Electric vehicles at Japanese auctions — eligible for import to Australia

Live EV listings from Japanese auctions, matched against the Australian eligible catalog. Japan's early adoption of electric vehicles means used examples reach the auctions well before comparable local supply.

Electric Vehicles — live auction vehicles eligible for Australia

37 vehicles shown

Today's bid request cutoff: 09:00 SydneyCloses in 04h 59m
2018 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at JU Mie

JU MieTomorrow

Grade 4.5

2018 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 88,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$12,358AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥416,451

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥416,451

Reference sold range ¥153k – ¥579k

Details
2020 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at NPS Tokyo

NPS TokyoTomorrow

Grade 4

2020 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 96,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$14,246AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥595,744

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥595,744

Reference sold range ¥605k – ¥1M

Details
2019 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at NAA Fukuoka

NAA FukuokaTomorrow

Grade 4

2019 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 99,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$13,681AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥542,595

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥542,595

Reference sold range ¥394k – ¥1.59M

Details
2019 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at ORIX Kobe

ORIX KobeTomorrow

Grade 3.5

2019 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 100,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$13,085AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥483,630

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥483,630

Reference sold range ¥159k – ¥503k

Details
2018 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at CAA Chubu

CAA ChubuWed 11 Nov

Grade 4

2018 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 101,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$12,499AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥430,990

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥430,990

Reference sold range ¥121k – ¥446k

Details
2019 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at ORIX Kobe

ORIX KobeTomorrow

Grade 3.5

2019 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 104,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$12,562AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥436,620

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥436,620

Reference sold range ¥159k – ¥503k

Details
2020 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at CAA Tokyo

CAA TokyoTomorrow

Grade 4

2020 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 108,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$14,633AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥622,929

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥622,929

Reference sold range ¥450k – ¥691k

Details
2018 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at TAA Shikoku

TAA ShikokuTomorrow

Grade 4

2018 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 127,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$11,586AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥350,604

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥350,604

Reference sold range ¥199k – ¥453k

Details
2018 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at CAA Chubu

CAA ChubuWed 11 Nov

Grade 4

2018 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 137,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$11,072AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥302,622

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥302,622

Reference sold range ¥262k – ¥615k

Details
2018 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at TAA Touhoku

TAA TouhokuThu 12 Nov

Grade 3.5

2018 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 187,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$10,794AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥277,714

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥277,714

Reference sold range ¥262k – ¥550k

Details
2019 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at Honda Kansai
Today04h 59m

Honda KansaiToday

Grade R

2019 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 35,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$12,774AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥470,966

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥470,966

Reference sold range ¥401k – ¥950k

Details
2019 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at ORIX Kobe

ORIX KobeTomorrow

Grade R

2019 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 50,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$12,568AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥437,166

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥437,166

Reference sold range ¥337k – ¥465k

Details
2019 NISSAN LEAF ZE1 at ORIX Kobe

ORIX KobeTomorrow

Grade R

2019 NISSAN LEAF

ZE1 · 66,000 km · Automatic · Electric

Est. landed & complied

$12,453AUD

Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥426,874

Refundable deposit

$1,500

¥

Carbarn Bid Guide ¥426,874

Reference sold range ¥306k – ¥465k

Details

Electric Vehicles at Japanese auctions right now

37 lots in Electric Vehicles are live at Japanese auctions right now, matched against the Australian eligible catalog. They span 4 makes and 5 models, including Ariya, e and EQS 450+. Stock is sourced from 20 auction houses such as AUCNET, CAA Chubu and CAA Tokyo. Current lots run grades 3.5–5. Upcoming auction days: 9 Nov, 10 Nov and 11 Nov.

Lots live
37
Makes
4
Models
5
Auction houses
20

Why Carbarn Is Different

After your deposit, our Japan-side team inspects the car in Japan and Aniku sends the real photos to your WhatsApp — before any bid is placed. You see the underbody, the hidden repairs, the real condition. You decide: bid or skip. Around that, we filter every vehicle for Australian import eligibility and show landed, complied pricing in AUD. You confirm. Then we bid.

