EV trip planning in remote Australia #tesla #charging #outback #hypermiling #roadtrip
Channel: AUSY8
Date: 2023-10-09

We have started a 25,000 km+ figure “8” lap of Australia in our Tesla electric car. The planned route is  Canberra - Port Augusta - Darwin - Perth - Port Augusta - Alice Springs - Mount Isa - Townsville - Melbourne - Hobart. At the time of posting this video we are in Carnarvon WA.

This video covers these topics:
- How to plan for long driving distances using only AC charging
- How long might it take your EV to get from Karratha to Exmouth Western Australia
- How to use Plugshare to find the best charging options
- To have backup charging plans
- 32A 3 phase AC charging
- Nanutarra roadhouse
- Charging an EV from a diesel generator - you gotta do what you gotta do!

Join me on a journey from Karratha to Exmouth in a Tesla Model Y, navigating the remote regions of Australia without access to fast charging stations. In this comprehensive video, you'll learn about trip planning, dealing with range estimates, using alternative charging options, and adapting to real-world conditions. Discover valuable tips from me, gain insights into energy consumption, and explore the challenges and solutions of long-distance EV travel.