how far can an electric car travel australia

In Australia, how far an EV goes depends on the badge and your right foot. City runabouts typically manage about 250–350 km per charge; mainstream models like a Model 3 RWD, MG4 or BYD Atto 3 hover around 350–500 km, while long-range specials claim 550–650 km (WLTP). Real-world highway stints are usually 10–20% less than brochure promises thanks to speed, heat, hills and air-con. Runs like Sydney–Canberra (~290 km) are easy for most modern EVs; Sydney–Melbourne just needs one or two civilised coffee-and-charge stops. Drive smoothly, precondition the battery and use the car’s route planner and you’ll squeeze out extra kilometres without breaking a sweat. Bottom line: with Australia’s fast-charger network growing, long trips no longer require a boot full of extension leads.