Nine road trips have been equipped with strategically located charging stations allowing drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) to experience the best of New South Wales, free of range anxiety.
These curated routes take EV drivers through some of NSW’s most popular destinations, from pristine beaches and rugged mountain ranges to national parks and charming regional towns.
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To make EV travel easier for NSW drivers, EV charging stations are strategically located along each route, ensuring seamless recharging and eliminating any concerns about range anxiety.
There are at least two fast-charging plugs and one destination charging plug per 100km. On average, modern EVs can now typically travel 400km on a single charge.
Each route varies in length and highlights a mix of unique local attractions with something for everyone, including unique regional towns, gourmet food and cultural experiences.
The nine EV-friendly road trips are on the Visit NSW website:
- Central Coast and Hunter Valley – a U-shaped 257km trip from Newcastle to Maitland
- Grand Pacific Drive – a 200km journey along the coastline from Sydney to Jervis Bay
- Greater Blue Mountains Drive – a 283km round trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains
- Southern Highlands to the South Coast – a 210km journey through the highlands and coast
- Kosciuszko Alpine Way – a 171km drive through the Snowy Mountains
- Southern Tablelands – a 100km trip taking in Goulburn and surrounds
- Classic Country – a 422km drive through the Southern and Riverina Murray tourism regions
- Legendary Pacific Coast – an 819km, multi-day journey along the Pacific Highway
- Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive – a 406km trip through Australia’s southeastern corner.
Each road trip has its own webpage which breaks the itinerary into stages and shows not just the EV charging options, but also the tourist attractions available along the route.
The news was welcomed by Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) CEO Julie Delvecchio.
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“This is exactly the kind of forward-thinking approach we need to accelerate EV adoption across Australia,” she said.
“Range anxiety has been a barrier to EV uptake, and by making it easier for drivers to see where they can travel and charge, this initiative directly addresses that concern. While many new EVs can travel 400km on a single charge, initiatives like these tackle concerns about range anxiety head on.”
