A state-of-the-art driverless car will be put through its paces on Brisbane roads in the next few months in an Australia-first trial.

The purpose-built $1.5 million Renault ZOE2 was delivered from Europe recently, and will soon take part in on-road trials in Queensland's capital.

Transport Minister Mark Bailey, who was taken for a spin in the car himself on Tuesday, said the trial was a first in Australia.

"This is the first time an autonomous vehicle pilot has occurred to a speed of 50km/h in ordinary traffic conditions,” Mr Bailey said.