New strategically located electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have been installed on nine road trip routes across some of New South Wales’ most popular travel destinations.
The State Government said the curated routes take EV drivers from pristine beaches and rugged mountain ranges to national parks and charming regional towns, ensuring seamless recharging to allow tourists to experience the best of the state, free of 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:
- 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 that breaks the itinerary into stages and shows not just the EV charging options, but also the tourist attractions available along the route.
The New South Wales Government is investing $199 million to support the installation of thousands of publicly available EV charge ports across New South Wales, including ultra-fast charging stations, destination and kerbside chargers.
The State Government said it has awarded funding for more than 3000 charge ports at more than 1100 sites, with many more to come.
These chargers give EV drivers confidence to travel to regional areas and give people living in the regions the freedom to choose an EV as their next vehicle.
New South Wales Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Penny Sharpe, said, “We are committed to making the state a leader in EV adoption and sustainable tourism.
“Driving electric is not only better for the environment, but it’s also the most budget-friendly way to hit the road. Lower running costs means EVs offer significant savings for drivers.”
New South Wales Minister for Roads and Tourism, John Graham, said the state offers world class road trips along magnificent coastlines, beautiful countryside and stunning alpine ranges.
“These new EV chargers will mean all drivers can enjoy these epic journeys,” he said.
“The installation of EV chargers across regional New South Wales ensures our regional visitor economies can attract the growing number of EV drivers.”
