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2025 Everything Electric Melbourne show: event details, tickets & getting there
Here’s your guide to Australia’s biggest EV and home energy show, Everything Electric Melbourne 2025, which runs from November 14-16 and gives you the chance to get up close, test drive and learn more about the latest electric cars and electrified homes.
Billed as the world’s biggest home energy and electric vehicle show, Everything Electric is heading to Melbourne on November 14-16, 2025, and will showcase the latest EVs in Australia, provide test drives and answer all your questions on going electric – with cars, bikes, scooters, other forms of mobility and around the home.
Organisers expect to host national and world-first EV launches and will run what’s claimed to be the largest EV test drive program in the Southern Hemisphere with more than 100 vehicles to either drive or ride in. There will also be a test track for e-bikes, e-scooters and other new micro-mobility products, plus widespread static displays, guided EV tours, advice booths and panel discussions with experts from motoring, transport and home energy sectors.
RACV members and readers can access an exclusive 20 per cent discount for entry tickets purchased online using the code RACV at checkout.
“Everything Electric is about giving Australians the chance to see, test and understand the technologies that are reshaping how we live, drive and power our homes,” says Everything Electric global CEO, Dan Caesar.
Here’s your complete guide to Everything Electric Melbourne 2025, helping you prepare for what’s on at the show, the EV brands locked in and other important details such as ticket costs and how to get there.
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In this article
- When and where is Everything Electric Melbourne 2025?
- Which brands and EVs will be at the show?
- Can I test drive EVs at Everything Electric Melbourne?
- Home energy solutions at the show
- What info sessions are on at Everything Electric Melbourne?
- How much do tickets cost?
- How do I get to the Melbourne Showgrounds?
When and where is Everything Electric Melbourne 2025?
Everything Electric Melbourne 2025 will be held from November 14 to 16 at the Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale. Opening times are:
- Friday, November 14: 10am-5pm.
- Saturday, November 15: 10am-5pm.
- Sunday, November 16: 10am-5pm.
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Which brands and EVs will be at the Everything Electric show?
The organisers of Everything Electric Melbourne 2025 have confirmed that more than 20 global vehicle brands will be represented at the show, covering a wide range of EVs and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) that are now available in Australia or which are scheduled to launch soon. These include the following brands:
- Tesla – Tesla Model Y, Model 3
- Geely – Geely EX5, Starray
- Polestar – Polestar 2, 3, 4, 5
- Xpeng – Xpeng G6, G9, X9, P7
- Zeekr – Zeekr X, 009, 7X
- Volkswagen – VW ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz
- Mercedes-Benz – Mercedes EQA, EQB, EQE, EQS, G-Class
- Renault – Renault Megane E-Tech, Kangoo E-Tech
- Smart – Smart #1, #3
- Cadillac – Cadillac Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq
- Lotus – Lotus Eletre
- McLaren – McLaren Artura, Artura Spider
- Farizon – Farizon Supervan, H9E Truck
Classic car conversions will be on dispay and a dedicated commercial vehicle zone will be set up for vans, trucks, buses and agricultural EVs. Also look out for electric boats, motorcycles and a broad range of micro-mobility options – e-bikes, e-scooters, electric skateboards and more.
Can I test drive EVs at Everything Electric Melbourne 2025?
Based at the Melbourne Showgrounds makes the Everything Electric show an ideal venue for test driving new electric cars, and the organisers are describing it as Australia’s largest EV test drive program.
According to the organisers, there will be “thousands” of EV test drives of select cars available each day, but they’ll be on a first-come-first-served basis and will need to be booked directly with the manufacturers at the event. As such, show attendees are urged to book early on the day/s you are attending.
Conditions will apply, such as participants holding a full current driver’s licence (ensure you bring this to the event). Additional checks may be required by the manufacturer, and you may need to sign a waiver acknowledging the risks and responsibilities associated with the test drive. Child booster seats will also not be provided, so drivers are urged to bring their own if they wish to have a child participate in the drive.
To test ride electric motorcycles at the event, participants will need to bring their own safety gear including a helmet (mandatory) and gloves, jacket, boots, etc (recommended). A full current motorcycle licence is also required.
Electric skateboards, scooters and e-bikes will also be available to test ride as part of a Micro-Mobility Test Track Experience at the show.
