Making EV charging part of the adventure
A new interactive map is aiming to change how electric vehicle drivers experience road trips across New South Wales, turning charging stops into an opportunity to explore locally with ease and confidence.
The NSW government-backed EVenturemap brings charging locations and nearby attractions and amenities together in one place, helping EV drivers find local loos, activities, and places to eat or shop while their vehicle charges.
How EVenturemap works on the road
At its core, EVenturemap is straightforward. Enter your next stop here and local features will surface nearby charging stations across NSW, along with a curated list of things to see and do within walking distance.
Or, at many locations you can also scan a QR code to open a local guide tailored to that spot. Think cafés, parks, shops, events and practical stops like public amenities, all mapped out for the time it takes to recharge.
Where tools like A Better Routeplanner help map out where to stop along the way, and PlugShare focuses on charger status and real-world user reviews, EVenturemap shifts the lens slightly. It steps in once you’ve arrived, making it easy to find nearby amenities, activities, and places around your chosen charger.
The result is a subtle shift in the EV charging mindset: instead of waiting for your EV to charge, you’re making the most of your time on the journey.
A natural fit for NSW road trips
For NRMA members planning a getaway, the platform slots neatly into existing trip planning habits.
You might already be using the My NRMA Trip Planner to map out distances and stops. Layering in EVenturemap adds another dimension, highlighting places that are worth stepping out of the car for.
It also complements finding places to stay. Resources like EVenturemap pair well with EV charging at NRMA Parks and Resorts, helping drivers understand not just where to charge, but how to build a trip around it.
More than just a charging map
While there are already apps that show charger locations, EVenturemap is trying to do something slightly different.
By combining infrastructure with tourism data, it nudges drivers to explore places they might otherwise pass through. A quick top-up could become a walk through a local park, a bakery stop, or a detour to a nearby lookout.
That’s where the broader value sits, particularly for regional towns looking to capture passing traffic and turn it into meaningful visitation.
The platform already includes more than 2,000 charging points across NSW, with data drawn from government and tourism sources and updated regularly.
Planning your next EV journey
For drivers, the appeal is simple. Whether you’re heading up the coast, inland to wine regions, or out to country towns, tools like this make it easier to treat the journey as part of the destination.
Explore and plan your EV journey at EVenturemap and see what’s waiting at your next charging stop.
