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2025 Melbourne International EV AutoShow: event details, tickets & getting there
Here’s your guide to the 2025 Melbourne International EV AutoShow that runs from June 27-29, showcasing new electric cars, SUVs and utes, home charging solutions and more.
The Melbourne International EV AutoShow returns for 2025, tapping into growing interest in battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with a showcase of new and established car brands and their latest models, and information on buying and owning an EV.
There’s the chance to take an EV for a test drive, and to join live stage sessions with guest speakers and panel discussions on the current market and future trends.
RACV Members can access an exclusive two-for-one discount entry ticket, available across the event for tickets purchased online.
Here’s a guide to the show, which is billed as Australia’s largest consumer EV event. It should appeal to anyone curious about buying an electric car – and those who have already made the switch. You can search and compare the latest electric cars and plug-in hybrids here prior to the show.
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2025 Melbourne International EV AutoShow
- When and where is the Melbourne EV AutoShow?
- Which electric cars and hybrids will be on display?
- Can I test drive EVs at the Melbourne EV AutoShow?
- What will presenters cover at the Melbourne EV show?
- How much are tickets to the Melbourne EV AutoShow?
- How do I get to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre?
When and where is the Melbourne EV AutoShow?
The 2025 Melbourne International EV AutoShow will be held from June 27 to 29 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf. Opening times are:
- Friday, June 27: 9am-5pm.
- Saturday, June 28: 9am-5pm.
- Sunday, June 29: 9am-5pm.
Which electric cars and hybrids will be on display?
Event organiser Future Drive says more than 100 EVs will be on display at the show, covering a wide range of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles across all budgets.
These range from affordable EVs from popular mainstream brands to exotic sports cars and super-luxury cars from Ferrari, Lotus and Rolls-Royce. The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pick-up truck, which is available through independent importer AUSEV, will also be at the show.
Among the EV brands and models confirmed for the 2025 Melbourne International EV AutoShow are:
- Kia EV3, EV5, EV6, EV9
- BYD Shark 6, Dolphin, Seal, Sealion 7, Atto 3
- Tesla Model Y, Model 3
- Volkswagen ID.4, ID.5, ID.Buzz
- Mazda CX-60, CX-90
- MG3, MG4, MG ZS
- Leapmotor C10
- Polestar 4, Polestar 3, Polestar 2
- Xpeng G6, G9, X9, P7 Plus
- Smart #1, Smart #3
- Audi Q4 e-tron, Q6 e-tron
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 63 S E Performance, G 580
- Volvo EX90, EX30
- Volkswagen ID.4, ID.5 GTX
- Zeekr X, 009, 001 FR
- Farizon SV Van, H9E
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Ferrari SF90, 296 GTB
- Lotus Emeya
- Rolls-Royce Spectre
Can I test drive EVs at the Melbourne EV AutoShow?
Test drives of select cars will be available at the 2025 Melbourne International EV AutoShow, offering showgoers the chance to navigate a specially designed course that runs from the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre around the Docklands area.
Registration will take place at the Test Drive Kiosk at the show. You will need to fill out a registration form – which can be completed online to save time on the day – and sign a waiver acknowledging the risks and responsibilities associated with the test drive. All participants must also hold a full current driver’s licence.
More: What it’s like to drive an electric car for the first time
What will presenters cover at the Melbourne EV show?
The live stage at the 2025 Melbourne International EV AutoShow runs on all three days, hosting a mix of keynote speakers and panel discussions with industry experts. Topics include:
- Demystifying potential tax savings for employees with EVs.
- Everything you need to know before buying your first electric car.
- EV charging: Costs, convenience and the petrol comparison.
- Charging infrastructure and fire safety.
- How Vehicle to Grid (V2G) will trigger an Aussie EV explosion.
- The bold new world of electric vehicles.
- Should we stand up for EV charging in apartment buildings?
- Why EVs are here to stay in Australia.
- EV myth busting: Separating fact from fiction.
- Should you buy a hybrid before going fully electric?
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How much are tickets to the Melbourne EV AutoShow?
Tickets to the 2025 Melbourne International EV AutoShow can be purchased prior to the event via Ticketmaster or from the Ticket Kiosk at the event.
The exclusive two-for-one ticket offer for RACV Members is only available for tickets purchased online. The cost is $35 for two tickets, plus the Ticketmaster handling fee.
General admission tickets cost $40 for adults and $35 for government-issued concession card holders. RACV Members who have not purchased their tickets online can receive a $5 discount from the full general admission price when buying tickets at the event, reducing the cost to $35. There are no handling fees charged at the door.
Children aged under 15 years receive free entry to the show, with no ticket required.
How do I get to the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre?
If you’re driving to the 2025 Melbourne International EV AutoShow, there are five car parks available near the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC):
- Melbourne Exhibition Centre Parking: undercover parks accessed off Normanby Road (note: height restriction 2.2m).
- South Wharf Parking: open-air parks accessed off Normanby Road.
- Freeway Parking: partially covered parks located at Munro Street under the Westgate Bridge.
- Montague Street Parking: open-air parks accessed via Munro Street followed by Montague Street.
- Siddeley Street Parking: undercover parks located just across the river (note: height restriction 1.9m).
If you’re catching public transport, tram routes 96 and 109 take you to the Clarendon Street entrance (Stop 124A Casino/MCEC). Tram routes 48 and 70 take you to Flinders Street (Stop D5), where you can walk up Clarendon Street to the MCEC. The closest train station is Southern Cross; outside the station, you can catch the 96 or 109 tram.
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, available car parks and more.
