Check allowed hybrid car and EV car options for Australia, hybrid cars for sale at auction, plus specifications, pictures and sale prices.
From 2023 the import regulations allow the import of a lot more hybrid and electric vehicles. Basically any hybrid car or EV not sold here new is eligible for import.
A wide range of hybrid small cars, hybrid sedans, hybrid minivans, hybrid people movers and hybrid SUV models are now available for import to Australia.
SUV import options in particular were somewhat lacking for Australia until this change. Thanks to the new import regulations Japanese SUV imports simply need to be hybrid and not sold here new. Available import SUV hybrid options are included in the full hybrid list below.
What is the best Japanese import SUV hybrid ? It all depends on your budget and what you need – basic, mid-range or luxury SUV hybrid.
The 2020+ Toyota RAV4 PHV plug-in hybrid is a great mid-range hybrid SUV and is far superior in power, performance and fuel economy to the locally sold RAV4 hybrid only model. The PHV model will drive almost 100 km on EV power only.
If you’re looking for a luxury import SUV then the Toyota Harrier hybrid might suit. It is a mid-sized SUV crossover closely related to the Lexus RX and is marketed as a Lexus outside Japan.
Three Harrier models are available, the 2013 – 2019 Harrier hybrid (AVU65), 2020+ Harrier hybrid 2WD and 4WD (AXU80 / AXU85) and 2022+ Harrier PHV plug-in hybrid AXUP85, big brother to the RAV4 plug-in.
If you want a factory badged Lexus SUV from Japan then there are some choices for those too, including 2009 to 2015 Lexus RX 450h hybrid (GYL10) and 2015+ Lexus RX 450h hybrid (GYL20), both running a refined 3.5L petrol hybrid system.
None of these high-end luxury SUV hybrids were sold new in Australia which ends up being great news if you want to import one of the best hybrid SUV models available !
There are also some budget-priced SUV hybrids available from Japan including the 2016 to 2019 Toyota C-HR hybrid (ZYX10),
2019 to 2022 Honda CR-V e:HEV hybrid and 2021+ Toyota Raize hybrid (A202A) / Daihatsu Rocky (A202S).
If you are considering an imported SUV for sale in Australia then why not compare the direct import options from Japan ? Not only are the cost savings substantial but there is a vastly greater choice of better quality vehicles available including high-spec models not originally offered to Aust buyers. The import process takes just a few months and is well worth the wait.
We expect you will be pleasantly surprised !
The following hybrid / EV vehicles are eligible for import under the Australian SEVS car import laws (SEVS = Specialist and Enthusiast Scheme) AND are viable* for us to source to order.
*Simply because a hybrid car model is on the import list does not automatically make it viable for import. This depends on the cost, availability and condition of suitable vehicles (major issues for old / classic cars) and whether SEVS compliance is available.
There are a couple of points to bear in mind. Please note due to significant market changes since 2019 we only source mainstream Japanese-built vehicles from Japan less than 15 years old.
New and near new hybrid cars can be imported and lots of outstanding choices are available, but if you want the best value hybrid car import it is best to focus on the 3 to 15 year old range.
Contact us for current availability and pricing if you would like to import your own hybrid car to Australia. Make sure to let us know your location, vehicle year, make, model, spec, max km and budget so we can provide a quick and detailed answer.
