Melbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road in an EV
Melbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road is about 970 km on the Great Ocean Road and Princes Highway, around 13.2 hours of driving. There are 19 fast-charging stops along the way, and the longest gap between them is 152 km (Apollo Bay to Warrnambool). 206 of the 213 EV versions we track can do it, most with 4 charging stops.
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 $174 in fuel.
Fast-charging stops on the way
In order from Melbourne, with the gap from the previous stop.
| Stop | From Melbourne | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| MelbournePlenty of fast chargers | 0 km | |
| WerribeeChargefox, Ampol AmpCharge · 3 km off the highway | 37 km | 37 km |
| LaraTesla, Shell Recharge | 63 km | 27 km |
| GeelongEvie · 3 km off the highway | 75 km | 11 km |
| CeresEvie | 79 km | 5 km |
| GeelongAmpol AmpCharge, Evie | 84 km | 5 km |
| TorquayOrigin 360, Evie, Chargefox | 102 km | 17 km |
| LorneChargefox | 148 km | 46 km |
| Apollo BayEvie | 191 km | 43 km |
| Port CampbellTesla * | 284 km | 94 km |
| WarrnamboolTesla, Chargefox · up to 150 kW | 343 km | 58 km |
| Port FairyEvie · up to 50 kW · 12 km off the highway | 373 km | 30 km |
| DartmoorEvie | 482 km | 108 km |
| Mount GambierTesla, Chargefox | 528 km | 46 km |
| NaracoorteRAA Charge · up to 150 kW | 634 km | 105 km |
| KeithChargefox, Tesla | 742 km | 108 km |
| TintinaraChargefox | 780 km | 38 km |
| CoonalpynChargefox | 809 km | 28 km |
| Tailem BendTesla, Chargefox, Evie · up to 250 kW | 866 km | 57 km |
| Murray BridgeChargefox · 3 km off the highway | 896 km | 30 km |
| AdelaidePlenty of fast chargers | 970 km | 74 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. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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.
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Common questions
Can you drive felbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road in an EV?
Yes. There are 19 fast-charging stops along the 970 km route, and the longest gap is 152 km. Most EVs need 4 charging stops.
How much does it cost to drive melbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road in an EV?
About $128 in charging for a typical mid-size electric SUV, using home power for the first battery and fast chargers after that. A petrol SUV would use about $174 in fuel.
Which charging networks are on this route?
Ampol AmpCharge, Chargefox, Evie, Origin 360, RAA Charge, Shell Recharge, Tesla. 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 October 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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