Adelaide to Mount Gambier EV Charging Guide

Adelaide to Mount Gambier is one of South Australia's great road trips. You're driving through wine country, past farmland and toward one of the most photographed craters in the country. It's also a genuinely easy EV route now. One charging stop is plenty for most cars. Two stops and you're arriving relaxed. The scenery makes the detours worth it.

Recommended charging stops

• 1

  Evie Tailem Bend (150 kW)

  Easy highway access. Food and toilets nearby.

  Arrive ~40%Leave at ~85%~20 min

  Tailem Bend is the perfect first stop heading south-east. Grab coffee, stretch your legs and top up. You'll arrive in Mount Gambier with plenty left.

• 2

  Chargefox Naracoorte (150 kW)

  Good town for a quick lunch. Caves nearby if you want a detour.

  Arrive ~25%Leave at ~80%~20 min

  Naracoorte is optional for most long-range EVs but a smart stop if you want to explore the Naracoorte Caves or take a proper lunch break. Easy to skip if you're in a hurry.

Vehicle suitability

CarTell tips for this route

• The Blue Lake in Mount Gambier is worth the visit, plan a stop near the city centre charger.
• Avoid the Princes Highway through Meningie if time allows, the inland route via Keith and Bordertown can be faster.
• The Coonawarra wineries are just off the route near Penola. Easy detour if you're not on a deadline.

Frequently asked questions