We drove Melbourne to Canberra in an EV to see if it could handle an Aussie road trip
Are EVs road-trip ready? We put the Kia EV5 to the testWorried about running out of battery on a cross-country road trip? Does range anxiety or limited charging infrastructure stop you from making the switch to an electric vehicle? This video might just ease your fears.
For many Australians, one of the biggest barriers to adopting EVs is the concern about running out of charge during long journeys. Questions around driving range, the availability of chargers, and potential delays often leave would-be buyers hesitant. But are these concerns justified?
To find out, we took the Kia EV5 Earth Long Range AWD on a real-world road trip from Melbourne to Canberra. With a claimed range of 550km in mixed driving conditions, it’s an EV designed to go the distance. But could it tackle the Hume Highway without breaking a sweat—or leaving us stranded?
From the city streets to the open road, we pushed the EV5 to its limits to see how it handles Australia's long-haul travel demands. Can an EV keep pace with the needs of road trippers? Join us as we put range anxiety to rest—or not. Watch the full video to find out if electric vehicles are ready for your next adventure.
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