EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 10 MIN
EV Discussions Podcast — S1Ep11 — 2000 km Road Trip — 350 kW Evie Charging, Summary of costs
from EV Discussions by The Electro Revolution — with your hosts — Jess and James, Adriana and Chris · host The Electro Revolution
YouTube video related news: https://youtu.be/UrDfwXfsCZkYouTube video podcast: https://youtu.be/URxQhGJitqgIn this episode:🔋 We tackle the last charging stop of the trip – a powerful 350 kW Ampol charger in Tarcutta.🚗 Arriving with just 26% battery left, I explain why a smaller Evity top-up earlier was essential to make it here.⚡ Despite the station being busy (with queues and limited bays), I manage a full 100% charge in under an hour – recording the Seal’s fastest-ever charging speed at 151 kW.📱 Some tech hiccups: the charger’s screen wasn’t working, so I had to rely on the mobile app to start and monitor the session.💰 Full transparency: I share the charging bill – $60.84 AUD for 77 kWh, plus a breakdown of total charging costs across the whole trip.📊 Finally, I compare the trip up vs trip back – time spent charging, total kWh added, average cost per kWh, and why the return leg was more challenging (school holidays, queues, and one faulty charger).This episode, from The Electro Revolution YouTube channel, documents the final stage of a 2,000-kilometre electric vehicle road trip between Sydney and Phillip Island. The creator, Michael, evaluates the performance of a BYD vehicle, specifically highlighting the efficiency and speed of 350 kW ultra-fast chargers encountered during the return journey. Throughout the account, he provides a detailed breakdown of charging costs, energy consumption, and the logistical challenges of finding functional infrastructure during busy periods. He notes that while the total expense was significantly lower than that of a petrol car, the trip required more meticulous planning and longer rest breaks. Ultimately, the source serves as a practical guide for EV owners, contrasting the ease of weekday travel with the difficulties of holiday weekend congestion. The narrative concludes with a comparison of EV and hybrid technologies, suggesting that while long-distance electric travel is viable, it remains a developing experience in Australia.Chapters:00:00 Setting up the 2,000km EV cost deep dive00:31 Final low-battery push toward Sydney01:26 Peak 350kW charger and 151kW speed burst02:48 Tapering to 70kW and real-world slowdown03:34 Forty-minute queue and broken charger screen04:41 Cost of fast charging: 55min for 77kWh05:33 Slow 50kW stop vs fast-charge efficiency06:43 Total trip stats: 4h16m charging, $172 cost07:58 Peak-time congestion and Sunday travel impact08:53 Final verdict: EV savings vs time cost trade-off
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YouTube video related news: https://youtu.be/UrDfwXfsCZkYouTube video podcast: https://youtu.be/URxQhGJitqgIn this episode:🔋 We tackle the last charging stop of the trip – a powerful 350 kW Ampol charger in Tarcutta.🚗 Arriving with just 26% battery left, I explain why a smaller Evity top-up earlier was essential to make it here.⚡ Despite the station being busy (with queues and limited bays), I manage a full 100% charge in under an hour – recording the Seal’s fastest-ever charging speed at 151 kW.📱 Some tech hiccups: the charger’s screen wasn’t working, so I had to rely on the mobile app to start and monitor the session.💰 Full transparency: I share the charging bill – $60.84 AUD for 77 kWh, plus a breakdown of total charging costs across the whole trip.📊 Finally, I compare the trip up vs trip back – time spent charging, total kWh added, average cost per kWh, and why the return leg was more challenging (school holidays, queues, and one faulty charger).This episode, from The Electro Revolution YouTube channel, documents the final stage of a 2,000-kilometre electric vehicle road trip between Sydney and Phillip Island. The creator, Michael, evaluates the performance of a BYD vehicle, specifically highlighting the efficiency and speed of 350 kW ultra-fast chargers encountered during the return journey. Throughout the account, he provides a detailed breakdown of charging costs, energy consumption, and the logistical challenges of finding functional infrastructure during busy periods. He notes that while the total expense was significantly lower than that of a petrol car, the trip required more meticulous planning and longer rest breaks. Ultimately, the source serves as a practical guide for EV owners, contrasting the ease of weekday travel with the difficulties of holiday weekend congestion. The narrative concludes with a comparison of EV and hybrid technologies, suggesting that while long-distance electric travel is viable, it remains a developing experience in Australia.Chapters:00:00 Setting up the 2,000km EV cost deep dive00:31 Final low-battery push toward Sydney01:26 Peak 350kW charger and 151kW speed burst02:48 Tapering to 70kW and real-world slowdown03:34 Forty-minute queue and broken charger screen04:41 Cost of fast charging: 55min for 77kWh05:33 Slow 50kW stop vs fast-charge efficiency06:43 Total trip stats: 4h16m charging, $172 cost07:58 Peak-time congestion and Sunday travel impact08:53 Final verdict: EV savings vs time cost trade-off
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