990 drive-away. The MG IM6 Performance — supercar pace, with family-car sense.

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Performance EV SUVs are becoming popular. Buyers of the IM6 Performance could look at :

• Kia EV6 GT, 
• Hyundai IONIQ 5 N,  
• Ford Mustang Mach e GT, 
• Audi SQ6 e-tron Sportback, 
• Genesis GV60 , 
• DEEPAL E07 Multitruck AWD

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A long, wide, low-slung electric wagon, with a sculpted bonnet, a near full-width light bar, and a stance that is serious.

Inside, it’s all modern calm. A 14-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, and dual wireless chargers – premium, intuitive, refreshingly clutter-free.

Now, the numbers. 280 kilowatts, and zero to 100 in around four-and-a-half seconds. But here’s the thing – for a car this size, it never feels it. The power makes it light off the line, and through the corners it genuinely surprises you for something this tall.

The secret? That heavy battery, mounted low in the floor, dropping the centre of gravity right down.

Symmetrical all-wheel drive. 533 kilometres of range. Five-star ANCAP. Five-year unlimited warranty. From $63,990.

The Subaru Trailseeker. Proof that going electric doesn’t mean leaving the soul behind.

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Performance EV SUVs are becoming popular. Buyers of the Subaru Trailseeker could look at :

• Kia EV6 GT, 
• Hyundai IONIQ 5 N,  
• Ford Mustang Mach e GT , 
• Audi SQ6 e-tron Sportback, 
• Genesis GV60 , 
• DEEPAL E07 Multitruck AWD 

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The real story though, is underneath. Built on an 800-volt architecture, the Q6 charges at up to 270 kilowatts — ten to eighty percent in just 21 minutes — and the 100 kilowatt-hour battery returns around 542 kilometres of range.

Step inside the cabin, and three screens wrap warmly around you. There’s even an optional passenger display, complete with a privacy mode the driver can’t see.

With 285 kilowatts, 855 newton-metres, and zero to 100 in 5.9 seconds, it’s genuinely quick — yet it delivers all of it with composure,
and near silence.

From around $122,000, The Audi Q6 e-tron is an understated, beautifully judged, kind of car that quietly wins you over, every single drive.

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Larger BEVs are not that plentiful, but the competition is there.

Buyers could look at:

• Kia EV9
• Genesis GV70 electrified
• Peugeot 408 PHEV 
• Subaru Trailseeker
• BYD Sealion 7
• DEEPAL E07
• Hyundai IONIC 9
• Porsche Macan

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But the Ariya saves its best for when you open the door.

Step inside, and this is the star of the show. A flat floor, a lounge-like cabin, and a beautiful wood-look dash with hidden, illuminated touch controls. Twin 12.3-inch screens, suede-like finishes, and a calm, airy space that genuinely feels a class above its price.

On the road, it’s all about the serenity. The single front motor delivers 160 kilowatts and 300 newton-metres — smooth and effortless
rather than urgent — while the supple suspension soaks up the bumps and the cabin stays beautifully hushed.

The 63 kilowatt-hour battery offers around 350 kilometres of range, with ten to eighty percent in roughly 35 minutes.

From $55,000 The Nissan Ariya is a stylish, serene and surprisingly affordable slice of calm.

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This is a popular segment with strong competition form a lot of brands.

• Subaru Solterra
• DEEPAL S07
• Peugeot e-2008
• Kia EV5
• Hyundai IONIC 5
• LEAPMOTOR C10
• VW ID4
• IM5
• Toyota BZ4X
• BYD Sealion 7

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