Key Points
- The BYD Sealion 5 remains Australia's cheapest PHEV, from $33,990 before on-road costs.
- The MG HS Super Hybrid now joins the list, from $47,990 drive-away.
- Chery Tiggo 9 Elite FWD, BYD Sealion 8 and Jaecoo J8 SHS extend the cheapest seven-seat PHEV options in Australia.
Australia now has more affordable plug-in hybrid cars than ever. The cheapest PHEV car in Australia starts at $33,990. Most of the cheapest plug-in hybrids on sale are SUVs from Chinese brands, and buyers who need three rows of seats now have several options under $60,000 too. Here is the full list, updated for August 2026.
All prices are MSRP (excluding on-road costs) unless stated otherwise.
1. BYD SEALION 5 - From $33,990
The BYD SEALION 5 is the cheapest plug-in hybrid you can buy in Australia. It is a mid-size SUV with a 12.9 kWh battery and up to 71 km of electric range. It uses BYD 's Super Hybrid (DM-i) system, an "electric-first" hybrid architecture where the electric motor performs about 90% of the driving, which maximises efficiency.
BYD SEALION 5 Variants and Pricing
BYD SEALION 5 Specs
Spec | Value |
Variant | SEALION 5 |
Price (MSRP) | $33,990 |
Battery (kWh) | 12.9 |
Electric Range (km) | 71 |
Total Range (km) | 1,000 |
Consumption (L/100km) | 1.3 |
0-100 km/h (s) | 8.1 |
Key Specs
The SEALION 5 has a 12.9 kWh battery with 71 km of electric range. Total range is 1,000 km. Hybrid fuel consumption is 1.3 L/100km. It does 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds. AC charging is 6.6 kW. There is no DC fast charging on this model.
Key Features
Standard features include a large touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and BYD Blade Battery technology. The SEALION 5 also supports vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging.
2. BYD Seal 6 Sedan and Touring - From $34,990
The BYD Seal 6 comes in two body styles: the Seal 6 Sedan Essential and the Seal 6 Touring Premium. Both use BYD DM 5.0 Super Hybrid technology paired with a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine and BYD Blade Battery. The Sedan is one of the longest-range PHEVs in Australia, with an estimated total range of over 1,400 km.
BYD Seal 6 Sedan and Touring Variants and Pricing
BYD Seal 6 Specs
Spec | Value |
Variant | Seal 6 Sedan Essential / Touring Premium |
Price (MSRP) | From $34,990 / $39,990 |
Battery (kWh) | 10.08 / 19 |
Electric Range (km) | 55 / 100 |
Total Range (km) | 1,400+ / 1,300+ |
Consumption (L/100km) | TBC |
0-100 km/h (s) | TBC |
Key Specs
The Seal 6 Sedan Essential has a 10.08 kWh battery with 55 km of electric range and an estimated total range of over 1,400 km. The Touring Premium has a 19 kWh battery with 100 km of electric range and an estimated total range of over 1,300 km. Both use a 12.8-inch touchscreen and support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. AC charging is 6.6 kW. DC fast charging details are TBC.
Key Features
Both variants include a 12.8-inch central touchscreen, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, seven airbags, and BYD Blade Battery technology. Driver assistance features include Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, and DiPilot Level 2 Intelligent Driving Assistance. The Touring adds a powered tailgate and roof rails with up to 670 litres of cargo space.
3. Geely Starray (EM-i) - From $37,490
The Geely Starray EM-i is a mid-size SUV with an 18.4 kWh battery and 83 km of electric range. It uses Geely EM-i extended-range hybrid system. The Starray set a world record for fuel efficiency on the Sydney to Melbourne drive.
Geely Starray Variants and Pricing
Geely Starray EM-i Specs
Spec | Value |
Variant | Starray EM-i |
Price (MSRP) | $37,490 |
Battery (kWh) | 18.4 |
Electric Range (km) | 83 |
Total Range (km) | 1,000 |
Consumption (L/100km) | 2.4 |
0-100 km/h (s) | 8.0 |
Key Specs
The Starray has an 18.4 kWh battery with 83 km of electric range. Total range is 1,000 km. Hybrid fuel consumption is 2.4 L/100km. It does 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds. AC charging is 6.6 kW. DC fast charging is available at 40 kW.
Key Features
The Starray comes with a 15.4-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, and a panoramic sunroof. It also supports V2L charging.
4. Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid - From $39,990
The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is a mid-size SUV with an 18.3 kWh battery and 93 km of electric range. It is one of the most efficient PHEVs on this list, with just 1.4 L/100km in hybrid mode. Chery is a growing brand in Australia with a strong dealer network.
Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Variants and Pricing
Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Specs
Spec | Value |
Variant | Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid |
Price (MSRP) | $39,990 |
Battery (kWh) | 18.3 |
Electric Range (km) | 93 |
Total Range (km) | 1,200 |
Consumption (L/100km) | 1.4 |
0-100 km/h (s) | 7.2 |
Key Specs
The Tiggo 7 has an 18.3 kWh battery with 93 km of electric range. Total range is 1,200 km. Hybrid fuel consumption is 1.4 L/100km. It does 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds. AC charging is 6.6 kW. DC fast charging is available at 40 kW.
Key Features
The Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid includes a large touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and V2L support.
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5. BYD Sealion 6 - From $42,990
The BYD Sealion 6 is a larger PHEV SUV with an 18.3 kWh battery and 92 km of electric range. It has the lowest hybrid fuel consumption on this list at just 1.1 L/100km. The Sealion 6 is a popular choice for families who want a practical PHEV at an affordable price.
BYD Sealion 6 Variants and Pricing
BYD Sealion 6 Specs
Spec | Value |
Variant | Sealion 6 |
Price (MSRP) | $42,990 |
Battery (kWh) | 18.3 |
Electric Range (km) | 92 |
Total Range (km) | 1,100 |
Consumption (L/100km) | 1.1 |
0-100 km/h (s) | 8.5 |
Key Specs
The Sealion 6 has an 18.3 kWh battery with 92 km of electric range. Total range is 1,100 km. Hybrid fuel consumption is 1.1 L/100km. It does 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. AC charging is 6.6 kW. There is no DC fast charging.
Key Features
The Sealion 6 comes with a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, and BYD Blade Battery. V2L charging is also supported.
6. Leapmotor C10 - From $43,888
The Leapmotor C10 stands out with the largest battery on this list at 28.4 kWh and 170 km of electric range. That is more than double the electric range of most competitors at this price. It is a strong choice for drivers who do most of their driving in electric mode.
The C10 REEV is the only dedicated Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) on this list. In an EREV the engine is not connected to the wheels; instead, it acts solely as an onboard generator to recharge the battery when it runs low, effectively "extending" the car's range without requiring a charging stop.
Leapmotor C10 Variants and Pricing
Leapmotor C10 Specs
Spec | Value |
Variant | C10 REEV |
Price (MSRP) | $43,888 |
Battery (kWh) | 28.4 |
Electric Range (km) | 170 |
Total Range (km) | 1,100 |
Consumption (L/100km) | 1.5 |
0-100 km/h (s) | 8.5 |
Key Specs
The C10 has a 28.4 kWh battery with 170 km of electric range. Total range is 1,100 km. Hybrid fuel consumption is 1.5 L/100km. It does 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. AC charging is 11 kW. DC fast charging is available at 80 kW.
Key Features
The C10 includes a 14.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, and over-the-air software updates. It also supports V2L charging.
7. Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid - From $45,990
The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is a larger seven-seat SUV with an 18.4 kWh battery and 90 km of electric range. It is a good option for families who need more space. The Tiggo 8 is quicker than the Tiggo 7, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds.
Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Variants and Pricing
Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Specs
Spec | Value |
Variant | Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid |
Price (MSRP) | $45,990 |
Battery (kWh) | 18.4 |
Electric Range (km) | 90 |
Total Range (km) | 1,200 |
Consumption (L/100km) | 1.3 |
0-100 km/h (s) | 6.8 |
Key Specs
The Tiggo 8 has an 18.4 kWh battery with 90 km of electric range. Total range is 1,200 km. Hybrid fuel consumption is 1.3 L/100km. It does 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. AC charging is 6.6 kW. DC fast charging is available at 40 kW.
Key Features
The Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid comes with a large touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and seven seats. V2L is also supported.
8. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV - From $47,790
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV is the only Japanese PHEV on this list. It has a 13.8 kWh battery and 55 km of electric range. It is the most established PHEV on this list, with a proven track record in Australia. The Eclipse Cross PHEV uses a twin-motor AWD system. Mitsubishi also sells the larger Outlander PHEV, which starts well above $50,000 after its 2026 update and does not make this list on price.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Variants and Pricing
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV Specs
Spec | Value |
Variant | Eclipse Cross PHEV |
Price (MSRP) | $47,790 |
Battery (kWh) | 13.8 |
Electric Range (km) | 55 |
Total Range (km) | 600 |
Consumption (L/100km) | 1.9 |
0-100 km/h (s) | 10.5 |
Key Specs
The Eclipse Cross PHEV has a 13.8 kWh battery with 55 km of electric range. Total range is 600 km. Hybrid fuel consumption is 1.9 L/100km. It does 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds. AC charging is 3.3 kW. There is no DC fast charging.
