Sydney → Melbourne
Latest grid data on this route
- 480 g/kWh
- 39% renewable
- 20°C · normal
- 480 g/kWh
- 39% renewable
- 25°C · hot
Grid: Ember Climate · Weather: open-meteo.com
Range by Weather Condition
In normal weather 24 of 24 EV models complete this route. Estimated charging stops among them: 1 to 8 (median 2.5).
Select a vehicle above to explore weather-adjusted range.
Assumptions behind these numbers
- Model assumptionStart charge 100%, arrive with 15% in reserve, charge up to 80% at each stop.
- Model assumptionUsable battery: 100% of each vehicle's listed capacity (the listed capacity may be gross or net; no correction is applied).
- Model assumptionSpeed: consumption starts from each vehicle's listed real-world efficiency, times a speed factor of 1.00 (1.00 = no speed adjustment).
- Vehicle dataWeather: each vehicle uses its own hot, normal and cold factor from our vehicle data, so consumption = efficiency x 1.00 / factor. Hot is 25 °C and above, normal is 10-25 °C, cold is below 10 °C.
- Model assumptionCharging speed: average power = min(vehicle peak kW, 150 kW cap) x 0.60 taper, plus 5 min per stop.
- MethodRange, energy and cost all use the same consumption figure. Energy is measured at the battery; charging losses are not included.
- MethodCharging stops are estimated from range and the charging window. They are not verified charging stations.
- Market dataCost: not shown, because no electricity market price is available for Australia.
- Market dataCO2: energy x grid average carbon intensity of 480 g/kWh (Australia, Ember Climate, Monthly average, June 2026, older than 45 days, last available value).
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The 865-kilometre drive from Sydney to Melbourne, taking approximately 613 minutes, presents a well-supported route for electric vehicle drivers. For an EV with a typical real-world range of 400 kilometres, a single mid-route charge would be sufficient, though drivers may prefer a second brief top-up for comfort. The high station density means that even in extreme heat, which can reduce battery efficiency, finding a charger should not be a challenge. Practical implications include planning a stop around the halfway point near Albury or similar towns, and using a fast charger to minimise downtime. This route is a strong example of intercity EV travel in Australia, where the network is clearly built to support long-distance journeys without border complications.