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Home energy solutions at Everything Electric Melbourne
As well as showcasing EVs, Everything Electric Melbourne 2025 will have a dedicated Home Energy Zone where leading manufacturers, suppliers, installers and industry experts can offer advice on managing energy bills and solutions for the home.
RACV also provides a broad range of services and products to protect, secure and improve your home, including EV home charging, solar energy solutions (panels, batteries, heating and cooling systems and more) and affordable electricity plans through Arcline by RACV.
Special interest rates for electric cars are also available with RACV green car loans.
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What info sessions are on at Everything Electric Melbourne 2025?
There will be more than 25 live sessions scheduled over the three-day Everything Electric Melbourne 2025 event, running across two theatres. These include 20-minute EV ‘live reviews’ held at regular intervals across each day, as well as stage sessions with guest speakers and panel discussions that cover a range of relevant topics – not just in relation to electric cars, but home electrification and broader clean energy issues.
Electric vehicle sessions include:
- First Time EV Buyer? Start Here
- Bidirectional Power: EVs That Give Back
- Next-Gen EVs: What's Coming Down Under?
- EV Charging: The Need-to-Know Basics
- Smarter Charging: Are We Ready?
- No Driveway? No Worries (kerbside EV charging)
- Can EVs Go the Distance? The Aussie Road Trip Edition
- EV & Clean Energy Mythbusting
- Ask the Experts: Solar, Batteries, EV Chargers
- E-Bikes, Scooters & Safety: Micromobility in Motion
Home electrification sessions include:
- Home Electrification 101
- Heat Pumps Demystified
- Renting, Condo or Sharing?! You Can Still Save Energy!
- Battery Boom: Unlocking Home Storage
- Futureproofing Your Home
According to the organisers, the live sessions will not be recorded and distributed during or after the event. The topics covered vary each day, so if you’re interested in a particular session check the timetable on the Everything Electric website to help with planning when to attend.
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How much do tickets cost to Everything Electric Melbourne 2025?
General admission tickets to Everything Electric Melbourne 2025 are now available to purchase for a single day, two days or three days. These can be purchased online via the event’s official website or at the Melbourne Showgrounds on the day, although onsite tickets are said to be “limited”. Note that fees may apply and that cash payments will not be accepted, including at the venue.
RACV members and readers can access an exclusive 20 per cent discount for entry tickets purchased online using the code RACV at checkout. Ticket pricing (before any discount and not including fees) is as follows:
General admission:
- Single day – Friday & Saturday: $40 | Sunday: $20
- Weekend – Saturday & Sunday: $50
- Three-day ticket – $60
Concession card holders:
- Single day – Friday & Saturday: $30 | Sunday: $15
- Weekend – Saturday & Sunday: $40
- Three-day ticket – $50
Concessions are available for Seniors Card and Blue Light card holders and students, all with relevant proof of identity. Entry is free for children aged 15 years or less, as well for carers of disabled visitors. Conditions apply.
How do I get to the Melbourne Showgrounds?
Melbourne Showgrounds is located on Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, about 7km from Melbourne’s CBD and as little as 15 minutes by car from Melbourne Airport, depending on the traffic. Here are the main ways to get there:
By Car
- Melbourne Showgrounds is easily found using Google Maps or your in-car satellite navigation (VIC 3032).
- Onsite parking is available for $25 per vehicle. Enter via Gate 7 on Leonard Crescent.
- Note that EV charging may not be available at the Showgrounds. You can download the RACV App to help you find your nearest public EV charging points.
By Train
- Trains will be running directly to Melbourne Showgrounds station for this event. Check the Melbourne Showgrounds website for further details.
By Bus
- Two bus routes can get you to Melbourne Showgrounds. Bus No. 472 (Williamstown to Moonee Ponds) stops along Langs Road and Epsom Road. Bus No. 404 (Footscray to Moonee Ponds) stops on the corner of Epsom and Ascot Vale Roads.
By Tram
- Tram No. 57 (Elizabeth Street City, to West Maribyrnong) stops at Showgrounds Village Shopping Centre (stop 32) on Epsom Road, a short walk of about three minutes from Gate 1 of Melbourne Showgrounds.
Whichever way you plan to travel, the free journey planner app Arevo can help get you there on time, with live public transport information, bike routes, and more.
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