BMW iX3 Road Trip Melbourne to Sydney : 950km Range & Charger Test (Albury & Sutton Forest)

Taking on the Hume Highway in an EV! In this video, we put my new BMW iX3 50 to the ultimate real-world long-distance test: driving 950 km (590+ miles) from Melbourne to Sydney in a single Friday run. We tackle real-world highway speeds, assess efficiency, and test out public high-speed charging infrastructure along Australia's busiest transit corridor—including stops at the Tesla Supercharger in Albury (open to non-Tesla EVs) and the Evie Supercharger at Sutton Forest. How does the new iX3 hold up over 10+ hours on the open road? How reliable and fast were the charging stops on a busy Friday? Here is the full breakdown of energy consumption, charging curves, route planning, and driving comfort. Stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon, where we turn right around and do the Sydney to Melbourne return leg the very next morning! Vehicle Details & Specs: Model: 2026 BMW iX3 50 xDrive Total Distance: ~950 km (Melbourne to Sydney via the Hume Fwy / M31) Charging Networks Tested: Tesla Supercharger (Albury), Evie Networks (Sutton Forest) Join the Discussion: Have you road-tripped the Hume Highway in an EV? How has your experience been with open Superchargers and regional fast-charging reliability? Drop your thoughts, tips, or questions below! If you enjoyed the video, please give it a Like and Subscribe to catch Part 2 (Sydney back to Melbourne)! Key Video Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Trip Overview 01:51 – Pre-trip checklist : Tyre pressure and wiperblades 04:58 – Melbourne Departure & Starting State of Charge (SoC) 10:21 – EV efficiency and range 19:26 – Crossing into NSW & Mid-Trip Range Analysis 19:57 – Stop 1: Charging at Tesla Supercharger Albury (Speeds & Reliability) 30:49 – Stop 2: Evie Ultra-Fast Charging at Sutton Forest 35:17 – Final Leg into Sydney: Traffic & Arriving SoC 38:10 – Conclusion #BMW #BMWiX3 #EVRoadTrip #RoadTrip #MelbourneToSydney #ElectricVehicle #TeslaSupercharger #EvieNetworks #EVRangeTest #EVCharging

Added 18 Oct 2026