EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 15 MIN
EV Discussions Podcast — S2Ep28 — Sydney to Melbourne EV Road Trip | Tesla & 350kW Fast Charging
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/8O1Q2nADZAIYouTube video podcast: https://youtu.be/r0dPPSVPauwWelcome to the Electro Revolution channel.In this episode, I take the 2024 BYD Seal Premium on a real-world 800km+ EV road trip from Sydney to Melbourne — testing Australia’s high-speed charging infrastructure along the Hume Highway.This time, I committed to using ultra-rapid DC chargers only, learning from my previous Sydney to Phillip Island journey. The goal? Minimise downtime, maximise charging speeds, and evaluate total cost efficiency when relying on premium fast charging networks.🔌 Charging Stops in This Episode:🔹Tesla Supercharger (20-stall site) – Goulburn, NSW🔹Ampol / EVIE Networks 350kW charger – Tarcutta🔹Next episode: BP Pulse before arriving in MelbourneThis was my first time fast charging the BYD Seal at Tesla’s largest Southern Hemisphere Supercharger site in Goulburn. I walk through:🔹Using the Tesla app to initiate charging🔹Real-world charging speeds at different state-of-charge levels🔹How charging tapers above 70–80%🔹Infrastructure quality, lighting, and site layout🔹Government co-funding requirements and SLA implications🔹Cost breakdown per stop⚡ Key Observations:🔹Charging speeds reduced significantly above 70–80% SOC🔹Tesla Supercharger performance vs EVIE 350kW hardware🔹Practical long-distance EV planning at 2:00 AM departure⚡Total charging cost comparison for first two stops:Stop 1: $26.88Stop 2: $35.95I also demonstrate trip computer tracking strategy (Trip A vs Trip B) to monitor segment efficiency vs total distance travelled (386km covered by episode end).Chapters:00:00 Electro Revolution EV Podcast Introduction & Sydney to Melbourne Road Trip Overview00:21 Sydney to Melbourne EV Road Trip Stress Test in a 2024 BYD Seal Premium01:23 2:16AM Departure Strategy, 100% Battery & Data Logging Setup03:16 Goulburn Tesla Supercharger Test Open Access for Non-Tesla EVs05:48 BYD Seal Charging Curve Explained 79kW at High State of Charge07:32 Tarcutta 350kW Ultra Rapid Charger Real-World Speed vs Marketing Claims09:17 100% Charging, Cell Balancing & Why EV Charging Slows at 99%10:53 EV Fast Charging Costs $62 to Travel 386km Sydney to Tarcutta12:39 EV Infrastructure Reliability vs Battery Physics Limits14:09 Should You Charge to 80% or 100%? Optimising Long Distance EV Road Trips
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YouTube video related news: https://youtu.be/8O1Q2nADZAIYouTube video podcast: https://youtu.be/r0dPPSVPauwWelcome to the Electro Revolution channel.In this episode, I take the 2024 BYD Seal Premium on a real-world 800km+ EV road trip from Sydney to Melbourne — testing Australia’s high-speed charging infrastructure along the Hume Highway.This time, I committed to using ultra-rapid DC chargers only, learning from my previous Sydney to Phillip Island journey. The goal? Minimise downtime, maximise charging speeds, and evaluate total cost efficiency when relying on premium fast charging networks.🔌 Charging Stops in This Episode:🔹Tesla Supercharger (20-stall site) – Goulburn, NSW🔹Ampol / EVIE Networks 350kW charger – Tarcutta🔹Next episode: BP Pulse before arriving in MelbourneThis was my first time fast charging the BYD Seal at Tesla’s largest Southern Hemisphere Supercharger site in Goulburn. I walk through:🔹Using the Tesla app to initiate charging🔹Real-world charging speeds at different state-of-charge levels🔹How charging tapers above 70–80%🔹Infrastructure quality, lighting, and site layout🔹Government co-funding requirements and SLA implications🔹Cost breakdown per stop⚡ Key Observations:🔹Charging speeds reduced significantly above 70–80% SOC🔹Tesla Supercharger performance vs EVIE 350kW hardware🔹Practical long-distance EV planning at 2:00 AM departure⚡Total charging cost comparison for first two stops:Stop 1: $26.88Stop 2: $35.95I also demonstrate trip computer tracking strategy (Trip A vs Trip B) to monitor segment efficiency vs total distance travelled (386km covered by episode end).Chapters:00:00 Electro Revolution EV Podcast Introduction & Sydney to Melbourne Road Trip Overview00:21 Sydney to Melbourne EV Road Trip Stress Test in a 2024 BYD Seal Premium01:23 2:16AM Departure Strategy, 100% Battery & Data Logging Setup03:16 Goulburn Tesla Supercharger Test Open Access for Non-Tesla EVs05:48 BYD Seal Charging Curve Explained 79kW at High State of Charge07:32 Tarcutta 350kW Ultra Rapid Charger Real-World Speed vs Marketing Claims09:17 100% Charging, Cell Balancing & Why EV Charging Slows at 99%10:53 EV Fast Charging Costs $62 to Travel 386km Sydney to Tarcutta12:39 EV Infrastructure Reliability vs Battery Physics Limits14:09 Should You Charge to 80% or 100%? Optimising Long Distance EV Road Trips
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