Perth to Darwin via Broome in an EV
Perth to Darwin via Broome is about 4248 km on the Indian Ocean Drive, North West Coastal, Great Northern, Victoria and Stuart highways, around 48.9 hours of driving. There are 25 fast-charging stops along the way, and the longest gap between chargers is 396 km (Broome to Fitzroy Crossing). Only 1 of the 268 EV versions we track can cover the 396 km gap on one charge at highway speed; most will 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. Between Broome and Fitzroy Crossing, Derby's WA EV Network chargers (2 × 150 kW) are a 42 km detour each way that splits the 396 km gap into about 220 and 256 km.Darwin to Perth via Broome is about 4248 km on the Indian Ocean Drive, North West Coastal, Great Northern, Victoria and Stuart highways, around 48.9 hours of driving. There are 25 fast-charging stops along the way, and the longest gap between chargers is 396 km (Fitzroy Crossing to Broome). Only 1 of the 268 EV versions we track can cover the 396 km gap on one charge at highway speed; most will 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. Between Broome and Fitzroy Crossing, Derby's WA EV Network chargers (2 × 150 kW) are a 42 km detour each way that splits the 396 km gap into about 220 and 256 km.
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 $749 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 | |
| LancelinWA EV Network, Tesla · up to 250 kW · 4 km off the highway | 124 km | 124 km |
| Jurien BayWA EV Network · up to 150 kW · 2 km off the highway | 216 km | 91 km |
| GeraldtonWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 410 km | 195 km |
| NorthamptonWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 462 km | 52 km |
| Billabong RoadhouseWA EV Network · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 642 km | 180 km |
| Overlander RoadhouseWA EV Network | 690 km | 48 km |
| CarnarvonWA EV Network | 887 km | 197 km |
| MinilyaWA EV Network · up to 50 kW | 1034 km | 147 km |
| Nanutarra RoadhouseWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 1255 km | 220 km |
| Fortescue River RoadhouseWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 1418 km | 163 km |
| KarrathaWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 1526 km | 108 km |
| Whim CreekWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 1648 km | 122 km |
| Port HedlandWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 1766 km | 118 km |
| Pardoo RoadhouseWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 1916 km | 151 km |
| Sandfire RoadhouseWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 2055 km | 138 km |
| Bidyadanga turn-offWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 2205 km | 150 km |
| BroomeWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 2376 km | 171 km |
| Fitzroy CrossingWA EV Network | 2772 km | 396 km |
| Ngumpan Cliff rest areaWA EV Network · up to 75 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 2870 km | 98 km |
| Halls CreekWA EV Network · up to 150 kW · reported down at times: check before you rely on it | 3061 km | 192 km |
| Warmun RoadhouseWA EV Network · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 3224 km | 162 km |
| KununurraWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 3420 km | 196 km |
| Victoria River RoadhouseNRMA · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 3738 km | 318 km |
| KatherineNRMA · up to 150 kW · 2 km off the highway | 3934 km | 196 km |
| Adelaide RiverNRMA | 4136 km | 201 km |
| Darwin2 fast-charger sites nearby | 4248 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 · 2 km off the highway | 314 km | 201 km |
| Victoria River RoadhouseNRMA · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 510 km | 196 km |
| KununurraWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 828 km | 318 km |
| Warmun RoadhouseWA EV Network · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 1024 km | 197 km |
| Halls CreekWA EV Network · up to 150 kW · reported down at times: check before you rely on it | 1187 km | 162 km |
| Ngumpan Cliff rest areaWA EV Network · up to 75 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 1378 km | 192 km |
| Fitzroy CrossingWA EV Network | 1476 km | 98 km |
| BroomeWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 1872 km | 396 km |
| Bidyadanga turn-offWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 2043 km | 171 km |
| Sandfire RoadhouseWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 2193 km | 150 km |
| Pardoo RoadhouseWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 2332 km | 138 km |
| Port HedlandWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 2482 km | 151 km |
| Whim CreekWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 2600 km | 118 km |
| KarrathaWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 2722 km | 122 km |
| Fortescue River RoadhouseWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 2830 km | 108 km |
| Nanutarra RoadhouseWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 2993 km | 163 km |
| MinilyaWA EV Network · up to 50 kW | 3214 km | 220 km |
| CarnarvonWA EV Network | 3361 km | 147 km |
| Overlander RoadhouseWA EV Network | 3558 km | 197 km |
| Billabong RoadhouseWA EV Network · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it | 3606 km | 48 km |
| NorthamptonWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 3786 km | 180 km |
| GeraldtonWA EV Network · up to 150 kW | 3838 km | 52 km |
| Jurien BayWA EV Network · up to 150 kW · 2 km off the highway | 4032 km | 195 km |
| LancelinWA EV Network, Tesla · up to 250 kW · 4 km off the highway | 4124 km | 91 km |
| PerthPlenty of fast chargers | 4248 km | 124 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 · ChargefoxGeraldton Self Contained Free Camp 24hr LimitCaravan park · 410 km from Perth, 1.2 km off the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxNorthampton Caravan ParkCaravan park · 462 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxNanutarra Roadhouse Caravan ParkCaravan park · 1,255 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxPardoo RoadhouseCaravan park · 1,916 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxSandfire Caravan ParkCaravan park · 2,055 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxSandfire Roadhouse Caravan ParkCaravan park · 2,055 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxDiscovery Parks (Broome)Caravan park · 2,376 km from Perth, 1.2 km off the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxTurkey Creek RoadhouseCaravan park · 3,224 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxWarmun Roadhouse and Caravan ParkCaravan park · 3,224 km from Perth, on the route
Charger within 350 m · ChargefoxAdelaide River InnCaravan park · 4,135 km from Perth, 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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✓ You now know
- 1 of the 268 EVs we track can do it, most without stopping to charge.
- 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 Darwin via Broome in an EV?
Yes. There are 25 fast-charging stops along the 4248 km route, and the longest gap is 396 km. Most EVs need 12 charging stops.
How much does it cost to drive perth to Darwin via Broome in an EV?
About $0 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 $749 in fuel.
What about darwin to Perth via Broome?
It's the same 4248 km of road the other way. Tap '⇄ Darwin → 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?
NRMA, 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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