Electric (EV) car rental in Melbourne
Compare electric car hire in Melbourne: quiet and cheap to run. Pick up at Melbourne Airport, in the city centre or at a suburban depot, and see the total price before you book.
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Electric (EV) rental in Melbourne at a glance
Electric cars are quiet, quick and cheap to run, and fast chargers are now common in and around the main cities.
In Melbourne you can charge at your hotel, in public car parks or at fast chargers on the main routes out of town.
Check Electric (EV) prices Electric (EV) rental in Australia
- Typical models
- Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, BYD Atto 3 or similar
- Seats
- 5
- Luggage
- 2–3 suitcases
- From
- A$85 per day (indicative)
- Pick-up points in Melbourne
- 62 locations
- Best for
- Low running costs in town
Typical Electric (EV) cars in Melbourne
Indicative specs and daily from-prices. You book a car class, so a similar model may be supplied.
Tesla Model 3
5 seats · 2 bags + front boot
From A$95/day
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Polestar 2
5 seats · 2 bags
From A$99/day
BYD Atto 3
5 seats · 2 bags
From A$85/day
Tesla Model Y
5 seats · 3 bags + front boot
From A$105/day
Is an EV right for Melbourne?
What the car is good at, and what to check for driving in and around Melbourne.
An EV suits you if
- Most of your driving is in or near the city
- You can charge where you stay
- You want low running costs
Check before you book
- The charge level required at return and any fees
- Charging cards or apps the supplier provides
- Range on long regional drives
Driving in Melbourne
CityLink and EastLink are fully electronic toll roads. Your supplier passes on the tolls, often with an admin fee.
In the CBD some right turns are made from the left lane (hook turns), and you must give way to trams.
The Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island are popular drives.
Where to pick up an EV in Melbourne
Availability of each car type depends on the depot and your dates.
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Terminal desks and shuttle depots
Airport guideMelbourne city guide
CBD and suburban pick-up, tolls and parking
City guideMelbourne City Centre
City or town centre
View locationAlbert Park, Melbourne
Suburban depot
View locationAlbion, Melbourne
Suburban depot
View locationArdeer, Melbourne
Suburban depot
View locationBayswater North, Melbourne
Suburban depot
View locationBayswater, Melbourne
Suburban depot
View locationRental companies in Melbourne
Open a company to see its Melbourne pick-up points, conditions and deals.
Alamo9.4/10 · Excellent
Simba Car Hire9.4/10 · Excellent
Green Motion9.4/10 · Excellent
Hertz9.4/10 · Excellent
Avis9.0/10 · Excellent
Budget8.8/10 · Very good
Europcar9.0/10 · Excellent
Thrifty8.6/10 · Very good
Sixt9.2/10 · Excellent
Enterprise9.2/10 · Excellent
Redspot9.2/10 · Excellent
East Coast Car Rentals8.6/10 · Very good
Bargain Car Rentals9.2/10 · ExcellentOther car types in Melbourne
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Electric (EV) rental in Melbourne: questions
Short answers. Details depend on your supplier and booking.
How much does an EV rental cost in Melbourne?
Indicative prices start from about A$85 per day, before extras. The total depends on dates, pick-up point, driver age and the supplier, so run a search to see current prices.
Can I pick up an EV at Melbourne Airport?
Usually yes. Most suppliers at Melbourne Airport offer this class, either at a terminal desk or at a nearby depot with a free shuttle. Your voucher shows which.
Which electric car will I get?
You book a car class, not a model. The Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2 are typical examples, and the supplier may give you a similar car.
Can I return the car in another city?
Often yes as a one-way rental, subject to availability. Any one-way fee is shown in the total before you book.