Hybrid Daihatsu
SEV # |
Make / Model |
Model code |
Build date range |
| SEV-000475 | Daihatsu Rocky hybrid | A202S | 2021-11 – No end date |
Hybrid Honda
SEV # |
Make / Model |
Model code |
Build date range |
| SEV-000455 | Honda – CR-V e:HEV hybrid | RT6, RT5 | 2019-01 – 2022-09 |
| SEV-000066 | Honda – e EV | ZAA, ZC7 | 2020-09 – No end date |
| SEV-000042 | Honda – Fit Hybrid | GP5, GP6 | 2013-09 – No end date |
| SEV-000071 | Honda – e:HEV Fit Hybrid | GR3 | 2020-02 – No end date |
| PENDING | Honda – N-Van e EV | 2023+ | |
| SEV-000117 | Honda – Odyssey hybrid | RC4 | 2016-02 – No end date |
| SEV-000341 | Honda – Shuttle hybrid | GP7 | 2015-04 – No end date |
| SEV-000342 | Honda – Shuttle hybrid | GP8 | 2015-04 – No end date |
| SEV-000508 | Honda – Stepwgn hybrid | RP5 | 2017-09 – No end date |
| SEV-000530 | Honda – Stepwgn EHEV hybrid | RP8 | 2022-01 – No end date |
| SEV-000027 | Honda – Vezel hybrid | RU3, RU4 | 2013-11 – 2021-11 |
Hybrid Lexus
SEV # |
Make / Model |
Model code |
Build date range |
| SEV-000048 | Lexus – HS hybrid | 250h | 2009-07 – 2018-03 |
| SEV-000454 | Lexus – LS 500H hybrid | GVF55 | 2017-10 – No end date |
| SEV-000492 | Lexus – RC300h hybrid | AVC10 | 2014-10 – No end date |
| SEV-000321 | Lexus – RX 450h hybrid | GYL10 | 2009-01 – 2015-12 |
| SEV-000322 | Lexus – RX 450h hybrid | GYL20 | 2015 – No end date |
Hybrid Nissan
SEV # |
Make / Model |
Model code |
Build date range |
| SEV-000449 | Nissan – ARIYA EV | FEO | 2020-07 – No end date |
| SEV-000457 | Nissan – e-NV200 EV | MEO | 2014-05 – No end date |
| SEV-000174 | Nissan – Note e-Power | HE12 | 2016-01 – No end date |
| SEV-000401 | Nissan – Note e-Power | E13 | 2020-12 – No end date |
| SEV-000402 | Nissan – Note Aura e-Power | E13 | 2020-12 – No end date |
| SEV-000175 | Nissan – Fuga hybrid | HY51 | 2010-11 – No end date |
| SEV-000473 | Nissan – Kicks hybrid | P15 | 2020-05 – No end date |
| SEV-000086 | Nissan – Leaf 62kWh EV | ZE1 | 2019-01 – 2020-11 |
| SEV-000122 | Nissan – Leaf 40kWh EV | ZE1 | 2017-09 – 2019-04 |
| SEV-000329 | Nissan – Leaf 24kWh / 30kWh EV | AZE0 | 2013-01 – 2017-10 |
| SEV-000178 | Nissan – Leaf AZEO | 30S | 2016-06 – 2017-09 |
| SEV-000441 | Nissan – Sakura EV | B6AW | 2022-05 – No end date |
| SEV-000362 | Nissan – Serena S- hybrid | HFC26 | 2012-08 – 2016-08 |
| SEV-000372 | Nissan – Serena e-Power hybrid | C27 | 2018 – No end date |
| SEV-000458 | Nissan – Serena e-Power hybrid | C28 | 2022-11 – No end date |
| SEV-000053 | Nissan – X-Trail hybrid | T32 | 2015-05 – No end date |
Hybrid Subaru
SEV # |
Make / Model |
Model code |
Build date range |
| SEV-000088 | SUBARU – XV Hybrid | GPE | 2013-06 – 2020-02 |
Hybrid Suzuki
SEV # |
Make / Model |
Model code |
Build date range |
| SEV-000327 | Suzuki – Hustler | MR92S | 2020-01 – No end date |
| SEV-000470 | Suzuki – Solio / Solio Bandit | MA37S | 2020-11 – No end date |
| SEV-000412 | Suzuki – Spacia Hybrid | MK53S | 2017-12 – No end date |
| SEV-000050 | Suzuki – Swift hybrid | AZ | 2017-01 – No end date |