Key Features
The Eclipse Cross PHEV comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, and Mitsubishi Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC). It also supports V2G (vehicle-to-grid) charging.
9. MG HS Super Hybrid - From $47,990
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The MG HS Super Hybrid is a mid-size SUV and MG's current plug-in hybrid model in Australia, badged differently from the earlier HS Plus EV. It pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor. Pricing runs from $47,990 drive-away for the Excite variant.
MG HS Super Hybrid Variants and Pricing
MG HS Super Hybrid Specs
Spec | Value |
Variant | Super Hybrid Excite |
Price (Drive-away) | $47,990 |
Battery (kWh) | 24.7 |
Electric Range (km, WLTP) | 120 |
Consumption (L/100km) | 0.7 |
0-100 km/h (s) | Not published |
Key Specs
The HS Super Hybrid has a 24.7 kWh battery with 120 km of electric range on the WLTP cycle. Hybrid fuel consumption is 0.7 L/100km. MG has not published a 0-100 km/h time, total range figure, or AC/DC charging specification for this model.
Key Features
The HS Super Hybrid Excite includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, and MG's Pilot driver assistance suite.
10. Jaecoo J7 Super Hybrid - From $47,990
The Jaecoo J7 Super Hybrid is a mid-size SUV with an 18.3 kWh battery and 106 km of electric range. It has the longest electric range of any PHEV under $50,000 on this list. The J7 uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine paired with an electric motor.
Jaecoo J7 Super Hybrid Variants and Pricing
Jaecoo J7 Super Hybrid Specs
Spec | Value |
Variant | J7 Super Hybrid |
Price (MSRP) | $47,990 |
Battery (kWh) | 18.3 |
Electric Range (km) | 106 |
Total Range (km) | 1,200 |
Consumption (L/100km) | 1.0 |
0-100 km/h (s) | 8.5 |
Key Specs
The J7 has an 18.3 kWh battery with 106 km of electric range. Total range is 1,200 km. Hybrid fuel consumption is 1.0 L/100km. It does 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. AC charging is 6.6 kW. DC fast charging is available at 40 kW.
Key Features
The J7 Super Hybrid includes a large touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, heated and ventilated front seats, and V2L charging support.
11. Haval H6GT PHEV - From $52,990 drive-away
The Haval H6GT PHEV is a sporty SUV coupe with a 35.4 kWh battery and 180 km of electric range. It also has the lowest hybrid fuel consumption of any model here at just 0.8 L/100km. The H6GT is the quickest PHEV on this list, doing 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. GWM has not published a before-on-road-costs price for the H6GT PHEV; $52,990 is the drive-away price for the entry Ultra Hi4 AWD variant.
Haval H6GT PHEV Variants and Pricing
Haval H6GT PHEV Specs
Spec | Value |
Variant | H6GT Ultra PHEV Hi4 |
Price (Drive-away) | $52,990 |
Battery (kWh) | 35.4 |
Electric Range (km) | 180 |
Total Range (km) | 1,000 |
Consumption (L/100km) | 0.8 |
0-100 km/h (s) | 4.9 |
Key Specs
The H6GT has a 35.4 kWh battery with 180 km of electric range. Total range is 1,000 km. Hybrid fuel consumption is 0.8 L/100km. It does 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. AC charging is 11 kW. DC fast charging is available at 80 kW.
Key Features
The H6GT PHEV includes a large touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, and a sporty coupe roofline. It also supports V2L charging.
Cheapest 7-Seat PHEVs in Australia
Buyers who need three rows of seats have more PHEV options than before. None of the seven-seat models below are as cheap as the five-seat SUVs above, but each undercuts most seven-seat petrol and diesel rivals on running costs. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, covered above, is the cheapest seven-seat PHEV on this list at $45,990. Here are the next cheapest seven-seat options.
Cheapest 7-Seat PHEVs in Australia
Model | Price | Battery (kWh) | Electric Range (km) | Seats |
Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid | $45,990 (before on-road costs) | 18.4 | 90 | 7 |
Chery Tiggo 9 Elite FWD | $52,990 (before on-road costs) | 19 | 90 (NEDC) | 7 |
BYD Sealion 8 Premium | $56,990 (before on-road costs) | 36.8 | 100 (NEDC) | 7 |
Jaecoo J8 SHS | $59,990 (plus on-road costs) | 34 | 169 (NEDC) | 7 |
The Jaecoo J8 SHS is the newest and most powerful model here, with a claimed 315kW combined output, but it is also the most expensive. Prices above are before on-road costs, except the Jaecoo J8 SHS, which is stated plus on-road costs as GWM has not published a drive-away figure.
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About the author
Rafael Kaznadii is part of the Wattivo editorial team covering electric vehicles and home energy. We help Australians make better decisions through data-driven guides and reviews.
