Question 1

How does the EV journey planner work?

Accepted Answer

Enter your start and destination, select your electric vehicle model and current battery charge level. The planner calculates the optimal route, identifies where your battery will run low, and recommends charging stops along the way using live station availability data.

Question 2

Which electric vehicles are supported?

Accepted Answer

The journey planner supports a wide range of EVs sold in Australia, including Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, Kia EV6, BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, Nissan LEAF, Volkswagen ID.4, and many more. Each vehicle's real-world energy consumption is used for accurate range estimation.

Question 3

How accurate is the charging stop estimation?

Accepted Answer

The planner uses each vehicle's published energy consumption figure and accounts for battery state at each stop. It recommends arriving at charging stations with a safe buffer (typically 10–20% battery remaining) and suggests charging to a practical level before continuing, based on the next leg distance.

Question 4

Does the journey planner show live charger availability?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Where supported by the charging network, the planner displays live connector availability updated every few minutes. This helps you avoid stations that are fully occupied or out of service.

Question 5

Is the EV journey planner free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the EV journey planner is completely free to use. No account is required to plan a journey.

Question 6

How many charging stops does the Sydney to Melbourne drive need?

Accepted Answer

For most EVs, the Sydney to Melbourne drive (approximately 880 km) requires 1–2 charging stops. A Tesla Model 3 Long Range can complete it with one stop around Albury or Wodonga. Shorter-range vehicles like the MG ZS EV or Nissan LEAF will need 2–3 stops. Use the journey planner with your specific vehicle and starting battery level for an exact recommendation.

Question 7

Can I drive from Sydney to Brisbane in an electric car?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Sydney to Brisbane (approximately 920 km) is very doable in an EV. Most long-range EVs like the Tesla Model 3, Hyundai IONIQ 6, or Kia EV6 need 1–2 charging stops, typically around the Gold Coast or Ballina corridor. The Pacific Highway and New England Highway routes both have good charging coverage via Chargefox and Tesla Supercharger networks.

Question 8

What charging networks cover long-distance routes in Australia?

Accepted Answer

The main networks covering long-distance routes in Australia are Chargefox (extensive DC fast charger network along major highways), Tesla Supercharger (exclusive to Tesla vehicles but very reliable), Evie Networks (growing network along east coast corridors), and BP Pulse at major service centres. Chargefox and Evie are compatible with all non-Tesla EVs via CCS2 connector.

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