These are the SEVEN BEST towns in Australia to drive to in a BEV!

Port Stephens

Who said you couldn’t go on a road trip across Australia an electric vehicle? Not us!

To celebrate the launch of Toyota Australia’s first entirely battery electric vehicle (BEV), the bZ4X, Toyota has teamed up with travel expert (and all-round legend) Teigan Nash to select the top 7 towns across Australia to travel to in an EV.

The towns were all selected as part of Toyota’s Power Town award, which champions towns across Australia that provide an unparalleled charging experience for new and existing electric vehicle owners.

Toyota’s Power Town award sets out to redefine the way Aussies envision and embrace electric living while providing confidence and trust when travelling across Australia in a battery-electric vehicle.

See below for the full list.

1) PORT STEPHENS, NSW

A stunning coastal town just north of Newcastle, Port Stephens is renowned for its bucket-list worthy scenery, including its beautiful beaches, unbelievable scenery, and picturesque sand dunes.

2) KATHERINE, NT

Situated along the Katherine River, Katherine is home to iconic and important natural landscapes, hot springs, picnic spots, – the town offers a perfect combination of exploration and relaxation.

3) MORETON BAY, QLD

Described as a “little Maldives in Brisbane”, Moreton Bay is a small paradise on the northeast coast boasting lagoons, nature reserves, delicious seafood (Moreton Bay Bugs, anyone?). For the movie buffs, it’s also the filming location for Scooby Doo: Mystery Island.

4) DAYLESFORD, VIC

Situated in the foothills of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, Daylesford is host to both a quaint township with heritage architecture, hot springs, and fine dining spots, as well as some of Victoria’s most picturesque lakes and botanical gardens.

5) STRAHAN, TAS

Strahan is on the west coast of Tasmania, and offers World Heritage-listed wilderness - including sea, forest, sand dunes, waterfalls - on a former port with a historical town. Standouts include its gorgeous heritage railway.

6) ESPERANCE, WA

Home to some of the whitest beaches and clearest waters you’ll find in Australia, Esperance looks like the postcards tourists send when they visit the country. See kangaroos on the beach, sample contemporary, locally-sourced cuisine on the waterfront, and of course, take a trip out to see the iconic pink lake.

And THE Toyota Power Town, the winning town:

Clare Valley 

CLARE VALLEY, SA

Clare Valley is one of Australia’s oldest winemaking regions but offers so much more. The home of the Australian Riesling is also a gorgeous inland town only 90 minutes’ drive from Adelaide, with stunning natural scenery, heritage cultural buildings and architecture, iconic pop cultural landmarks like the Midnight Oil House, an artisanal hedge maze, and eateries that demonstrate why the region describes itself as a “mecca for foodies”.