Sydney to Brisbane in an EV
Sydney to Brisbane is about 908 km on the Pacific Highway, around 10.9 hours of driving. There are 27 fast-charging stops along the way, and the longest gap between them is 104 km (Coffs Harbour to Clarence Valley (highway stop)). 213 of the 213 EV versions we track can do it, most with 3 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 $163 in fuel.
Fast-charging stops on the way
In order from Sydney, with the gap from the previous stop.
| Stop | From Sydney | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| SydneyPlenty of fast chargers | 0 km | |
| BerowraChargefox | 37 km | 37 km |
| GosfordAmpol AmpCharge, Tesla · 2 km off the highway | 70 km | 33 km |
| WyongTesla, Ampol AmpCharge · up to 200 kW | 88 km | 18 km |
| MorissetAmpol AmpCharge | 111 km | 24 km |
| HexhamAmpol AmpCharge | 142 km | 31 km |
| Raymond TerraceTesla, BP Pulse · up to 250 kW | 161 km | 19 km |
| KaruahChargefox · up to 350 kW · 3 km off the highway | 190 km | 29 km |
| NabiacNRMA | 282 km | 92 km |
| PurfleetEvie, Tesla · up to 350 kW | 304 km | 22 km |
| KewTesla * | 351 km | 47 km |
| WauchopeNRMA, Tesla · up to 180 kW | 374 km | 22 km |
| KempseyChargefox · up to 100 kW | 418 km | 44 km |
| MacksvilleEvie · up to 350 kW | 470 km | 52 km |
| Nambucca HeadsBP Pulse · up to 75 kW | 481 km | 11 km |
| Coffs HarbourChargefox, Tesla · up to 120 kW | 521 km | 40 km |
| KororaTesla * | 536 km | 16 km |
| Clarence Valley (highway stop)Evie | 624 km | 88 km |
| MacleanTesla * | 644 km | 19 km |
| WoodburnTesla * | 678 km | 34 km |
| BallinaBP Pulse · up to 75 kW | 723 km | 46 km |
| Lennox HeadTesla * · up to 120 kW | 737 km | 14 km |
| EwingsdaleNRMA · up to 50 kW | 750 km | 13 km |
| Tweed HeadsEvie, Tesla | 804 km | 54 km |
| Gold CoastAmpol AmpCharge, Tesla · up to 120 kW | 825 km | 21 km |
| Gold CoastEvie, Tesla | 843 km | 18 km |
| CoomeraEvie · 5 km off the highway | 852 km | 8 km |
| YatalaEvie | 864 km | 13 km |
| BrisbanePlenty of fast chargers | 908 km | 44 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 sydney to Brisbane in an EV?
Yes. There are 27 fast-charging stops along the 908 km route, and the longest gap is 104 km. Most EVs need 3 charging stops.
How much does it cost to drive sydney to Brisbane in an EV?
About $118 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 $163 in fuel.
Which charging networks are on this route?
Ampol AmpCharge, BP Pulse, Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, 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.
Printed from EV Pick · evpick.com.au. Prices and costs are estimates; check with the dealer.