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EV road trips in Australia

Australia's main highways now have fast chargers every 50–100 km on most routes, so most EVs can do the big interstate trips with a few short stops. Pick a trip to see every charging stop, the longest gap, and whether your car can make it.

Popular EV road trips

Sydney to MelbourneHume Highway865 kmdistance26charging stops82 kmlongest gap3stops most EVs needSydney to BrisbanePacific Highway908 kmdistance27charging stops104 kmlongest gap3stops most EVs needBrisbane to CairnsBruce Highway1693 kmdistance26charging stops135 kmlongest gap7stops most EVs needMelbourne to AdelaideWestern and Dukes highways726 kmdistance15charging stops114 kmlongest gap2stops most EVs needSydney to CanberraHume and Federal highways286 kmdistance8charging stops49 kmlongest gap0stops most EVs needPerth to Margaret RiverKwinana Freeway and Bussell Highway269 kmdistance2charging stops173 kmlongest gap0stops most EVs needMelbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean RoadGreat Ocean Road and Princes Highway970 kmdistance19charging stops152 kmlongest gap4stops most EVs need

"Stops most EVs need" is for the middle of the EV range we track, driving at highway speed. Each trip page lets you pick your car.

How we plan the trips

Common questions

Can you drive an EV interstate in Australia?

Yes. The Hume, Pacific, Western and Bruce highways all have fast chargers along them, and most EVs can do Sydney to Melbourne or Sydney to Brisbane with two or three short stops.

How far apart are EV chargers on Australian highways?

On the main east coast routes, usually 30–100 km. The longest gaps are in regional Queensland and South Australia, where they can reach 100–170 km.

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Sydney to Melbourne in an EV865 km: every fast-charging stop and the longest gap.Sydney to Brisbane in an EV908 km: every fast-charging stop and the longest gap.Brisbane to Cairns in an EV1693 km: every fast-charging stop and the longest gap.Melbourne to Adelaide in an EV726 km: every fast-charging stop and the longest gap.Sydney to Canberra in an EV286 km: every fast-charging stop and the longest gap.Perth to Margaret River in an EV269 km: every fast-charging stop and the longest gap.Melbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road in an EV970 km: every fast-charging stop and the longest gap.

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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.