Our biggest difference

Real inspection photos to your WhatsApp — before we bid

Auction photos are taken to sell the car. Our Japan-side team photographs what they never show: underbody, rust, hidden repairs, interior condition. Don't like what we find? Skip — your deposit is refunded, or moves to your next car.

From a real customer thread · July 2026
Inspector photo — crossmember rust holes
Inspector photo — leaf spring and frame rust
Inspector photo — rusted rear axle
Inspector photo — rusted bracket panel
Please cancel the bid. Thanks9:46 am ✓✓

Every car filtered for Australian import eligibility

If it's on the page, it can come to Australia.

Bid in JPY, see landed & complied price in AUD

Know the approximate total cost before you commit.

Refundable deposit-first — no bid without your approval

Your deposit starts the inspection. It never places a bid on its own.

Track your bid, deposit and result in one portal

Every step visible, from deposit to auction result.

A Simple Five-Step Auction Buying Process

Choose an eligible auction car, enter your Bid in JPY, review the estimated landed and complied cost in AUD, place your bid deposit, and let Carbarn check the vehicle before final bid submission. No live bidding wars and no pressure — a clear, step-by-step process from deposit to result.

  1. Step 01

    Choose an eligible auction vehicle

  2. Step 02

    Enter your target bid in JPY

  3. Step 03

    Place a refundable auction bid deposit

  4. Step 04

    Carbarn reviews auction sheet, photos and Japan-side findings and confirms with you

  5. Step 05

    Bid submitted and result updated

Japan-Side Physical Inspection and Extra Photos

Auction photos and grades are useful, but they do not always show every defect. After your deposit, our Japan-side team inspects the car at the auction house and sends real photos — underbody, paint, interior — before any final bid is submitted.

Standard Japan auction

  • Auction listing photos
  • Auction sheet and grade

Carbarn adds on top

  • Japan-side physical inspection after your deposit
  • Extra photos and visible defect check
  • Findings shared with you before final bid submission

Estimated Landed and Complied Cost Before You Bid

Carbarn shows an estimated landed and complied cost in AUD so customers can understand the approximate total import cost before bidding. If the Bid in JPY field is empty, the estimate uses Carbarn's benchmark. If the customer enters a Bid in JPY, the estimate updates live.

Cost component 1

Auction bid

Cost component 2

Japan/export costs

Cost component 3

Shipping and logistics

Cost component 4

Import duty/GST/LCT where applicable

Cost component 5

Compliance and local costs

Final cost confirmed at auction result + GST/LCT assessment

Background for Australian buyers bidding in Japan

Bid on Japanese Auction Cars That Can Be Imported to Australia

This page is designed for buyers who want to bid on vehicles in Japan auctions and bring them to Australia. Carbarn does not show every auction vehicle from Japan. The feed is filtered so customers see vehicles that match Australian import eligibility rules or need only limited confirmation before proceeding.

Why Import Eligibility Comes First

Not every Japanese auction car can be imported to Australia. Model code, build month, vehicle type, pathway and compliance rules matter before a bid is placed. Carbarn's system is designed to filter vehicles against Australian import eligibility before they are shown to customers.

Bid Deposit and Auction Result

A deposit is required before Carbarn proceeds with a bid instruction. If the customer does not win the auction, the deposit can be made available for another auction vehicle or refunded according to Carbarn's process.

Place a Bid Deposit with a Controlled Review Process

After reviewing the vehicle and cost breakdown, the customer can place a bid deposit to secure the next step. Carbarn then checks the final vehicle details, auction sheet, import eligibility and available inspection/photo findings before final bid submission. If the vehicle should not proceed, the deposit can be moved to another suitable auction vehicle or refunded according to Carbarn policy and payment method rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, under the same eligibility framework as any other vehicle — either SEVS or the 25-year rule. Every EV listed here has already been matched to a valid pathway.