TAS · Return trip
Hobart ⇄ Launceston
The Midland Highway linking Hobart and Launceston is one of the easiest EV drives in the country. At roughly 200 km each way, many EVs can complete the trip without charging, while historic Georgian towns along the way make good places to pause and top up.
Highway
A1 Midland Highway
Distance (one way)
200 km
Drive time
≈ 2.5 hours
Fast chargers
15+
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Hobart to Launceston · A1 Midland Highway
Route
Hobart to Launceston
- Highway
- A1 Midland Highway
- Distance
- 201 km
- Drive time
- 2 hr 37 min
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Major charging stops
Key towns with DC fast charging along the route. Check live availability in Plugroo before each leg.
Oatlands
Historic sandstone town, midway charging
Ross
Georgian village with a scenic charging break
Campbell Town
Convenient stop between the two cities
Along the way
- The convict-era village of Ross and its 1836 bridge
- Oatlands’ Georgian streetscape and Callington Mill
- Easy detours to the Tasmanian midlands and wineries
Charging tips
- Many EVs can do Hobart to Launceston one way without charging — a single top-up covers the return.
- Charge overnight at your accommodation where possible; Tasmania’s public network is smaller than the mainland’s.
- Cooler Tasmanian weather can reduce range, so keep a modest buffer in winter.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to charge between Hobart and Launceston?
- Usually not. At around 200 km each way, most modern EVs can drive one direction on a single charge. Charging overnight at each end covers the full return trip.
- Where can I charge along the Midland Highway?
- Charging is available in the historic midland towns such as Oatlands, Ross and Campbell Town, which also make pleasant places to stop and explore.