EV Route Guide

Sydney to Brisbane

Driving Sydney to Brisbane in your EV? Around 920 km up the Pacific Highway with charging in Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, and Ballina. Most people split it over two days.

918 km ~9h 44m drive 3 suggested stops
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Route Summary

From
Sydney, NSW
To
Brisbane City, QLD
Distance
~918 km
Drive time
~9h 44m
Charging stops
3
Calculated for
Tesla Model Y RWD

About this route

Sydney to Brisbane is around 920 km and most EV drivers split it over two days, which takes the pressure off completely. The Pacific Highway has good fast charging at Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, and Ballina, so you can stop somewhere decent for the night and arrive in Brisbane fresh the next morning.

  • ✓ Naturally splits into two relaxed days of driving
  • ✓ Charging in Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, and Ballina
  • ✓ Goes through Byron Bay if you want to add a detour
  • ✓ Connects to Queensland's Electric Super Highway at the Brisbane end

Suggested Charging Stops

Calculated for a Tesla Model Y RWD at 80% starting charge. Stops will vary by vehicle.

1

Soldiers Point

~230 km from start

Nearby chargers

Chargefox Charging Station

Sunset Blvd, Soldiers Point, NSW, 2317

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2

Macksville

~459 km from start

Nearby chargers

Evie Charging Station

24 Cooper St, Macksville, NSW, 2447

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3

New Italy

~689 km from start

Nearby chargers

Tesla Supercharger

8275 Pacific Highway, New Italy, NSW, 2472

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bp pulse Charging Station

41 Bruxner Highway, Ballina, NSW, 2478

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Chargefox Charging Station

44 Molesworth St, Lismore, NSW, 2480

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charging stops does the Sydney to Brisbane EV route need?

This is a multi-day trip so you will naturally break it into overnight stops, which makes charging easy to plan around. How many charging stops you need each day depends on your car. Use the journey planner to work out each leg.

Can I drive Sydney to Brisbane in an electric car?

Yes. Sydney to Brisbane is around 920 km and most EV drivers split it over two days, which takes the pressure off completely. The Pacific Highway has good fast charging at Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, and Ballina, so you can stop somewhere decent for the night and arrive in Brisbane fresh the next morning.

How long does the Sydney to Brisbane drive take in an EV?

The total driving time is around 9h 44m for the 918 km, spread across multiple days. Each charging stop adds roughly 20 to 40 minutes depending on your car and the charger speed.