Perth to Adelaide across the Nullarbor in an EV
Perth to Adelaide across the Nullarbor is about 2701 km on the Great Eastern, Coolgardie–Esperance and Eyre highways, around 31.7 hours of driving. There are 20 fast-charging stops along the way, and the longest gap between chargers is 210 km (Ceduna to Wudinna). 228 of the 268 EV versions we track can do it, most with 14 charging stops. 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. On the Nullarbor the real limit is charging speed rather than distance: Caiguna and Madura run at about 30 kW and are shared between two cars, and some sites are unreliable, so allow plenty of extra time.Adelaide to Perth across the Nullarbor is about 2701 km on the Great Eastern, Coolgardie–Esperance and Eyre highways, around 31.7 hours of driving. There are 20 fast-charging stops along the way, and the longest gap between chargers is 210 km (Wudinna to Ceduna). 228 of the 268 EV versions we track can do it, most with 13 charging stops. 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. On the Nullarbor the real limit is charging speed rather than distance: Caiguna and Madura run at about 30 kW and are shared between two cars, and some sites are unreliable, so allow plenty of extra time.
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 $476 in fuel.
Fast-charging stops on the way
In order from Perth, with the gap from the previous stop.
| Stop | From Perth | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| PerthPlenty of fast chargers | 0 km | |
| NorthamWA EV Network · up to 150 kW · 3 km off the highway | 95 km | 95 km |
| MerredinWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 260 km | 164 km |
| Southern CrossWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 368 km | 108 km |
| CoolgardieWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 555 km | 187 km |
| NorsemanWA EV Network · reported out of order for weeks in mid-2026: check before you rely on it | 722 km | 167 km |
| BalladoniaWA EV Network · up to 50 kW | 914 km | 192 km |
| CaigunaWA EV Network · off-grid, about 30 kW and shared between two cars | 1095 km | 181 km |
| MaduraWA EV Network · off-grid, about 30 kW and shared between two cars | 1251 km | 156 km |
| MundrabillaWA EV Network, Biofil · up to 50 kW · free 50 kW canola-oil charger (not on Chargefox); the roadhouse limits charging at times: check before you rely on it | 1367 km | 116 km |
| Border VillageNRMA · off-grid; rebuilt and reopened Oct 2026: check before you rely on it | 1444 km | 77 km |
| Nullarbor RoadhouseNRMA · up to 75 kW · off-grid; out of service in late 2025, 2026 status unconfirmed: check before you rely on it | 1629 km | 185 km |
| YalataRAA Charge · up to 50 kW · off-grid, ramps up slowly and can be as slow as 25 kW | 1722 km | 93 km |
| NundrooNRMA · up to 160 kW | 1773 km | 51 km |
| CedunaRAA Charge · up to 150 kW | 1925 km | 152 km |
| WudinnaRAA Charge · up to 150 kW | 2135 km | 210 km |
| KimbaRAA Charge, NRMA · up to 150 kW | 2237 km | 102 km |
| Port AugustaTesla, Chargefox | 2392 km | 155 km |
| Port PirieChargefox · 5 km off the highway | 2479 km | 87 km |
| SnowtownChargefox | 2552 km | 73 km |
| Port WakefieldChargefox, NRMA | 2602 km | 50 km |
| AdelaidePlenty of fast chargers | 2701 km | 99 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 Adelaide, with the gap from the previous stop.
| Stop | From Adelaide | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| AdelaidePlenty of fast chargers | 0 km | |
| Port WakefieldChargefox, NRMA | 99 km | 99 km |
| SnowtownChargefox | 149 km | 50 km |
| Port PirieChargefox · 5 km off the highway | 222 km | 73 km |
| Port AugustaChargefox, Tesla | 304 km | 82 km |
| KimbaRAA Charge, NRMA · up to 150 kW | 464 km | 160 km |
| WudinnaRAA Charge · up to 150 kW | 566 km | 101 km |
| CedunaRAA Charge · up to 150 kW | 776 km | 210 km |
| NundrooNRMA · up to 160 kW | 928 km | 152 km |
| YalataRAA Charge · up to 50 kW · off-grid, ramps up slowly and can be as slow as 25 kW | 979 km | 51 km |
| Nullarbor RoadhouseNRMA · up to 75 kW · off-grid; out of service in late 2025, 2026 status unconfirmed: check before you rely on it | 1072 km | 93 km |
| Border VillageNRMA · off-grid; rebuilt and reopened Oct 2026: check before you rely on it | 1257 km | 185 km |
| MundrabillaWA EV Network, Biofil · up to 50 kW · free 50 kW canola-oil charger (not on Chargefox); the roadhouse limits charging at times: check before you rely on it | 1334 km | 77 km |
| MaduraWA EV Network · off-grid, about 30 kW and shared between two cars | 1450 km | 116 km |
| CaigunaWA EV Network · off-grid, about 30 kW and shared between two cars | 1606 km | 156 km |
| BalladoniaWA EV Network · up to 50 kW | 1787 km | 181 km |
| NorsemanWA EV Network · reported out of order for weeks in mid-2026: check before you rely on it | 1979 km | 192 km |
| CoolgardieWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 2146 km | 167 km |
| Southern CrossWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 2333 km | 187 km |
| MerredinWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 2441 km | 108 km |
| NorthamWA EV Network · up to 150 kW · 3 km off the highway | 2606 km | 164 km |
| PerthPlenty of fast chargers | 2701 km | 95 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 Perth. 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 m · ChargefoxBalladonia Roadhouse Caravan ParkCaravan park · 914 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxCaiguna Roadhouse Caravan ParkCampsite · 1,095 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 mCocklebiddy Caravan ParkCampsite · 1,160 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · Cocklebiddy RoadhouseMadura Oasis Caravan ParkCampsite · 1,251 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · Chargefox, WA EVMundrabilla Motel Caravan ParkCampsite · 1,367 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxBorder Village Caravan ParkCaravan park · 1,445 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · NRMANullarbor Roadhouse Caravan ParkCaravan park · 1,629 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · NRMAYalata Caravan ParkCampsite · 1,721 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · Chargefox, RAANundroo Hotel Motel Caravan ParkCampsite · 1,773 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · NRMACeduna Foreshore Caravan ParkCaravan park · 1,925 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxKimba Recreation ReserveCampsite · 2,238 km from Perth, 1 km off the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxPort Wakefield Caravan ParkCaravan park · 2,602 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · Chargefox
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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✓ You now know
- 228 of the 268 EVs we track can do it, most with 14 charging stops.
- 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 perth to Adelaide across the Nullarbor in an EV?
Yes. There are 20 fast-charging stops along the 2701 km route, and the longest gap is 210 km. Most EVs need 14 charging stops.
How much does it cost to drive perth to Adelaide across the Nullarbor in an EV?
About $405 in charging for a typical mid-size electric SUV, using WA home power prices for the first battery and fast chargers after that. A petrol SUV would use about $476 in fuel.
What about adelaide to Perth across the Nullarbor?
It's the same 2701 km of road the other way. Tap '⇄ Adelaide → Perth' 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?
Biofil, Chargefox, NRMA, RAA Charge, Tesla, WA EV Network. 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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