EV Route Guide

Sydney to Melbourne

Planning the Sydney to Melbourne drive in your EV? Around 880 km via the Hume, with fast chargers in Goulburn, Albury, and Wangaratta. Most EVs can do it in a day.

875 km ~9h drive 3 suggested stops
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Route Summary

From
Sydney, NSW
To
Melbourne, VIC
Distance
~875 km
Drive time
~9h
Charging stops
3
Calculated for
Tesla Model Y RWD

About this route

Sydney to Melbourne via the Hume Highway is the trip most Australian EV owners tackle first, and for good reason. Around 880 km with fast chargers spaced roughly every 100 km, it's straightforward to plan. Goulburn is a natural first stop about 200 km in, then Albury sits almost exactly at the halfway point, and Wangaratta carries you through the final stretch into Melbourne.

  • ✓ The most well-charged highway in Australia
  • ✓ Goulburn, Albury, and Wangaratta are the key stops
  • ✓ Most newer EVs can comfortably do it in a day
  • ✓ Multiple charging networks including Evie, Chargefox, and Tesla

Suggested Charging Stops

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

1

Goulburn

~219 km from start

Nearby chargers

Tesla

201 Sloane Street, Goulburn, NSW, 2580

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Tesla

5 Lockyer Street, Goulburn, NSW, 2580

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ChargeFox

179-183 Hume Street, Goulburn, NSW, 2580

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2

Tarcutta

~438 km from start

Nearby chargers

Evie Charging Station

32 Sydney St, Tarcutta, NSW, 2652

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Tesla Supercharger

34 Annie Pyers Drive, Gundagai, NSW, 2722

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bp pulse Charging Station

1 Tasman Road, Gumly Gumly, NSW, 2652

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3

Euroa

~657 km from start

Nearby chargers

Chargefox Charging Station

167 Tarcombe St, Euroa, VIC, 3666

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Tesla Supercharger

46 Kirkland Avenue West, Euroa, VIC, 3666

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Evie Charging Station

54 Jones Street, Avenel, VIC, 3664

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Plan for two or three stops depending on your car. A longer-range EV might manage with two, but something with a smaller battery could need more. Use the journey planner to get a proper plan worked out for your specific EV and starting charge.

Can I drive Sydney to Melbourne in an electric car?

Yes. Sydney to Melbourne via the Hume Highway is the trip most Australian EV owners tackle first, and for good reason. Around 880 km with fast chargers spaced roughly every 100 km, it's straightforward to plan. Goulburn is a natural first stop about 200 km in, then Albury sits almost exactly at the halfway point, and Wangaratta carries you through the final stretch into Melbourne.

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

The drive itself is about 9h for the 875 km. That does not include charging stops, so budget an extra 20 to 40 minutes for each one depending on your car and what charger you find.