EV Discussions Podcast — S2Ep29 — Syd to Mel EV Road Trip – Costs, 831km Stats & BP Pulse Test

YouTube video related news: https://youtu.be/ZlzCmMNttnYYouTube video podcast: https://youtu.be/AqnhOO04C7wThis episode focuses on our final charging stop at BP Pulse Glenrowan South and the complete trip statistics — including charging speeds, total costs, energy consumption, and time added for charging.We previously charged at the massive Tesla Supercharger site in Goulburn (300kW) and the 350kW EVIE charger at Ampol. In this episode, we test the 150kW BP Pulse charger before completing the final leg into Melbourne Showgrounds for the EV event.⚡ Charging Highlights:🔹BP Pulse 150kW charger (real-world ~120kW peak)🔹75c per kWh charging cost🔹41.7kWh added in 37 minutes🔹Final top-up to 100% before Melbourne📊 Full Trip Statistics (Sydney → Melbourne):🔹Total Distance: 831.6km🔹Total Energy Added: 120kWh🔹Average Charging Cost: 78c per kWh🔹Total Charging Time: 1h 52m🔹Total Charging Cost: $117.64🔹Consumption: 20.05kWh/100km🔹Highway speeds: 110km/h🔹Ambient temperature: 33°CWe also compare this trip to our previous Sydney to Phillip Island EV road trip, where slower chargers resulted in significantly lower overall costs — proving that charging strategy matters just as much as vehicle efficiency.If you’re considering long-distance EV travel in Australia, especially between Sydney and Melbourne, this detailed breakdown will help you understand real-world charging speeds, network pricing differences, and how highway driving impacts consumption in the BYD Seal.This episode from, The Electro Revolution, documents a 831-kilometre road trip from Sydney to Melbourne in a BYD Seal Premium, performed by our reviewer Michael. The content focuses on the practicalities of long-distance electric vehicle travel, specifically detailing the performance of various charging networks such as Tesla, BP Pulse, and Evie. Michael provides a comprehensive breakdown of total costs, charging speeds, and energy consumption, noting that his trip cost approximately $117.64 over nearly two hours of plug-in time. He also compares these results to a previous journey, concluding that while ultra-fast chargers offer convenience, they significantly increase the overall expense compared to slower alternatives. The narrative concludes with a preview of his return journey, highlighting the diverse state of Australian EV infrastructure.Chapters:00:00 Electro Revolution EV Podcast Intro00:32 Sydney To Melbourne EV Road Trip Hume Highway Test01:38 Glenrowan South BP Pulse 150kW Charging In 33°C Heat03:29 BYD Seal Screen Dimming Issue Under Australian Sun04:43 Highway Speed Aerodynamics 110kmh Energy Impact05:36 EV Charging Costs Breakdown Tesla Ampol BP Pulse06:27 Tesla Supercharger Goulburn Non Member Pricing Explained08:20 Real World EV Efficiency 20kWh Per 100km Analysis10:04 Total Trip Cost $117 Sydney To Melbourne In A 2024 BYD Seal Premium12:54 Fast Vs Slow Charging Two Tier EV Travel Future