16 Feb 2025
Iconic NSW road trips get EV charging stations
Nine road trips have been equipped with strategically located charging stations allowing drivers of electric vehicles to experience the best of NSW, 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.
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 www.visitnsw.com/evroadtrips:
- 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 Minns Labor Government is investing $199 million to support the installation of thousands of publicly-available EV charge ports across NSW. This includes ultra-fast charging stations, destination and kerbside chargers.
The NSW Government has awarded funding for more than 3,000 charge ports at more than 1,100 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.
The EV Council awarded NSW 10/10 for the rollout of public charging infrastructure in its 2024 State of EVs report.
Quote attributable to Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Penny Sharpe:
“We are committed to making the state a leader in electric vehicle 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.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Roads and Tourism, John Graham:
“NSW 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. “The installation of EV chargers across regional NSW ensures our regional visitor economies can attract the growing number of EV drivers.”