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Perth to Darwin via Broome in an EV

Quick answer

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.

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Fast-charging stops on the way

In order from Perth, with the gap from the previous stop.

StopFrom PerthGap
PerthPlenty of fast chargers0 km
LancelinWA EV Network, Tesla · up to 250 kW · 4 km off the highway124 km124 km
Jurien BayWA EV Network · up to 150 kW · 2 km off the highway216 km91 km
GeraldtonWA EV Network · up to 150 kW410 km195 km
NorthamptonWA EV Network · up to 150 kW462 km52 km
Billabong RoadhouseWA EV Network · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it642 km180 km
Overlander RoadhouseWA EV Network690 km48 km
CarnarvonWA EV Network887 km197 km
MinilyaWA EV Network · up to 50 kW1034 km147 km
Nanutarra RoadhouseWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it1255 km220 km
Fortescue River RoadhouseWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it1418 km163 km
KarrathaWA EV Network · up to 150 kW1526 km108 km
Whim CreekWA EV Network · up to 150 kW1648 km122 km
Port HedlandWA EV Network · up to 150 kW1766 km118 km
Pardoo RoadhouseWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it1916 km151 km
Sandfire RoadhouseWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it2055 km138 km
Bidyadanga turn-offWA EV Network · up to 50 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it2205 km150 km
BroomeWA EV Network · up to 150 kW2376 km171 km
Fitzroy CrossingWA EV Network2772 km396 km
Ngumpan Cliff rest areaWA EV Network · up to 75 kW · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it2870 km98 km
Halls CreekWA EV Network · up to 150 kW · reported down at times: check before you rely on it3061 km192 km
Warmun RoadhouseWA EV Network · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it3224 km162 km
KununurraWA EV Network · up to 150 kW3420 km196 km
Victoria River RoadhouseNRMA · off-grid: often slower, check it's working before you rely on it3738 km318 km
KatherineNRMA · up to 150 kW · 2 km off the highway3934 km196 km
Adelaide RiverNRMA4136 km201 km
Darwin2 fast-charger sites nearby4248 km112 km

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.

Jurien Bay Tourist ParkCampsite · 216 km from Perth, 2.6 km off the route
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 · Chargefox
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Nanutarra 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

Tips for this trip

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  • 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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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 $590 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 $682 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: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
  • 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.

Printed from EV Pick Australia · evpick.com.au. Prices and costs are estimates; check with the dealer. © 2026 EV Pick (T. Crouch). For personal use only; not to be copied, republished or sold without permission.

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