Driving better vehicle choices
Watch and learn how the Green Vehicle Guide can help you drive cheaper and greener.
// 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. Lexus UX 300e | 11. Renault Kangoo E-Tech |
| 2. Subaru Solterra | 12. Mercedes-Benz V295 EQE |
| 3. Mercedes-Benz X243 EQB | 13. BMW 5 Series |
| 4. Renault Megane E-Tech | 14. Fiat 500e |
| 5. BMW U11 X1 | 15. Volvo XC40 |
| 6. Tesla Model Y | 16. Mercedes-Benz X294 EQE SUV |
| 7. Tesla Model 3 | 17. Mercedes-Benz Z296 EQS SUV |
| 8. BMW G26 | 18. Mercedes-Benz X296 EQS SUV |
| 9. Volvo EX30 | 19. BMW G70 |
| 10. Volvo C40 | 20. Mercedes-Benz V297 EQS |
Top sellers
The top vehicle models which have been sold across Australia.
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| 1. Ford Ranger 4x4 | 11. Hyundai Tucson |
| 2. Toyota RAV4 | 12. Mazda CX-3 |
| 3. Toyota Hilux | 13. Isuzu MU-X |
| 4. Mitsubishi Outlander | 14. Hyundai Kona |
| 5. Ford Everest | 15. Nissan X-Trail |
| 6. Toyota Corolla | 16. Toyota Camry |
| 7. Isuzu D-MAX 4x4 | 17. Kia Cerato |
| 8. MG ZS | 18. Toyota Landcruiser Wagon |
| 9. Mazda CX-5 | 19. Mitsubishi Triton |
| 10. Kia Sportage | 20. Haval Jolion |
// 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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