Cost to drive Adelaide to Melbourne

Petrol, diesel, hybrid, PHEV, and electric vehicle costs for this 727 km trip — using current Australian fuel prices.

Distance

727 km

Drive time

7 hr 30 min

States

SA → VIC

Adelaide → Melbourne

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Work Utes & Large 4x4s

Ford

Ranger Bi-Turbo

Diesel ICE

6.6

L/100km

727 km trip

$139

48.2 L used

~$379/yr service

Tow: 3,500 kg

Toyota

HiLux SR5 (V-Active)

Mild Hybrid Diesel

6.7

L/100km

727 km trip

$142

49.0 L used

~$520/yr service

Tow: 3,500 kg

Ford

Ranger PHEV

PHEV

2.7

L/100km

EV up to 27 km

727 km trip

$42

17.0 L used

~$420/yr service

Tow: 3,500 kg

BYD

Shark 6

PHEV

2.0

L/100km

EV up to 48 km

727 km trip

$32

12.2 L used

~$350/yr service

Tow: 2,500 kg

Toyota

LandCruiser 300

Diesel V6

8.0

L/100km

727 km trip

$168

58.2 L used

~$750/yr service

Tow: 3,500 kg

Family SUVs

Toyota

RAV4 Hybrid

Full Hybrid

5.7

L/100km

727 km trip

$98

41.2 L used

~$270/yr service

Tow: 1,500 kg

Tesla

Model Y RWD

16.0

kWh/100km

727 km trip

$35

116.2 kWh used

Tow: 1,600 kg

No fixed service schedule

Mitsubishi

Outlander PHEV

PHEV

1.2

L/100km

EV up to 52 km

727 km trip

$21

7.3 L used

~$450/yr service

Tow: 1,600 kg

Mazda

CX-5 (G25)

Petrol ICE

6.3

L/100km

727 km trip

$110

46.1 L used

~$340/yr service

Tow: 1,800 kg

Kia

EV9 Air

22.4

kWh/100km

727 km trip

$49

163.0 kWh used

~$280/yr service

Tow: 2,500 kg

Small Cars & City Hatches

Toyota

Corolla Hybrid

Full Hybrid

4.6

L/100km

727 km trip

$80

33.5 L used

~$245/yr service

Tow: 450 kg

MG4 64kWh

17.5

kWh/100km

727 km trip

$38

127.1 kWh used

~$165/yr service

Tow: 500 kg

BYD

Dolphin Essential

14.5

kWh/100km

727 km trip

$32

105.3 kWh used

~$185/yr service

Hyundai

i30 Hatch

Petrol ICE

6.2

L/100km

727 km trip

$107

44.8 L used

~$320/yr service

Tow: 1,300 kg

Toyota

Yaris Hybrid

Full Hybrid

3.9

L/100km

727 km trip

$68

28.3 L used

~$245/yr service

Costs calculated using highway driving estimates and current Australian average fuel prices (unleaded 239c/L, diesel 289c/L, electricity $0.30/kWh). Actual costs will vary.

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Disclaimer: Figures are indicative only. Real-world results vary with load, driving behaviour, climate, and tyre pressure. Always verify current fuel prices at the bowser.