If you have been waiting for the “EV price war” to truly heat up, stop waiting. It’s here.

As we barrel toward the end of 2025, manufacturers are scrambling to clear plated stock before the new year. The result? A flood of aggressive drive-away offers, bonus charging hardware, and inventory discounts that make the second-hand market look expensive.

For the first-time buyer, this is the “golden window.” We are seeing price parity with petrol hatchbacks becoming a reality, not just a promise.

Here is your curated list of the best entry-level EV deals available in Australia right now.

🏆 The “Sub-$40k” Club: The New Normal

Remember when people said we wouldn’t see a $35k electric car until 2027? They were wrong. The battle for the budget crown is fierce, and three key players are throwing punches.

1. MG4 Excite 51: The Charger Bonus

The award-winning MG4 remains one of the best-driving EVs in its class. To close out the year, MG has sharpened the pencil.

• The Deal: $37,990 Drive-Away (National pricing).
• The Sweetener: Orders placed before December 31, 2025, include a Bonus 7kW ChargeHub Wallbox (valued at ~$1,200).
• EV Evolution Verdict: This is a massive win for first-time buyers. You get the car and the home charging hardware in one transaction. Factor in the installation cost savings, and the real cost of the car drops to the mid-$30k range.

2. GWM Ora: The Undercut King

GWM has quietly become the price leader for those who want a funky, retro-styled city runabout.

• The Deal: $35,990 Drive-Away for the Standard Range ‘Lux’.
• The Upgrade: For just $2,000 more ($37,990), you can step up to the Ultra, which adds features like a hands-free tailgate and panoramic roof.
• EV Evolution Verdict: If you are strictly a city driver, the Ora offers a more premium interior feel than the MG4 at a lower price point. It’s the ultimate second car for the family fleet.

3. Nissan LEAF: The Run-Out Legend

The veteran is bowing out, but not without a fight. Dealers are clearing 2025 plated stock aggressively.

• The Deal: We are seeing advertised prices as low as $34,990 Drive-Away for the base 39kWh model.
• The Warning: Remember our “Charging 101” guide? The LEAF uses the CHAdeMO plug. This is a brilliant buy only if you plan to charge almost exclusively at home. If you want to road-trip, think twice.

📉 Tesla Inventory Discounts: The “Hidden” Sale

Tesla doesn’t do “sales”—or so they say. But if you know where to look, there are thousands of dollars to be saved right now.

Tesla’s “Inventory” page is currently stacked with Model 3 and Model Y stock that needs to move before the quarter ends. These are brand-new cars, available for immediate delivery.

• Model 3 RWD: We are tracking discounts of $2,000 – $3,000 off the list price for floor stock.
• The FSD Trap: Be careful—some discounted models have “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) software pre-added. While the discount looks huge (e.g., $4,900 off), you might be paying for software you don’t need. Look for the “base” inventory models for the purest savings.

🌊 BYD Sealion 7 & Dolphin: Cash on the Hood

BYD is gunning for volume dominance to close the year.

• Sealion 7: If you are looking at the new SUV entrant, BYD has launched a $4,000 Cashback offer for orders placed before mid-December. That is cold hard cash back in your account after delivery.
• Dolphin: The entry-level ‘Essential’ is settling into a very aggressive price bracket. While official campaigns vary by state, the ‘Essential’ remains one of the cheapest ways to get into a modern, LFP-powered EV.

🇦🇺 Don’t Buy a Price, Buy a Package

It is easy to get blinded by the lowest number. But a $35,990 car with the wrong charging port (Nissan LEAF) might cost you more in headaches than a $37,990 car with a free wallbox (MG4).

Our Tip for the Week:

If you have a garage, the MG4 offer is the standout value pick of the week. Getting the wallbox included solves the “Home Charging” hurdle we discussed earlier in the week.

If you rely on street parking and public charging, the BYD Dolphin or GWM Ora (with their standard ports and fast AC charging capabilities) might be the more practical daily drivers.

🤖 Join the Evolution: Find the Real Drive-Away Price

“Drive-away” pricing can be tricky. It often depends on your postcode, paint choice, and state rebates. Is that $32,000 BYD Dolphin price real for your suburb?

Don’t get shocked at the dealership desk.

At EV Evolution, we have fed the latest state-based tax calculators and dealer delivery fees into our AI-Powered Chatbot.

Ask the Chatbot today:

• “What is the current cheapest drive-away price for a BYD Dolphin in NSW vs VIC?”
• “Does the MG4 free wallbox offer include installation costs?”
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