Hybrid Toyota
SEV # |
Make / Model |
Model code |
Build date range |
| SEV-000149 | Toyota – Alphard / Vellfire hybrid | ATH10, ATH20, AYH30 | 2003-07 – No end date |
| SEV-000460 | Toyota – Alphard / Vellfire hybrid | AYH30 | 2020-01 – No end date |
| SEV-000423 | Toyota – BZ4X EV | XEAM10, YEAM15 | 2022-05 – No end date |
| SEV-000161 | Toyota – C-HR hybrid | ZYX10 | 2016-11 – 2019-09 |
| SEV-000328 | Toyota – Century hybrid | UWG60 | 2018-06 – No end date |
| SEV-000118 | Toyota – Corolla Fielder hybrid wagon | NKE165 | 2013-08 – No end date |
| SEV-000120 | Toyota – Corolla Axio hybrid sedan | NKE165 | 2013-06 – No end date |
| SEV-000536 | Toyota – Corolla Cross hybrid | ZVG11, ZVG15 | 2021-09 – 2022-10 |
| SEV-000016 | Toyota – Corolla Touring Wagon hybrid | ZWE211W | 2019-09 – No end date |
| SEV-000129 | Toyota – Crown 3.5L hybrid | GWS204 | 2008-02 – 2013-07 |
| SEV-000135 | Toyota – Crown 2.5L hybrid | S200, S210, S220 | 1999-09 – No end date |
| SEV-000136 | Toyota – Crown 3.5L hybrid | S200, S210, S220 | 1999-09 – No end date |
| SEV-000350 | Toyota – Crown 2.5L hybrid | AWS210 | 2012-12 – 2018-06 |
| SEV-000437 | Toyota – Crown Crossover Hybrid | 35 SERIES | 2022-09 – No end date |
| SEV-000357 | Toyota – Crown 3.5L hybrid | GWS224 | 2018-06 – 2022-07 |
| SEV-000358 | Toyota – Crown 2.5L hybrid 2WD | AZSH20 | 2018-06 – 2022-07 |
| SEV-000359 | Toyota – Crown 2.5L hybrid 4WD | AZSH21 | 2018-06 – 2022-07 |
| SEV-000500 | Toyota – Dyna Hybrid | U Series | 2003-09 – No end date |
| SEV-000TBA | Toyota – Harrier hybrid | AVU65 | 2013 – 2019 |
| SEV-000376 | Toyota – Harrier hybrid | AXUH80, AXUH85 | 2020-06 – No end date |
| SEV-000524 | Toyota – Harrier PHV plug-in hybrid | AXUP85 | 2022-09 – No end date |
| SEV-000422 | Toyota – JPN Taxi hybrid | NTP10 | 2017-10 – No end date |
| SEV-000503 | Toyota – Mirai hydrogen fuel cell (FCV) | JPD10 | 2014-12 – 2020-08 |
| SEV-000306 | Toyota – Noah hybrid | ZWR80 | 2014-01 – 2022-01 |
| SEV-000315 | Toyota – Noah / Voxy / Esquire hybrid | ZWR80, ZWR85 | 2014-01 – No end date |
| SEV-000379 | Toyota – Noah / Voxy hybrid | ZWR90 | 2022-01 – No end date |
| SEV-000079 | Toyota – Prius PHV plug-in hybrid | ZVW35, ZVW52 | 2012-01 – No end date |
| SEV-000418 | Toyota – Prius PHV plug-in hybrid | XW60 | 2022-12 – No end date |
| SEV-000325 | Toyota – Proace EV | V | 2021-10 – No end date |
| SEV-000370 | Toyota – Raize hybrid | A202A | 2021-11 – No end date |
| SEV-000463 | Toyota – RAV4 PHV plug-in hybrid | AXAP54 | 2020-06 – No end date |
| SEV-000077 | Toyota – Sai hybrid | AZK10 | 2009-12 – 2018-02 |
| SEV-000471 | Toyota – Sienta hybrid | MXPL10/15 | 2022-08 – No end date |
| SEV-000459 | Toyota – Sienta hybrid | NHP170 | 2015-07 – 2022-08 |
| SEV-000334 | Toyota – Vitz hybrid | NHP130 | 2017-01 – 2020-03 |
We specialise in sourcing hybrid cars from Japan to your budget and spec, including direct access to the Japanese auctions.
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