Brisbane to Darwin in an EV
Brisbane to Darwin is about 3421 km on the Warrego, Landsborough, Barkly and Stuart highways via Mount Isa, Three Ways, around 38.6 hours of driving. There are 20 fast-charging stops along the way, and the longest gap between chargers is 648 km (Three Ways to Katherine). No EV we track can cover the 648 km gap on one charge at highway speed, so you'll need a slow charge in between, usually overnight at a roadhouse, hotel or caravan park. This is a remote trip. Some chargers are off-grid, slow or unreliable, so carry a portable charger and plan overnight stops at roadhouses or caravan parks with three-phase power. Coming soon: NRMA fast chargers at Augathella (splitting Morven to Blackall) and Elliott (splitting Three Ways to Katherine) were waiting to be switched on as of 30 October 2026. Until they open, plan a slow overnight charge on those stretches.Darwin to Brisbane is about 3421 km on the Warrego, Landsborough, Barkly and Stuart highways via Three Ways, Mount Isa, around 38.6 hours of driving. There are 20 fast-charging stops along the way, and the longest gap between chargers is 648 km (Katherine to Three Ways). No EV we track can cover the 648 km gap on one charge at highway speed, so you'll need a slow charge in between, usually overnight at a roadhouse, hotel or caravan park. This is a remote trip. Some chargers are off-grid, slow or unreliable, so carry a portable charger and plan overnight stops at roadhouses or caravan parks with three-phase power. Coming soon: NRMA fast chargers at Augathella (splitting Morven to Blackall) and Elliott (splitting Three Ways to Katherine) were waiting to be switched on as of 30 October 2026. Until they open, plan a slow overnight charge on those stretches.
Can your car do it?
Uses highway range: about 75% of the claimed range at 100–110 km/h. Leave home full, fast charge to 80% and arrive with at least 10%. Charging costs assume home power for the first battery and 70c/kWh at fast chargers. Driving the same trip in a typical petrol SUV costs about $609 in fuel.
Fast-charging stops on the way
In order from Brisbane, with the gap from the previous stop.
| Stop | From Brisbane | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| BrisbanePlenty of fast chargers | 0 km | |
| IpswichYurika, Evie, Ampol AmpCharge, BP Pulse | 39 km | 39 km |
| PlainlandEvie | 74 km | 34 km |
| GattonYurika | 84 km | 10 km |
| ToowoombaTesla, Evie · up to 120 kW · 2 km off the highway | 126 km | 42 km |
| WestbrookBP Pulse, Yurika | 137 km | 11 km |
| MilesQLD Electric Super Highway · up to 75 kW | 334 km | 197 km |
| RomaQLD Electric Super Highway · up to 75 kW · check it's working before you rely on it | 475 km | 141 km |
| MitchellEvie | 562 km | 87 km |
| MorvenNRMA | 651 km | 89 km |
| BlackallQLD Electric Super Highway · up to 75 kW | 961 km | 310 km |
| BarcaldineQLD Electric Super Highway, NRMA · up to 75 kW | 1068 km | 107 km |
| LongreachQLD Electric Super Highway, NRMA · up to 75 kW | 1175 km | 107 km |
| WintonQLD Electric Super Highway · up to 75 kW | 1354 km | 179 km |
| KynunaNRMA · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 1518 km | 164 km |
| CloncurryQLD Electric Super Highway · up to 75 kW | 1701 km | 183 km |
| Mount IsaNRMA, QLD Electric Super Highway | 1821 km | 120 km |
| CamoowealNRMA · up to 50 kW | 2011 km | 190 km |
| Three WaysNRMA · NRMA lists this site as Warumungu (Tennant Creek area): confirm the exact spot in the NRMA app | 2458 km | 447 km |
| KatherineNRMA · up to 150 kW | 3106 km | 648 km |
| Adelaide RiverNRMA | 3309 km | 203 km |
| Darwin2 fast-charger sites nearby | 3421 km | 112 km |
* Tesla Superchargers: many are open to all EVs through the Tesla app, but some are Tesla-only. We leave Tesla-only stops out of the plan for other cars. Power is the fastest charger listed at that stop, where known.
In order from Darwin, with the gap from the previous stop.
| Stop | From Darwin | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Darwin2 fast-charger sites nearby | 0 km | |
| Adelaide RiverNRMA | 112 km | 112 km |
| KatherineNRMA · up to 150 kW | 315 km | 203 km |
| Three WaysNRMA · NRMA lists this site as Warumungu (Tennant Creek area): confirm the exact spot in the NRMA app | 963 km | 648 km |
| CamoowealNRMA · up to 50 kW | 1410 km | 447 km |
| Mount IsaNRMA, QLD Electric Super Highway | 1600 km | 190 km |
| CloncurryQLD Electric Super Highway · up to 75 kW | 1720 km | 120 km |
| KynunaNRMA · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 1903 km | 183 km |
| WintonQLD Electric Super Highway · up to 75 kW | 2067 km | 164 km |
| LongreachQLD Electric Super Highway, NRMA · up to 75 kW | 2246 km | 179 km |
| BarcaldineQLD Electric Super Highway, NRMA · up to 75 kW | 2353 km | 107 km |
| BlackallQLD Electric Super Highway · up to 75 kW | 2460 km | 107 km |
| MorvenNRMA | 2770 km | 310 km |
| MitchellEvie | 2859 km | 89 km |
| RomaQLD Electric Super Highway · up to 75 kW · check it's working before you rely on it | 2946 km | 88 km |
| MilesQLD Electric Super Highway · up to 75 kW | 3087 km | 141 km |
| WestbrookBP Pulse, Yurika | 3284 km | 197 km |
| ToowoombaTesla, Evie · up to 120 kW · 2 km off the highway | 3295 km | 11 km |
| GattonYurika | 3337 km | 42 km |
| PlainlandEvie | 3347 km | 10 km |
| IpswichYurika, Evie, Ampol AmpCharge, BP Pulse | 3382 km | 34 km |
| BrisbanePlenty of fast chargers | 3421 km | 39 km |
* Tesla Superchargers: many are open to all EVs through the Tesla app, but some are Tesla-only. We leave Tesla-only stops out of the plan for other cars. Power is the fastest charger listed at that stop, where known.
Route map
Green dots are fast-charging stops; grey are Tesla-only; orange are EV-friendly places to stay. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
EV-friendly places to stay
Caravan parks and campsites along the way with an EV charger at the park or within a short walk (350 m), in order from Brisbane. Chargers at parks are often for guests only and may be slower than a fast charger, so check with the park when you book.
Charger within 350 mBarcaldine Showgrounds Caravan ParkCaravan park · 1,068 km from Brisbane, 1 km off the route
Charger within 350 m · NRMABarcaldine Showground Caravan ParkCampsite · 1,068 km from Brisbane, 1 km off the route
Charger within 350 m · NRMABlue Heeler Caravan ParkCaravan park · 1,518 km from Brisbane, on the route
Charger within 350 m · NRMAKynuna Caravan ParkCaravan park · 1,518 km from Brisbane, on the route
Charger within 350 m · NRMAPost Office Hotel MotelCaravan park · 2,011 km from Brisbane, on the route
Charger within 350 m · NRMACamooweal Post Office Hotel Motel & Caravan ParkCaravan park · 2,011 km from Brisbane, on the route
Charger within 350 m · NRMACamooweal Roadhouse Caravan ParkCaravan park · 2,011 km from Brisbane, on the route
Charger within 350 m · NRMAMidland Caravan ParkCampsite · 2,686 km from Brisbane, on the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxMataranka Roadhouse Caravan ParkCaravan park · 3,000 km from Brisbane, on the route
Charger within 350 m · NRMAAdelaide River InnCaravan park · 3,309 km from Brisbane, on the route
Charger within 350 m · NRMA
From OpenStreetMap, which volunteers keep up to date, so some parks with chargers may be missing. NRMA Parks and Resorts has also added chargers at many of its parks. No charger? Most parks let you charge slowly from a powered site with your own portable charger. Ask first, as some charge extra.
Tips for this trip
- Check chargers before you go. Chargers do break down or get busy, especially on holiday weekends. The PlugShare app shows recent check-ins from other drivers.
- Charge to 80%, not 100%. Fast charging slows right down above 80%, so two short stops are usually quicker than one long one.
- Speed costs range. At 110 km/h most EVs use 20–30% more energy than their claimed figure. Dropping to 100 km/h on the longest gap gives you a buffer.
- Have two networks' apps ready. Most stops have more than one network, so if one charger is down you can use another.
- Towing or a full load can halve your range. Plan stops about half as far apart.
- Remote trips: pack a portable charger that can use a 15 amp or 32 amp three-phase socket, plus heavy-duty leads, and log into the NRMA, Chargefox and Tesla apps before you leave, as mobile coverage drops out. Roadhouses and caravan parks with three-phase power are your plan B, so ring ahead and ask before plugging in: some outlets are on small breakers, and tripping them can cost you. Carry a Type 2 cable for chargers without one, check the Chargefox, NRMA and PlugShare apps the day before and on the day, and expect higher energy use on coarse outback roads and in strong headwinds.
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- Charge to 80% rather than 100%, and have a second network's app ready in case a charger is down.
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Common questions
Can you drive brisbane to Darwin in an EV?
Yes. There are 20 fast-charging stops along the 3421 km route, and the longest gap is 648 km. Most EVs need a slow overnight charge.
How much does it cost to drive brisbane to Darwin in an EV?
About $0 in charging for a typical mid-size electric SUV, using Queensland home power prices for the first battery and fast chargers after that. A petrol SUV would use about $609 in fuel.
What about darwin to Brisbane?
It's the same 3421 km of road the other way. Tap '⇄ Darwin → Brisbane' at the top of the page to see the charging stops in that order, and where your car would stop.
Which charging networks are on this route?
Ampol AmpCharge, BP Pulse, Evie, NRMA, QLD Electric Super Highway, Tesla, Yurika. Many stops have more than one network.
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How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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